Samsung’s upcoming foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, have received 3C certification in China, revealing that they will support 25W fast charging. The devices are expected to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which was confirmed by a recent Geekbench listing. It is also rumored that both phones may come with the Android 13 operating system out of the box.
Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 to Offer Fast Charging
The 3C certification in China confirms that both the Galaxy Z Fold 5 (SM-F9460) and Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F7310) will support 25W fast charging. However, apart from the model numbers and fast-charging support details, no other specifications have been revealed yet.
Galaxy Z Fold 5 Specifications
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is rumored to feature a 7.6-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2K resolution. The outer display of the device is also expected to have a 120Hz refresh rate and measure approximately 6.2 inches. The phone is expected to come with three cameras on the back, including a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10MP telephoto lens. It may also come with a 10MP front camera. The device is expected to come in Beige, Black, and Light Blue colors and may have up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
Galaxy Z Flip 5 Specifications
On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is rumored to come with a 6.7-inch 120Hz foldable AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. The device’s cover display is expected to measure approximately 3.4 inches. It may have two cameras with 12MP sensors each. The device is rumored to come in Beige, Grey, Light Green, and Light Pink colors and may have 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
Expected Launch Date
Samsung is expected to launch both the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 sometime later this year and a recent report suggests that they may be launched in July instead of the usual August or September timeframe.
Implications for the Smartphone Industry
The launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to further cement Samsung’s position as a leader in the foldable phone market. With an increasing demand for innovative form factors, foldable phones have the potential to disrupt the traditional smartphone market. As more companies enter this space, we can expect to see more exciting developments in foldable phone technology.
