It was just last week, on July 26, that Samsung unveiled its long-awaited 2023 foldables – the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 – at Samsung Unpacked, and while they're undeniably cutting-edge devices, Samsung Display has just shed a little light on how the durability of their all-important folding displays is affected when under extreme temperatures.
Durability is arguably the biggest concern when opting for a foldable phone over a conventional candy bar handset. The additional complexity of a device that hinges along its center and has to accommodate all the parts that allow modern smartphones to do what they do, while still standing up to the rigors of everyday life, is likely a prominent concern for many users; especially when the average price of foldables remains relatively high, compared to a similar-spec rigid-bodied handset.
