Fresh off the release of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, the tech giant is already teasing exciting upgrades that could feature in next year’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. One notable improvement being pursued by Samsung is dust proofing for its foldable devices, a challenging task due to the intricacies of their moving parts.
Samsung’s head of mobile, TM Roh, acknowledged consumer demand for dust proofing and assured that the company is actively working on achieving this feature. However, given the complexities of foldable devices, implementing effective dust resistance has posed a significant challenge.
While the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 boast an IPX8 rating, providing water resistance, they lack dust resistance. This leaves the 2023 foldables susceptible to dust particles, which can potentially affect device performance.
Samsung aims to address this limitation and has been exploring various solutions to ensure dust resistance in future models. Although dust resistance wasn’t confirmed for the 2024 lineup, Samsung’s engineers are striving to overcome the obstacles to make this enhancement a reality in upcoming iterations.
Apart from dust proofing, the tech community anticipates other improvements in the pipeline. Reports suggest that a new and improved cover screen is among the upgrades to expect. Additionally, rumors hint at a potential “major form factor change” in the Galaxy Z Fold 6, although specifics on this change remain undisclosed.
Samsung’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of foldable technology highlights its dedication to providing innovative and user-friendly devices to customers. While we await further details on the next generation of Galaxy Z foldables, early reviews of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 have been positive, signaling a promising future for Samsung’s foldable lineup.
