Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to sport a larger 3.4-inch cover display compared with the 1.9-inch outer display on its predecessor.
the South Korean conglomerate’s upcoming clamshell foldable phone — could feature support for Google Maps on the cover display. Last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 smartphone had a much smaller 1.9-inch outer display, while the handset expected to launch next month is said to sport a 3.4-inch screen shaped like a folder. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 will reportedly debut at the company’s next Galaxy Unpacked event in July, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Tab S9 series, Galaxy Watch 6 series, and Galaxy Buds 3.
Last week, it was reported that Samsung would introduce support for optimised versions of Google’s apps on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 cover display. The list of apps included Google Messages, YouTube, and Google Maps. Now, a tipster (Twitter: @chunvn8888) has reiterated the claim that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 will feature support for Google Maps on the smartphone when it is folded.
Samsung’s rivals Oppo, Motorola, and Vivo have all introduced smartphones with large outer displays that will compete with the upcoming handset. However, among these smartphones, only the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra — that will launch in India on July 3, following the global debut of the foldable phone — can show Google Maps and other optimised versions of apps on its cover screen. The Oppo Find N2 Flip, on the other hand, can show widgets from specific apps on the lock screen that offers limited functionality.