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Samsung launches gapless Galaxy Z Fold 5 foldable smartphone
Samsung officially launches its first gapless foldable smartphone – the Galaxy Z Fold 5. This device goes official alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 5, which folds flat, leaving no gap in the middle area. There’s a lot to explore, so let’s jump into the details without any further ado.
It folds FLAT!
The new Flex Hinge (waterdrop hinge technology) makes the foldable experience possible while offering an aesthetically balanced and solid design. The device is carefully designed to meet durability expectations. This new integrated hinge module features a dual rail structure, diffusing external impacts.
Brighter display
Samsung’s Z Flip 5 is fueled with 7.6-inch Main Screen that offers provides expansive and uninterrupted viewing. The company has increased the display’s peak brightness by over 30 percent, reaching up to 1750 nits for an optimal viewing experience outdoors even under bright sunlight.
S Pen is more compact
The new slimmer and more compact S Pen Fold Edition makes real-time annotating and ideation easy while being able to fit more comfortably in the pocket. The Slim S Pen Case is nearly the same thickness as a regular case for the Fold and is available in a variety of styles and colors so users can carry their S Pens in style.
The best Snapdragon
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy enhances graphics and uses AI to enable dynamic gaming and multi-game functionality. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 can comfortably handle marathon gaming sessions with its advanced cooling system that dissipates heat more intelligently for less lag.
Re-refined One UI
Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 with the Android 13 operating system. Compared to the One UI 5.1, the brand new One UI 5.1.1 software is well-refined, providing users with enhanced battery life with no lag during multitasking.
Specs
Main Screen
- 7.6-inch QXGA+
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Infinity Flex Display (2176 x 1812, 21.6:18), 374ppi
- 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)
Cover Screen
- 6.2-inch HD+
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
- (2316 x 904, 23.1:9), 402ppi
- 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (48~120Hz)
Dimension & Weight
- Folded 67.1 x 154.9 x 13.4mm
- Unfolded 129.9x 154.9 x 6.1mm
- Weight 253g
Camera
Cover Camera 10MP Selfie Camera
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 85˚
Under Display Camera 4MP Under Display Camera
F1.8, Pixel size: 2.0μm, FOV: 80˚
Triple Rear Camera
- 12MP Ultra Wide Camera
- F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚
- 50MP Wide-angle Camera
- Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚
- 10MP Telephoto Camera
- PDAF, F2.4, OIS, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 36˚, 3X optical zoom, 30X Space Zoom with AI Super Resolution technology
Processor
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Memory
- 12GB Memory with 1TB internal storage
- 12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage
- 12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage
Battery
- 4,400mAh (typical) dual battery
Charging
- Wired Charging: Up to 50% charge in around 30 mins with 25W Adapter and 3A USB-C cable
- Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
- Wireless PowerShare
Water Resistance IPX8
Operating System
- Android 13-based One UI 5.1.1
Network & Connectivity
- 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.3
Sensors
- Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor
Security
- Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault
SIM Card
- Up to two Nano SIM and one eSIM
Colors
- Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream
- [Samsung.com Exclusive] Gray, Blue
Samsung’s latest foldable phones come with Google Messages by default. The company has now revealed the reason behind this move on Galaxy devices. Samsung says Google Messages replaced Messages to foster RCS adoption.
According to AndroidAuthority, a source explained Samsung’s decision to switch to Google Messages as the default messaging app. The recently released Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 come with Google Messages with RCS enabled by default.
Looks like promoting Google Messages on Galaxy devices will boost RCS adoption. Samsung Messages isn’t already installed on newer phones. However, one’s stopping you from getting it on your Galaxy from the Galaxy Store.
While many apps support the RCS feature, Google Messages offer the best user experience. Making it a default messaging app is an effort to boost the adoption of RCS tech. Apple is also preparing to bring RCS chat functionality to iMessage for iPhones.
What Samsung source said:
- Even if messaging apps follow the RCS standard, the availability may be limited depending on which app the other party uses. That’s why we decided to make Google Messages the common messaging platform, allowing Galaxy users to communicate more freely. This also enables a messaging app to respond to changes of the RCS standard more quickly and efficiently.
Previously, Samsung devices launched in the US came with two messaging apps. This time, the company has removed the Samsung Messages. During the first setup, users are notified that Google Messages is the default messaging application.
Samsung SmartThings gained the international standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. The company has officially announced this major development in its global connected living platform.
SmartThings received ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security management systems. Certification reiterates that the SmartThings Cloud operates per international standards.
To be certified, a company has to meet the standard across a total of 123 detailed items, including policies for information security, access control for information assets, and incident response.
SmartThings receiving the ISO 27001 certification is the result of our sustained focus on the protection of information in a hyper-connected world with exponentially increasing intelligence.
Seungbum Choi, Executive Vice President and Head of Device Platform Center at Samsung Electronics said “this is just another step in our drive to fortify the platform’s security. We will continue to find new ways to ensure that SmartThings’ personalized services are provided even more safely.”
BSI Prez says that they have recognized that the operation capability and security level of Samsung SmartThings is excellent. It will further boost trust in the SmartThings platform and strengthen business competitiveness.
ISO 27001 is the leading global standard for ISMSs and was established by the International Organization for Standardization. It provides companies with guidance to manage the risks to information assets systematically and achieve information protection goals.
Samsung Health app integrated the Dr.diary (Doctor Diary) glycated hemoglobin feature. The blood sugar management platform announced the launch of its glycated hemoglobin estimation functionality on Samsung’s Health application.
According to ETNews, Dr.diary announced the integration of a glycated hemoglobin level feature in Samsung Health. Galaxy users will now be able to check the estimated glycated hemoglobin level provided by Doctor Diary.
To activate the feature, Health app users will have to permit certain conditions of data in the Blood Sugar service. It is worth noting that glycated hemoglobin is a key figure for diabetes diagnosis, which users will find worth using in the Health app.
Established in 2017, Dr.diary is a blood sugar management platform. It analyzes and predicts the changes in glycated hemoglobin using its own algorithm. Earlier this year, the firm secured a patent for “glycated hemoglobin estimation based on blood sugar data table.”
Song Je-yoon, CEO of Doctor Diary, said, “With our predicted glycated hemoglobin level prediction algorithm being installed in Samsung Health, more people will be able to recognize their glycated hemoglobin level and manage their health more efficiently.”
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a standardized numerical value of the percentage of hemoglobin, such as hemoglobin, which has been glycated by glucose. Glycated hemoglobin reflects the average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months.
Samsung Health (with Wear OS Galaxy Watch) users can conveniently check their estimated glycated hemoglobin level within the app and use this information to manage their blood sugar levels through diet and exercise.