Samsung Immediately Addresses Main Problems On Folding Phones To Resist Dust

IP48 certification is now owned by the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (photo: x @thes happenedfans)

JAKARTA - Samsung is rumored to be overcoming one of the biggest problems on foldable phones by providing dust-resistant features to its newest devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. According to the latest leak, these two devices will be the first foldable phones in the US to have water and dust certification.

Last week, major leaks revealed almost all about Samsung's latest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6, which will be officially announced at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10. The leak includes official marketing images and press material, thus providing a clear picture of the upcoming changes.

From the start, foldable phones have faced endurance problems. The first Samsung Galaxy Z Fold was even broken in the hands of reviewers before it was available to consumers. Subsequent models, such as Z Fold 2, Z Fold 3, and Z Flip, have improved but still have concerns about durability. Only in the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4, Samsung seems to have successfully perfected the design of folding phones.

Initially, foldable phones were vulnerable, water-resistant, and had a weak screen. Finally, Samsung added water resistance with IPX8 certification to the latest model. However, the foldable phone still lacks dust resistance, making it vulnerable to the problem of durability over time. This is not Samsung's exclusive problem; Motorola folding phones are the only one with dust resistance in North America, but water resistance exceeds IPX2.

If the latest leak is trustworthy, Samsung will make major changes by revealing dust and water resistant folding phones. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 will reportedly have IP48 certification, providing protection against dust and water.

IP certification can be understood by looking at the first and second numbers separately. The first number represents the level of dust resistance, and the second number represents the level of water resistance. Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip phones previously had IPX8 certification, meaning they had no dust resistance. However, the '8' figure is the highest water resistance level, allowing the device to stay submerged within a few meters of water for at least 30 minutes.

Water resistance is always important on smartphones because they are used almost all the time. However, on folding phones, dust resistance can be more important. There are gaps that allow dust and dirt to enter through a hinge mechanism, as well as more parts that move compared to regular smartphones. Just one grain of dust that enters the hinge or below the screen can cause major damage.

IP48's certification of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 means that massive dust particles will not interfere with mobile operations. Although it is not completely dust resistant (which will be the IP6X), this is a significant improvement. Larger objects, such as 1mm or more in size, will not be able to enter Samsung's new foldable phone.

This increase is expected to significantly increase the durability of Samsung's folding phones, making them more resistant to problems caused by dust and dirt.