Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 leak points to no upgrade for its main camera
Same as before?
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As the months pass by we’re getting closer and closer to the launch of theSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5– but according to one well-placed leaker, the primary camera on the foldable isn’t going to be any different to what we have on the current model.
This comes fromIce Universe, a source usually spot on in terms of mobile predictions. According to the tipster, it is “impossible to use HP2” in the Galaxy Z Fold 5, so this particular spec isn’t going to be upgraded this year.
That “HP2” is referring toSamsung’s 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor, which it has been able to cram into theSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. What we don’t know is why it’s “impossible” on the Z Fold 5 – perhaps physical space restrictions, or some other engineering problem.
Galaxy Z Fold5 will continue to use the same camera module as Fold4. It is impossible to use HP2.March 10, 2023
Cameras by the numbers
This brings us back to the main camera module on theSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: it boasts a triple-lens 50MP+12MP+10MP camera on the ‘back’ (depending on how its folded), a single-lens 4MP camera under the main screen, and a single-lens 10MP camera on the cover display on the ‘front’.
According to this latest leak, those specs won’t change this time around – at least not the main camera module. Previously,we had heardthat Samsung might be upping the primary camera lens to 108MP this time around.
If Samsung sticks to the same schedule as last year, we should see the Galaxy Z Fold 5 make its debut alongside theSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 5sometime in August. Maybe just don’t expect a huge jump forward in terms of internal components.
Analysis: foldable phones are still making compromises
There’s no doubt thatfoldable phoneshave made huge leaps forward in terms of quality and durability in recent years, and Samsung has been at the forefront of that – but this leak shows that the form factor still has its limitations.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 4 couldn’t make theSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultrain terms of its cameras, and it seems that the pattern is going to be repeated again this year. If you want the very best in terms of specs, you need a conventional phone right now.
Based onprevious rumors, it seems the design is going to remain unchanged this time around too. The processor at least should get an upgrade, which will mean software performance that’s a little faster than before.
We were actuallyquite impressedwith the camera setup on the Z Fold 4, so it’s perhaps not a disaster that Samsung is sticking with the same components this time around – especially if it means the price comes in lower than last year.
Dave is a freelance tech journalist who has been writing about gadgets, apps and the web for more than two decades. Based out of Stockport, England, on TechRadar you’ll find him covering news, features and reviews, particularly for phones, tablets and wearables. Working to ensure our breaking news coverage is the best in the business over weekends, David also has bylines at Gizmodo, T3, PopSci and a few other places besides, as well as being many years editing the likes of PC Explorer and The Hardware Handbook.
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