Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 to adopt a folder-shaped external screen
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- Anonymous
- ucw
- 29 Apr 2023
Daemon Targaryen, 26 Apr 2023I still believe the Razr 5G and even Razr 2019 are the best... moreNot sure why anyone would want to watch video clips on the small screens, unless they've suffered severe head injuries and do not realise that they are holding the same weight (of a phone) regardless if they are watching the large screen or the small screen.
Probably the same idiots who think that typing a message on an apple iwatch is great when the iwatch has to be connected to an iphone to send a message and do not realise that it's faster (and more accurate and less tiring) to just pick up the phone, unlock it and send the message.
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- Anonymous
- ucw
- 28 Apr 2023
rasialdo, 27 Apr 2023We don't need bigger screen. We need bigger battery. If you have used any of the flip phones you will know that the current flip phones are a joke due to the small screen. Imagine you having to open your phone every 10 seconds because you're having a whatsapp chat with someone and they don't reply immediately. What are you going to do, walk around with your phone opened all the way?
It makes the current phones practically unusable.
Larger battery? I'll gladly trade it for a usable phone. Tsk, all the keyboard warriors who never used flip phones and only complain about specs.
- tekina
- u7Y
- 27 Apr 2023
Droid4ever, 27 Apr 2023Well, the fp reader could be used as a rear mounted one whe... morePeople would keep on fumbling trying to find it
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- Acorns
- 7WK
- 27 Apr 2023
rasialdo, 27 Apr 2023We don't need bigger screen. We need bigger battery. 100% agree👍
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- Acorns
- 7WK
- 27 Apr 2023
How is a small thick phone better than a larger slim one especially when they put in a 3-3,500mah battery? Nobody should need to carry a mobile phone charger around in 2023. Battery capacity and longevity beats any amount of fast charging in my opinion, we shouldn't have battery anxiety in this day and age. And honestly I can't believe fragile folding glass with creases is better than a solid flat screen
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- rasialdo
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- 27 Apr 2023
We don't need bigger screen. We need bigger battery.
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- 39y
- 27 Apr 2023
Nice
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- Droid4ever
- t5{
- 27 Apr 2023
tekina, 27 Apr 2023And how would someone unlock their phone if it was unfolded?Well, the fp reader could be used as a rear mounted one when its unfolded. A rear mounted UD reader as the position would be perfect.
- tekina
- u7Y
- 27 Apr 2023
PowerUP, 26 Apr 2023Or they could put a UD scanner on the cover display because... moreAnd how would someone unlock their phone if it was unfolded?
- Daemon Targaryen
- 4BT
- 27 Apr 2023
The more I look at this Flip 5, the more I don't care for the design at all. Hopefully, it's more a rounded square cover display by Flip 6 or 7. I want it to be more symmetrical and wish Samsung returns to a more rounded sides that their 2021 smartphones had. I still prefer the S21 Ultra the best in terms of design and ergonomics.
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- Anonymous
- xHY
- 27 Apr 2023
It reminds me of the OG Galaxy Fold's inner screen.
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- Anonymous
- 7XR
- 27 Apr 2023
Daemon Targaryen, 26 Apr 2023I still believe the Razr 5G and even Razr 2019 are the best... moreNostalgia is a hell of a drug
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- Anonymous
- PZs
- 27 Apr 2023
samsung must cut any screen, can not let honest 100 percent square screen
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- JLC
- pa7
- 27 Apr 2023
PowerUP, 26 Apr 2023That's great news but I hope they implement the softwa... moreI think, most apps will run out of the box well enough.
I just simulated it on Fold4. I run all important apps as pop-up with a diagonal of 8 CM (3,15 inches): YouTube, WhatsApp, Insta, Teams, Internet, Gallery, and more. All were useable.
The only issue is how Samsung is going to offer a useable keyboard. I was able to simulate it with a transparent pop-up keyboard, not the best choice.
- Daemon Targaryen
- rU$
- 26 Apr 2023
I still believe the Razr 5G and even Razr 2019 are the best-looking foldable clamshells of all-time. They look like RAZRs with the classic chin. They're shaped like a Lamborghini or Ferrari when set on a table.
That folder shape on this Flip 5 looks kinda ugly but whatever. At least the cover display is much bigger. I can imagine that folder shape will annoy people trying to watch videos. My Razr 5G's 2.7" is shaped almost like the 4:3 TVs. Perfect to watch old sitcoms on it.
Currently using my Flip 3 again as my daily driver. For some reason, my recently unlocked Razr 5G from T-Mobile can't work on AT&T's prepaid unlimited plan. It's getting more incompatible due to the different 5G bands these carriers uses and AT&T has a whitelist of phones that will work on their network.
I'm fine with the 1.9" cover display on the Flip 3 because it means it saves a lot of battery life. I would stream Three's Company or I Love Lucy episodes from the Pluto TV app and it won't drain battery very much. Maybe 10% after every 1-hour or more.
I definitely prefer the CoverScreen OS app over SamSprung app because you can swipe up to go back and right to turn the tiny display off. My Razr 5G is now used to play I Love Lucy episodes stored on it and that too last for hours if shown on the cover display and it's not being streamed from Pluto TV.
I think I'm good with my Flip 3 and Razr 5G until they break. I just got out of a T-Mobile account I was forced to be in for 2 years from a trade-in promo for an iPhone 12 mini I only kept for 4 months. With AT&T, it's 3 years. I'm very happy being on a $20 monthly unlimited prepaid plan with AT&T under ACP.
A lot of these new phones are more of the same. I really could care less if the Flip 5 has a bigger cover display because my already paid off $500 Razr 5G provides that for me. I don't want to be stuck paying another 2 to 3 years for another newer Flip when the upgrades are meaningless for my usage.
If I win a lot money from my NBA bets in June, my next purchase is likely a Steam Deck. I'm more focused on gaming handhelds as of late than smartphones.
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- Aayush Patel
- Dk6
- 26 Apr 2023
even if they give squared shaped big screen that’s good enough
- you have to suffer
- PA7
- 26 Apr 2023
UltraHD, 26 Apr 2023It's other way around for me, side ones or back ones w... moreit depends on sensor type or size. whether its ultrasonic and optical.
- you have to suffer
- wrg
- 26 Apr 2023
Anonymous, 26 Apr 2023this looks really quite fake. here's why I believe tha... moreyou can quite see the flash, its just too blurry to notice.
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- Manooj
- ppp
- 26 Apr 2023
Looks weird but hopefully black tinted glass would not reveal this weird shape
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- Anonymous
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- 26 Apr 2023
UltraHD, 26 Apr 2023It's other way around for me, side ones or back ones w... moreThat is possible
But smartphones are nowdays more about the masses, companies don’t care about people having PWM issues or UD ones.
Oh well