Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 leak just revealed 3 big upgrades (2024)

FAQs

What is the lifespan of the Samsung Z fold? ›

Lasting 200,000 folds in testing means the hinge can withstand 100 folds a day for 5 years. The lifespan has been measured according to Samsung's quality standards.

Samsung rates the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Fold 5 for 200,000 folds, but in this manual test the Flip 5 actually managed to survive twice that, with over 400,000 successful folds before it fully died.

The unveiling marked the first time that the Galaxy Unpacked event was held in the company's home country of South Korea. The phone was released on August 11, 2023.

Black line on fold of screen.

I love being able to switch back and forth between a smaller screen to the big screen. But now twice the fold in the middle has turned to a black line and you can use the big screen. I am sadden by this. For this replacement phone has been less than a year long of having.

Note: The Flex hinge is designed to handle over 200,000 folding and unfolding cycles on average. Therefore, the device should last more than 5 years if opened and closed 100 times a day.

Originally Answered: What caused the Galaxy foldable phones to fail? Due to it's massive price range which makes a normal person hard to afford this phone. It's hinge experience was not so decent as it started to create some hardware and software errors.

The lifetime of smartphones like Samsung and iPhone is much longer than smaller brands. Here is a breakdown of the average mobile life according to the different brands: iPhone – four to eight years. Samsung – three to six years.

Galaxy Z Fold 5 battery life and charging speed

So unsurprisingly, our Galaxy Z Fold 5 review found that the phone can only barely make it through a full day of use and that's if you mostly use the smaller cover display. With more generous usage of the inner display, you may have to top-up the battery in the evening.

Team, this Fold 5 is the real deal! Just received mine yesterday and can confidently say this is the best phone I've ever had. Coming from an S23 Ultra, I can't imagine going back to a regular smartphone again!

The new Zero Gap Flex Hinge has contributed to the device's slimness, reducing it by 2.4mm. When opened, the device lays flat on a surface, and when folded, there is hardly any gap between the two screens. Samsung claims the Fold 5 has been tested to withstand 200,000 folds over 5 years of daily use.

Do foldable phones last long? ›

Generally, well-constructed foldable devices are advertised to sustain at least (but not limited to) approximately 200,000 folds, which corresponds to more than 100 folds per day for five years. However, these numbers are estimates and effects on the device longevity could vary based on everyday usage.

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is shown here, but its successor is on the way. Samsung's next update to its lineup of folding smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, has been rumored to have a boxier design when it launches this summer, with squared edges similar to those of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

With the filed trademarks, it's clear that Samsung has the confidence to plan for the long term. If the company continues the yearly update cycle, the Z Flip 6 and Z Fol 6 should launch in the summer of 2024, with the Flip 7 and Fold 7 twelve months later in 2025.

S Pen types, bundles and pricing

First thing to get out of the way: there's no S Pen in the Galaxy Z Fold 5's box, so you'll have to buy it separately.

Some Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 users are reporting that their phones cannot fully open, and in some cases that their internal screens are breaking – and ironically the issue appears to be caused by a possible flaw with Samsung's unique hinge design intended to protect the hinge mechanism.

Some Galaxy Z Fold 4 users have reported their foldable isn't opening fully, with some even reporting their screens breaking as they try to open them.

Highly Fragile

However, they are more prone to damage in many ways. In particular, the hinges and folding mechanisms are delicate and may get damaged if you drop the phone or mishandle it. Again, the larger screens on these devices are more susceptible to scratches and cracks, which are expensive to repair or replace.

I purchased a z fold 3 and have owned it for 14 months. The fold screen screen suddenly has a black line down the middle and the right half of the screen no longer works. I was told that the fold could handle 100 folds a day for 5 years before failing.