In a video it published, Samsung showed the processes of testing the production quality of its new foldable phones Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. In the video, Samsung’s two new foldable phones; It shows how it passed folding, rolling, water resistance, drop, S Pen drawing and steel ball drop tests.
Samsung has used the same hinge for all its previous foldable phones. This year it has switched to a new Flex hinge. The waterdrop design allows the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 to be folded closed without gaps and contributes to making the devices thinner and lighter.
In its official video, Samsung states that French company Bureau Veritas has tested and certified the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 for 200,000 folds at room temperature (25 degrees Celsius).
The company has also subjected its two new foldable phones to rigorous tests designed to determine the reliability of not only the hinge but also the integrity of the foldable displays. He also sprayed and immersed the phones in water to test the IPX8 rating.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 are available for pre-order now and will begin shipping to customers on August 11.