Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 to offer easier battery replacements: Report

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 are expected to go official in August at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event. Ahead of the official debut, a new report regarding these Samsung flagship foldable smartphones suggests their battery specs. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 battery reportedly appeared on the South Korean certification body Safety Korea suggesting their battery model numbers. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is supposed to carry two batteries with model numbers EB-BF731ABY and EB-BF732ABY. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 could also contain two batteries with model numbers EB-BF946ABY and EB-BF947ABY. They are said to come with a tab for easy battery replacement.

According to a report by GalaxyClub (Dutch), the batteries of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 have been certified by the South Korean Safety Certification Authority. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 battery is said to have appeared on the site with model numbers EB-BF946ABY and EB-BF947ABY. The batteries are manufactured by ITM Semiconductor in Vietnam and by Amperex Technology Limited in China. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 batteries are reportedly presented with model numbers EB-BF946ABY and EB-BF947ABY. All four battery units would include a tab to easily remove the battery from the handsets.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5’s EB-BF731ABY battery is said to have a capacity of 971mAh, down from the 1,040mAh rated capacity of last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 4. That means the next-gen Galaxy flip foldable phone will get a smaller battery than its predecessor. However, it can be confirmed after knowing the main battery capacity with model number EB-BF732ABY.

Specifications for Samsung’s 2023 foldable phones have appeared online several times. Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 reportedly come with a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon for Galaxy SoC. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is designed to feature a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 could pack a dual rear camera, including a 12-megapixel main sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter. The Flip phone is also said to offer a bigger cover screen.

Both models are said to come with the same storage options as their predecessors. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 could come in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options, while the Galaxy Z Flip 5 would arrive with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage models. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to come in beige, gray, light green, and light pink color options, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 could launch in beige, black, and light blue tones.

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