Samsung makes some of the best flip phones in the world, and one of their key selling points is durability. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 have the potential to be the most durable foldable phones of any brand. Believable.
IP68 certification is the most common and most robust level of protection found on devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S23 series and the iPhone 14 family (check out our article on IP Ratings for more information). ).
The landscape looks quite different when it comes to foldable phones, but the added complexity of moving parts and exposed hinges makes such an enhancement seemingly impossible. That’s what we thought until Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 in August 2021.
The company’s last two generations of foldable devices boast IPX8 water resistance. An extraordinary feat, one that no rival foldable manufacturer has yet matched.
Even with this generational lead, it doesn’t look like Samsung is resting on its laurels if new rumors about the Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 are to be believed. The claim that both flip phones’ IP ratings of “X” have been replaced with “6” means that they are certified for protection against not only water, but also dust, dirt and sand.
As suggested by Twitter informant chunvn8888, the Fold 5 not only offers a lighter design than its predecessor, but thanks to the adoption of a new waterdrop hinge, both foldables can fit into the gap. It boasts a fold-free design. Apparently the company also tests certified dust protection.
This makes Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 the world’s first foldable phones with IP68 certification against dust and water intrusion, reinforcing the Korean company’s lead in foldable durability and It further bridges the compromise gap between traditional candy bars. style smartphone.
They’re already number one, so why try harder? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (left) and Z Flip 4 (right) (Image credit: Future/Alex Walker Todd)
Considering we’re enjoying two generations of Z Flip and Z Fold phones, which are IPX8 certified against water ingress, the company’s most notable rivals in the foldable space can match or even beat them. It doesn’t seem like it will take that long. Samsung when it comes to device durability.
Oppo’s latest foldable and first clamshell, the Oppo Find N2 Flip, was incorrectly listed as boasting an IPX4 certification when it first launched internationally. Oppo quickly fixed this detail, but then said, “The Oppo Find N2 Flip has other features that will definitely come to pass. [an] Excellent dustproof and waterproof experience for consumers. In order to prevent dust from entering the main unit, the middle bezel of the hinge and the rotating shaft are carefully integrated to keep the dust gap to 0.18mm or less. This gap is designed as part of the hinge to prevent foreign objects from entering the unit and affecting the internal components of the device. “
So while Samsung remains the only phone maker to produce an IP-certified foldable device at the moment, there are clear signs that competitors are catching up and dust protection needs to be added. increase. more urgent.
