Last week’s reveal of the Motorola Razr and Razr+ brought an IP52 rating to both devices, meaning they’re just as dust resistant while not packing the same level of protection against water. However, it won’t be an achievement that Samsung gets first. Most modern smartphones manage IP68 dust and water resistance, but Samsung’s foldables are a bit behind that, likely due to the nature of the moving parts. Previous models have used brushes in the hinge to avoid dust from getting inside, which have proved rather effective, but true dust resistance is a tough job, especially given Samsung’s previous designs always having a gap when the phone is folded. That “5” is important because it’s the first time that Samsung’s foldables have been rated for dust resistance – assuming this number is true in the final product, that is. Leaker on Twitter claims that Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 will be IP58 dust- and water-resistant, up from IPX8 resistance on the Fold 4 and Flip 4. Now, it seems dust resistance is on the tablet for Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5. Where the original Galaxy Fold easily succumbed to dust, the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold 2 made some improvements, and then the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 brought a whole new level by delivering water resistance. Samsung foldables thus far have made important strides in durability. Foldable durability is a tough game, but Samsung is apparently finally set to deliver dust resistance in the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5.
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