Samsung is one of the biggest players in the smartphone market, and the South Korean tech giant has been making waves with its foldable Galaxy Z series. Rumors about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 have been circulating online, and it’s expected to be the lightest and thinnest foldable phone yet.

According to a Korean report published by ETNews, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 may be the lightest foldable smartphone in the Galaxy Z series yet. It’s rumored to weigh only 250 grams, which is 13 grams lighter than its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The new model is also said to be thinner, measuring 13.4mm when folded, compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s 14.2mm thickness.

One of the most exciting features of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is its new “droplet” hinge design. Samsung has reportedly redesigned the hinge with IPX8 construction, which has helped to reduce the device’s thickness. This new hinge design could be one of the key factors contributing to the device’s lightweight form factor.

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 was previously rumored to have a dedicated S Pen slot, but reports suggest that the weight and thickness restrictions prevented the company from incorporating this feature. However, the device is expected to come with a new and improved foldable display that promises to deliver an immersive experience for users.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is expected to be unveiled in the second half of 2023, and it’s likely to come with some exciting upgrades over its predecessor. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 was introduced in August 2022 at the Galaxy Unpacked event and had a starting price of Rs. 1,54,999 for the model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 features a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, and runs Android 12-based OneUI 4.1.1. It also comes with a 4,400mAh dual-cell battery that can charge at 25W.