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Samsung Wallet is introducing a new feature called "Generic Card" for partners who cannot use other card types to fulfill their business requirements. This provides flexibility to modify various field labels for the card, according to the partners’ business needs.
Other cards, such as boarding passes and coupons serve a specific purpose, and their field labels cannot be modified. However, with a generic card, the label can be modified so it can be used for multiple purposes.
In this article, you learn how to modify a generic card to use it as an insurance card. We will explain the details specification with example of the generic card. At the end of the article a guide will be provided to implement this card for your reference, to help you modify your generic card according to your needs.
Card setup
Before you begin creating a new card template, log in to the Samsung Wallet Partner site and create a generic card.
Log in to the Samsung Wallet Partner site. Go to the Wallet Cards and then Create Wallet Card. For more details about creating a card, check the Manage Wallet Cards documentation. Select Generic Card from the available card templates. Modify the card information. When you have finished editing card information, launch the card to complete card setup. For more information on how to launch the card, see Launch Wallet Cards.
Template editor
Use the template editor to modify the card template.

From the "CardArt" view, you can modify the card color, set a background image or change the logo image properties. From the "Enlarge" view, you can modify the {{text1}} and {{text2}} labels. However, only the label itself can be changed in the Template Editor. To set the label value, you need to update the JSON file. From the "Detail" view, you can modify the "TextGroup" and "AppLink" properties. Modify the text label according to your needs. It is also possible to add new text fields, with a maximum of 12 text fields allowed. After every modification, click Save. Finally, apply all changes by clicking Apply. If you want to preview your changes, just click Preview.
Add to Samsung Wallet
Now that the card has been created in the site, it is ready to be distributed to fulfill your business needs.
Implement the "Add to Samsung Wallet" functionality to the platform where you are planning to distribute the cards. When users click "Add to Samsung Wallet," the card is added to the Wallet application on the user’s Galaxy device. This functionality can be added through the application/mobile web, MMS, or email. Additionally, you can use a QR code on a computer web browser and KIOSK. Samsung provides a Codelab guide for developers so that they can easily understand the implementation. For additional information on the Codelab guide, read Utilize the Add to Samsung Wallet service for digital cards. Further details can also be found in the Implementing ATW button documentation. Card specifications
To complete the "Add to Samsung Wallet" button implementation, you must generate the Card Data token and create a final URL. For more information, see Add to Samsung Wallet. Let’s start by reviewing the generic card specifications to generate the Card Data token. The generic card follows the specifications below. For more information on them, see the Generic Card section.
Name
Description
Title
The main title of the generic card. In the sample card, the title is "Card Title." In the image below, the title is "Insurance Identification Card."

Subtitle
The subtitle of the generic card. In the sample card, it is "Card Subtitle".
providerName
Use this field to set the card provider name. For more information, check the Card JSON Example below. However, the provider name depends on your card type and should be modified accordingly.
eventId
Enter an ID as an event identifier. In case your card is prepaid, for example a gift card, or if you have vouchers to events, such as concerts, it is possible to define an event ID. For instance: "event-001".
groupingId
Enter an identifier to group related cards.
startDate
Enter the starting date and the epoch timestamp in milliseconds.
startDate.relativeNotiTime
Enter the amount of time within which you want to provide a notification to the user. The notification time is the relative time from the startDate. The value can be up to 2880 milliseconds.
endDate
Enter the end date and the epoch timestamp in milliseconds.
endDate.relativeNotiTime
Enter the amount of time within which you want to provide a notification to the user. The notification time is the relative time from the endDate. The value can be up to 2880 milliseconds.
logoImage
Set the logo image URL. The file size must not exceed 256 KB. Also this image can be set from the Template Editor.

logoImage.darkUrl
Set the logo image URL for the dark mode. The file size must not exceed 256 KB.
logoImage.lightUrl
Set the logo image URL for the light mode. The file size must not exceed 256 KB.
bgImage
Set the background image URL. The file size must not exceed 512 KB.
text{i}
Set the label-text value that should be displayed for each field containing the details of your card. The label is defined in the Template Editor, shown in the image below.


To set the value of the label, update the JSON file.

image{i}
Enter the image URL, such as: "https://www.samsung.com/images/image1.png". This URL is just an example, you must update it according to your needs. This field only works in Generic Card Type3. We have used a Type1 card in the example. So this field in the example JSON has no effect on the card. You can find all three card type sample UIs here.
image{i}.lightUrl
Enter the image URL in light mode, such as: "https://www.samsung.com/images/light.png". This URL is just an example, you must update it according to your needs.
image{i}.darkUrl
Enter the image URL in dark mode, such as: "https://www.samsung.com/images/dark.png". This URL is just an example, you must update it according to your needs.
serial{i}
Set the serial for barcode or QR code.
serial{i}.serialType
Serial presentation type. For more information on the Presentation Types (serialType), see References.
serial{i}.ptFormat
Set the presentation format. For more details on the presentation formats (ptFormat), see References.
serial{i}.ptSubFormat
Set the presentation subformat here. For more details on the barcode formats (ptSubFormat), see References.
serial{i}.errorCorrectionLevel
Set the error correction levels in this field. The amount of redundancy or error correction data included in the code varies. QR codes offer four levels of error correction: L, M, Q, and H. The QR field looks like the following in your card:
privacyModeYn
Set the user authentication if required. Set the value to "Y" or "N"
bgColor
Set the card art color.
fontColor
Set the card art font color.
noNetworkSupportYn
Set the value to "Y" to open the wallet card when under the "No network" status. Otherwise, set the value to "N"
noticeDesc
Set the the notice description here. See the image below of how it is added to card.

appLinkLogo
Add the application link logo URL in this field.
appLinkName
Add the application link name in this field.
appLinkData
Add the application link URL in this field.

locations
List of locations where the card will be used. This information can be used to provide location-based services. Samsung Wallet can use this information to show maps, names of places, and addresses. For more information on the locations field and JSON format, check References.

