Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 could finally get a much bigger cover screen

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A front display size increase could be the Galaxy Z Flip's most notable upgrade

Unofficial render of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
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The outer display on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 could be getting a much-needed size increase to 3.4 inches, says leaker Ross Young.

As well as the display area boost, Young claims that panel shipments for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will begin in May. Meanwhile, production of the phone will supposedly commence a month later in June.

Young had initially said the display would be an even larger 3.8 inches, but he revised this after fellow leaker Ice Universe questioned it. It now seems that the 3.8-inch figure was accurate for part of the display assembly, but it isn't the size of the usable screen. Either way, this would be a considerable increase over the 1.9-inch cover display on the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and previous models. 

No other big upgrades?

Based on the existing crop of Galaxy Z Flip 5 rumors, the new cover screen could be the foldable's most noticeable upgrade. Apparently, its cameras likely won't change in terms of megapixels, but could still see their sensors updated for enhanced photography. It could also be using the same Samsung-exclusive chipset as the Galaxy S23 series, although fortunately for Z Flip fans, Samsung appears to have increased the available performance for the Z Flip 5.

Samsung's established a pattern of launching new foldables in August each year, so that's when we should see the Galaxy Z Flip 5, as well as the larger Galaxy Z Fold 5, make their first official appearances. If that's too long a wait for you, then you can take a look at our current best foldable phones picks to help you make the right purchase today.

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Richard is based in London, covering news, reviews and how-tos for phones, tablets, gaming, and whatever else people need advice on. Following on from his MA in Magazine Journalism at the University of Sheffield, he's also written for WIRED U.K., The Register and Creative Bloq. When not at work, he's likely thinking about how to brew the perfect cup of specialty coffee.