The most notable upgrade to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 over the Z Flip4 is the larger cover display – going from the tiny 1.9″ (512 x 260 px) to 3.4″ (720 x 748 px) will allow Samsung to run apps on the display cover, not just basic widgets.
The company reportedly partnered with Google to include apps like Google Maps. It’s currently unclear how much Maps functionality will be available with the phone closed – it could be the full app (like on the Moto Razr40 Ultra) or it could be a stripped-down version.
Case display size comparison: Galaxy Z Flip4 • Z Flip5
The Maps UI ran into issues on the Razr as it didn’t work around the camera holes. This will also be a problem for the Galaxy Z Flip5 and its folder-shaped display.
However, other Google apps may be accessible from the external display, including Messages and YouTube. Of course, Samsung will bring as many One UI apps as it makes sense to that display.
It probably won’t be as functional as the Galaxy Z Fold5’s cover display, but the new 3.4-inch panel will mean you’ll need to open the phone less often.
For more information about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, check out this post. The official presentation is set for July 26.
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