One of the most common complaints about modern smartphones is the lack of a removable battery. However, Samsung may be changing this with their upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 devices. In recent years, Samsung has made it easier for users to replace the battery in their Galaxy devices. Now, it seems that they are taking it a step further with their foldable phones.

Benefits of removable batteries

Removable batteries have several benefits. First and foremost, they give users more control over their devices. If a phone’s battery is removable, it can be easily replaced if it starts to wear out or gets damaged. This means that users can keep their phones for longer without having to buy new ones. Additionally, removable batteries can be swapped out for bigger or higher-capacity batteries, which can extend the phone’s battery life and reduce the need for frequent charging.

Samsung’s battery replacement efforts

With their latest Galaxy models, Samsung has been making battery replacement easier. The Galaxy S23 already made it easy with pull tabs that make it simple to remove the battery. Now, it seems that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 are following suit. Both devices are rumored to have battery packs with pull tabs that make it easy to replace them. Additionally, documentation from the South Korean regulatory agency Safety Korea includes photos of the battery packs that show their sizes.

Potential battery capacities

It is not yet known what capacities the battery packs for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 will have. However, the secondary battery in the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is rumored to have a slightly smaller capacity than its predecessor. Samsung may be hoping that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset will increase battery life in both devices.

Final thoughts

While we can’t be certain of anything until the devices are officially released, Samsung’s efforts to make battery replacement easier are certainly a step in the right direction. As phones become more expensive and more difficult to repair, it’s important for manufacturers to consider ways to make them more user-friendly. Removable batteries are just one way to do this, and we hope to see more manufacturers follow Samsung’s lead in the future.