If history is any indication, Samsung’s next foldable phone could arrive next month. The smartphone giant is holding its next Unpacked event in late July, leading to speculation that a new Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip could be in store.
Rumors indicate Samsung’s next foldable, expected to be called the Galaxy Z Fold 5, will be a minor update to the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Among the biggest changes is expected to be a redesigned hinge that should reduce the device’s thickness. But, of course, we won’t know for certain until Samsung makes an announcement.
Still, the rumors pointing to routine changes like a thinner build suggest Samsung is still fine-tuning the Galaxy Z Fold’s design. Each year, Samsung has implemented modest but useful changes to the Z Fold’s physique that make it more palatable. With the Galaxy Z Fold 4, for example, Samsung increased the cover display’s width, a small change that makes it feel a bit more like a regular phone when closed. But the Z Fold 4 is still notably girthy when folded compared to a standard phone, showing there’s still work to be done.
Samsung will also have more competition this year now that Google has introduced its first foldable phone, the Pixel Fold.
Here’s what we know about the Galaxy Z Fold 5 so far based on rumors and historical Samsung product launches.
