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Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5 screens won't survive as long under certain weather conditions

By Alan Friedman

Published: Jul 31, 2023, 10:27 PM

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Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5 screens won't survive as long under certain weather conditions

According to an infographic released by Samsung, at 77 degrees Fahrenheit, you can expect to get 200,000 folds out of your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. At 140 degrees, which is much warmer than the record-setting summer temperatures many in the U.S. have experienced thus summer, the two foldables can be expected to survive 150,000 folds each.

But the number of folds that the newly unveiled foldables can handle, based on data from Bureau Veritas, drops sharply in the cold weather. At -4 degrees Fahrenheit, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 are rated for only 30,000 folds. Now we don't think you have to worry about the temperature getting to 140 degrees no matter where you live-at least not for this summer! But -4 degrees Fahrenheit is a possibility during the harsh winter months in some regions.

At 30,000 folds, that would work out to a little over 41 folds a day for two years and a little more than 27 folds a day over three years. Of course, unless you live inside a restaurant freezer, it is unlikely that you'll be subjected to this cold a temperature every day for two or three years. The infographic also shows how the new teardrop hinge, excuse me, "Flex Hinge" (as Samsung calls it), creates a gap-free compact design. And it also highlights the new 3.4-inch cover display for the Galaxy Z Flip 5.

Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Galaxy Z Flip 5 right now!

Grab Z Flip 5 and save 29%; get Fold 5 for 24% off

Purchase a Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Flip 5 at the world's largest online retailer, Amazon. The 512GB Z Fold 5 currently sells for $425 off, and the Z Flip 5 with 512GB of storage in Mint is 29% off.

$744 off (24%)

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Galaxy Z Fold 5 (512GB): now up to $559 off with a trade-in

Currently, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is only available with 512GB of storage at Samsung, plus it comes with a Verizon plan (no unlocked models available). You can save up to $559 on the smartphone with eligible trade-ins.

$1361

$1919 ⁹⁹

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Galaxy Z Flip 5: save up to $559 with a trade-in

Trade in your old phone and get up to $549 off on a new Galaxy Z Flip 5. The deal is live at the official store and applies to the clamshell foldable with 256GB of storage.

$440 ⁹⁹

$999 ⁹⁹

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According to the infographic, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 employs UPC Plus (Under Panel Camera) on the internal display. The technology has been improved to allow the front-facing camera to remain "hidden" (although you can still see it) but with more pixels covering the camera, the display looks better.

Both the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5 can be pre-ordered right now with the release date for both foldables set for August 11th.

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.