The latest rumors about the Galaxy Z Fold5 come from reputable leaksters ice universe And it addresses a major addition to the upcoming fold: a reworked hinge mechanism.This is not the first time we have heard of this development. We have seen similar reports from Korean publications. naver news last month.
Samsung Display’s “drop” folding hinge mechanism allows the Fold5’s folding panel to form a drop shape inside the hinge body, preventing creases between the two sides of the panel.
Samsung Display “droplet” falling display hinge patent from 2016
Motorola and Oppo use a similar approach to their foldable devices to hide creases. Ice Universe also shares that the Fold5 is just 13.x mm thick when folded. This is a significant upgrade compared to the Z Fold4’s 15.8mm.
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