March 2, 2023 10:29 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/2/23622438/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-rumor-hinge-durability
Samsungs new foldable hinge might look nicer, but it probably wont have a longer life span
We have good reason to believe that Samsung will put a new kind of hinge in its next flagship foldable, and a South Korean trade publication has just supplied more confirmation. Spotted by 9to5Google, The Elec reports that Samsung has started reliability testing a new water drop-style hinge for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5.
The new hinge design would make the folded phone thinner and help reduce the appearance of a crease with the main screen unfolded. But according to this report, Samsung is testing the hinge to withstand 200,000 folds like the last one, which falls short of longevity claims from recent competitors like the Honor Magic VS and Oppo Find N2 — both rated to 400,000 folds.
The Elec’s report does mention that the hinge...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/2/23622438/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-rumor-hinge-durability
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