Galaxy Z Flip5, Will the External Screen Expand from 1.9 Inches to 4 Inches?

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Possibility of Unpacked Event Being Moved Up

There are claims that the screen of Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Z Flip5, scheduled to be released this summer, could be larger.

On the 9th, according to overseas IT media 'SamMobile' and famous IT tipster (rumor provider) 'Ice Universe', recent photos believed to be of the Flip5 transparent protective case were leaked.

Based on the analysis of these images, the Flip5's cover display is expected to be larger than that of its predecessor, the Flip4. The existing Flip4 cover display size was 1.9 inches, but the Flip5 is expected to expand to 3 to 4 inches.

Expected design of Samsung Electronics' new foldable phone revealed by IT tipster 'Ice Universe'.
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The shape of the display has also been modified. The previous model had a rectangular shape with the width longer than the height, but the newly released product has a slightly longer height, making it closer to a square shape. The increase in cover display size is expected to increase the functions that can be used even when the smartphone is folded.

Considering the size of the camera part of the protective case, it is expected that the lenses will be equipped with a total of two, as in the previous model. A USB-C port is expected to be located in the center.

Meanwhile, the Fold5, another foldable smartphone, is also expected to have improved hinge wrinkles compared to its predecessor.

However, there are concerns about these changes. The increase in display size could increase power consumption. How to solve the problem of increased battery consumption will be crucial. Overseas experts expect Samsung to mitigate this issue by equipping a high-end application processor (AP).

Samsung's flagship product is expected to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 AP, which focuses on increased power efficiency.

There are also forecasts regarding the timing of the new smartphone's 'Unpack' event. Earlier, Samsung recorded an 'earnings shock' in the first quarter due to a large deficit in the memory semiconductor sector. Therefore, a hit product in the second half of the year is urgently needed to overcome the slump.

Google's first foldable phone.
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In addition, competition in the foldable phone market is becoming increasingly fierce. Chinese companies are actively developing technology to catch up with Samsung's technology, and Google is also expected to officially launch its first foldable smartphone, the 'Pixel Fold', next month.

So far, Samsung has held the Unpack event in the second week of August. However, overseas media predict that this year the timing may be slightly advanced to the first week of August or the last week of July.

Regarding this, Samsung stated, "The timing and location of the Unpack event are undecided."

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