Galaxy Z Fold 5 leak unveils colors and specs a month ahead of launch

A new leak of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has surfaced, courtesy of renowned tipster SnoopyTech. He tweeted a cryptic message in binary, and solving that message led to the leaked images and spaces of Samsung’s upcoming flagship foldable smartphone. 

The leak showcased over 30 images of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in three colors: Cream, Phantom Black, and Icy Blue. 

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— SnoopyTech (@_snoopytech_) June 26, 2023

According to the tipster, the Z Fold 5 will only receive minor changes. However, adding the new hinge mechanism-dubbed as “Water Drop”-will make the difference, removing the gap entirely when the phone is folded.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Specs 

Feature	Details
Display	Internal: Unchanged size, variable refresh rate up to 120 Hz<br>External: Unchanged size, variable refresh rate up to 120 Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Camera	The triple camera module on the back: A 50MP (f/1.8) primary shooter, a 12MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera, and a new 12MP (f/2.2) telephoto shooter. A 4MP (f/1.0) under-display inside and a 10MP (f/2.2) selfie camera on the outside.
Battery	4,400 mAh battery
Operating System	Android 13-based One UI 5.1.1 out-of-the-box
Connectivity & Features	USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6E support, dual SIM capabilities for both nanoSIM and eSIM
Storage Variants & RAM Options	Available in two storage variants – 256GB, and512GB- paired with12GB RAM
Price	The leak didn’t reveal the price.

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 will come with the familiar 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a 2176 x 1812 pixel resolution. However, the external display is also the same 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a 2316 x 904 resolution. 

Both displays have a dynamic refresh rate that goes up to 120 Hz. Additionally, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset was already confirmed for the Z Fold 5, and it will be paired with 12GB memory, similar to its predecessor.

There will be two storage variants: 256GB & 512GB. In terms of cameras, there are no big changes, except for a new 12MP (f/2.2) telephoto shooter, which will be accompanied by a 50MP (f/1.8) primary shooter and a 12MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera. 

There will be a 4MP (f/1.0) under-display inside and a 10MP (f/2.2) selfie camera on the outside. The Z Fold 5 will be powered by a 4,400 mAh battery and run Android 13-based One UI 5.1.1 out of the box.

Sadly, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be rated IPX8 for water resistance—no news on the IP58 certification. 

Additional features include an NFC chip, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB-C 3.2 port. The device will also have dual SIM functionality. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 will also be thinner and lighter than its predecessor.

The leak mentions the Z Fold 5 weighs only 253g. In contrast, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 weighed 263g. In terms of dimensions, Z Fold 5 is slightly thinner than its predecessor at 13.4 mm thick and a bit shorter at 154.9 mm in height.

It has the same 67.1 mm width as last year’s. Although the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 remains undisclosed, the leak did reveal the price of the Galaxy Z Flip 5.

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