The foldable smartphone business is expected to reachnew heights in the US this year, with Samsung’sGalaxy Z Fold 5andGalaxy Z Flip 5positioned to slot into the list of thebest phones of 2023when they are revealed in a few months. While rumors and leaks have already given us a good idea of what to expect from the two Samsung foldables, more information continues to arrive. This time it’s about the Galaxy Z Flip 5, with leaker @Tech_Reve claiming that Samsung will leverage an Apple iPhone 14 Pro-style always-on display (AOD) with the clamshell foldable.
Apple’s implementation of AOD with the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models (pictured below) involves a dimly lit lock screen, revealing pretty much all the contents of the screen, including the wallpaper. While@Tech_Revedoesn’t specify which part of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will have the new AOD feature, it could be used on the cover display, which is rumored to be getting asize upgrade. The source has a history of getting things right, as we saw the Galaxy S23’smanufacturer-exclusive colorsleaking well before their release.
The presence of an upgraded AOD tech in the Galaxy Z Flip 5 makes sense when paired with rumors of a larger cover screen. To be clear, last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 already offers AOD. But Samsung could modify the underlying tech to accommodate the larger real estate.
Not much else is revealed about the Z Flip 5’s AOD implementation by the leaker, but past reporting has offered some hints on the direction Samsung is taking with the Galaxy Z Flip 5.An ambitious leakeven suggested the presence of two cover screens for the next-gen clamshell foldable.
We recently learned that Samsung could schedule its Unpacked eventearlier than scheduled, from early August to late July. TheGalaxy Watch 6 seriesshould also accompany the two foldables, which as perrecent reporting, could bring back the beloved rotating bezel. Much like with theGalaxy Watch 4 duo, the rotating bezel will likely be limited to the high-end Galaxy Watch 6 model this year.
