As the months go by, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 debut date draws nearer and nearer. However, one reliable leaker claims that the foldable’s main camera won’t differ from the one on the current model.
This information is provided by Ice Universe(opens in new browser), a reliable source for smartphone forecasts. This specific feature won’t be updated this year because it is “impossible to use HP2” in the Galaxy Z Fold 5, claims the source.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is equipped with a 200MP ISOCELL HP2 camera, which is referred to as “HP2” in this context. We don’t know why it’s “impossible” on the Z Fold 5, but it could be due to room limitations or another technical issue.
Galaxy Z Fold5 will continue to use the same camera module as Fold4. It is impossible to use HP2.
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) March 10, 2023
Cameras by the numbers
This takes us back to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4’s primary camera module, which features a triple-lens 50MP+12MP+10MP camera on the ‘back’ (depending on how it is folded), a single-lens 4MP camera underneath the main screen, and a single-lens 10MP camera on the top display on the ‘front’.
These specifications won’t alter this time, at least not for the primary camera module, according to the most recent leak. Prior to this, rumors suggested that Samsung might increase the main camera sensor to 108MP.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 should premiere together in August if Samsung follows the same release plan as last year. Just perhaps don’t anticipate a significant advancement in interior parts.
Analysis: foldable phones are still making compromises
The quality and longevity of foldable phones have undoubtedly improved significantly in recent years, and Samsung has been at the vanguard of that development. However, this leak demonstrates that the form factor still has some drawbacks.
In terms of photos, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 fell short of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, and it appears that the trend will continue this year. Right now, you require a traditional phone if you want the finest specifications possible.
According to earlier reports, it appears that the style will not alter again this time. Upgrades to the processor at the very least will result in slightly improved program efficiency.
It’s perhaps not a catastrophe that Samsung is using the same components this time around – particularly if it means the price is less than last year. We were actually quite pleased with the camera setup on the Z Fold 4.
