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The testing phase is anticipated to span around a month, after which the South Korean company may embark on producing the requisite hinge components on a larger scale.
The innovative hinge design of the Galaxy Z Fold5 will allow for seamless folding without leaving any gap between the phone's two halves. While the production of the novel hinge will incur higher costs, Samsung is currently confident that the sales volume of the new-generation Galaxy Z will be substantial enough to offset this differential production expense.
According to sources, the adoption of the new hinge design is expected to result in the Galaxy Z Fold5 having a body thickness of just approximately 13-14mm and fewer creases on the display. For comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold4 measures 14.2mm thick at the edges and 15.8mm at the hinge section.
For the imminent testing, Samsung is rumored to subject the Z Fold5 to 200,000 folds, with the hinge meeting the standard not losing more than 15% of its durability compared to the original. The 200,000-fold test is anticipated to take around 5 days, with Samsung potentially conducting multiple tests over the span of a month.
If everything stays the same, the Galaxy Z Fold5 is slated to debut in August or September this year. This foldable phone model might make its appearance alongside the Galaxy Z Flip5. Let's wait and see!
