How Durable Is The Samsung Z Fold 5 Hinge? And How Long Will It Last? – SlashGear

Samsung tells SlashGear that the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s hinge can survive 200,000 folding and unfolding cycles. That’s the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 4 — and the Google Pixel Fold – but it’s not a shabby figure. According to Samsung’s estimates, that’s good enough for the phone to last around five years of regular usage. However, the competition has caught up and is, in some cases, doing better.

Take, for example, Motorola. The company claims that its latest foldable phone, the Razr 40 Ultra, can handle 400,000 folding and unfolding cycles. China’s Honor also touts identical hinge endurance figures for the Honor Magic V2 foldable phone, which packs a larger battery than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 while at it, and also happens to be slimmer.

However, that doesn’t mean Samsung’s latest foldable flagship is a laggard. The phone’s frame is made out of what Samsung calls Armor Aluminum, while the rear and front sides are protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Additionally, the inner foldable screen adds a shock dispersion layer for extra mechanical strength. There are other things to like about the phone, which we’ve detailed in our hands-on experience with the foldable. Sound exciting? You can buy the Z Fold 5 from Samsung now starting at $1,799.