There are plenty of reasons we can think of why the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is (by far) the world's top-selling foldable device, but that tiny 1.9-inch Super AMOLED display found on the outside of a bendy 6.7-inch screen with 120Hz refresh rate support... probably doesn't make the cut as one of the handset's 10 key strengths.
Compared to the competition, it's arguably one of the key weaknesses, as Motorola's third-gen reimagined Razr, for instance, rocks a significantly larger and more useful 2.7-inch cover display. Incredibly enough, there appears to be another Razr edition in the pipeline with an even bigger second screen, but hardcore Samsung fans may not have that much to worry about after all.
That's because the number one global smartphone manufacturer (and number one foldable vendor) is unsurprisingly preparing a huge upgrade of its own in that crucial department for the next-gen Galaxy Z Flip 5, expected for quite some time now and depicted today by one of the most reputable sources of Samsung-related information on the interwebs.
That's a lot of (external) screen real estate
Unfortunately, SamMobile is not exactly specialized in producing high-quality renders of unreleased and unannounced devices, so instead of that, what we're looking at today is a barebones Galaxy Z Flip 5 design mockup... that nonetheless does a decent enough job to get its point across.
At the time, the concept renders were deemed "confirmed" and "200000 percent real" by their creators, but that purported leak flew under our radar for one very simple reason: a batch of images produced by the same people just a few days earlier that looked a teensy bit different.
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But now that SamMobile's presumably independent sources have apparently "confirmed" that the newer concept is "pretty spot on", we're officially ready to get excited. No, the Z Flip 5 external screen will reportedly not be split in two separate sections after all, instead getting a decidedly unconventional and undeniably groovy shape and sitting "somewhere between" 3 and 4 inches in size.
It's probably too early to zero in on a number, but prolific Twitter leaker Ice Universe did mention 3.4 inches not that long ago together with a 1:1 aspect ratio that may not prove 100 percent accurate.
Like the Galaxy Z Fold 5, the Z Flip 5 is widely expected to adopt a "water droplet" hinge that should help make the foldable a bit thinner and a lot more elegant when closed, eliminating the still-noticeable gap between the two parts of the Z Flip 4's primary screen.
Said primary screen is also likely to feature smaller bezels, but that doesn't mean Samsung will neglect under-the-hood improvements to focus entirely on further refining an already beautiful design.
Even in the absence of other details, like battery capacity or camera capabilities, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is without a doubt a mighty future contender for the title of best foldable phone in the world. Priced competitively, it will most definitely be the most popular such model the next holiday season.
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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