Card JSON example
In previous sections, you have learned about the card specifications. Next, let’s implement the generic card fields according to your needs. In this section, as the aim is to create an insurance card, you must use the fields accordingly.
Samsung provides a specifically formatted JSON structure. You need to configure the card data objects within the structure’s data array. For more details, see the Generic Card section.
{ "card": { "type": "generic", "subType": "others", "data": [ { "createdAt": 1709712961000, "updatedAt": 1709712961000, "language": "en ", "refId": "933533e1-9284-461c-905f-bc177526a8d1", "attributes": { "title": "Insurance Identification Card", "subtitle": "Insurance Card", "providerName": "Samsung Insurance Co.", "eventId": "1", "groupingId":"1", "startDate": 1731299205000, "startDate.relativeNotiTime": 500, "endDate": 1731320805000, "endDate.relativeNotiTime": 400, "logoImage": "https://us-cdn-gpp.stg.mcsvc.samsung.com/mcp25/resource/2023/12/20/55ea769f-d14d-4c47-94cc-50cade36cdd9.png", "logoImage.darkUrl": "https://us-cdn-gpp.stg.mcsvc.samsung.com/mcp25/resource/2023/12/20/55ea769f-d14d-4c47-94cc-50cade36cdd9.png", "logoImage.lightUrl": "https://us-cdn-gpp.stg.mcsvc.samsung.com/mcp25/resource/2023/12/20/55ea769f-d14d-4c47-94cc-50cade36cdd9.png", "bgImage": "", "text1": "1234567", "text2": "Samsung Insurance Co.", "text3": "Jaqueline M", "text4": "Samsung Motors 2014 Galaxy5", "text5": "11SAM23SUNG3T", "text6": "(031)000-1235", "image1": "https://us-cdn-gpp.mcsvc.samsung.com/mcp25/resource/2024/3/5/b9445e3f-2ef5-4d81-9fca-b7a8a7cd599f.png", "image1.darkUrl": "https://us-cdn-gpp.mcsvc.samsung.com/mcp25/resource/2024/3/5/b9445e3f-2ef5-4d81-9fca-b7a8a7cd599f.png", "image1.lightUrl": "https://us-cdn-gpp.mcsvc.samsung.com/mcp25/resource/2024/3/5/b9445e3f-2ef5-4d81-9fca-b7a8a7cd599f.png", "serial1.value": ">1180MM2241B7C 0000000000000298060000000000 0 090870907 ", "serial1.serialType": "QRCODE", "serial1.ptFormat": "QRCODE", "serial1.ptSubFormat": "QR_CODE", "serial1.errorCorrectionLevel": "M", "privacyModeYn": "Y", "bgColor": "#3396ff", "fontColor": "#FFFFFF", "noNetworkSupportYn": "N", "noticeDesc": "{\"count\":2,\"info\":[{\"title\":\"NOTICE1\",\"content\":[\"DESCRIPTION1\",\"DESCRIPTION2\"]},{\"title\":\"NOTICE2\",\"content\":[\"DESCRIPTION1\",\"DESCRIPTION2\"]}]}", "appLinkLogo": "https://www.samsung.com/logo.png", "appLinkData": "https://www.samsung.com/", "appLinkName": "Samsung Insurance Co.", "locations": "[{\"lat\": 37.2573276, \"lng\": 127.0528215, \"address\": \"Suwon\", \"name\": \"Digital City\"}]" } } ] } } Generic card testing with the "Add to Wallet" test tool
Now, you can test the generic card with the "Add to Wallet" test tool provided by Samsung. Just follow these steps:
Sign in to the Add to Wallet test tool. For more information, see the Samsung Wallet Test Tool. Enter the private key in the "Enter Partner Private Key" field. In this tool, you find all cards that you have created from the Samsung Wallet Partner site in the "Select Card" section. For more information, see the Samsung Wallet Partner site. Select the generic card that you have just created. Now select JSON from the Data field and modify the existing JSON data fields according to the card specification details. After modifying the JSON data fields, check if the JSON is valid. Finally, if the private key is valid, the "Add to Samsung Wallet" button becomes active at the bottom of the page. Then, just click Add to Samsung Wallet to finish adding the generic card. If you use the provided example JSON and add the card to the wallet, the card looks like the following:

Server integration
In this step, server configuration is needed because the generated JWT token expires after 30 seconds. Developers are advised to only generate this token after a user has clicked the "Add to Wallet" button. As you have already performed testing with the "Add to Wallet" test tool, you need to configure your server.
For more information on the implementation of both the "Add to Samsung Wallet" button and server-side logic, see Implementing "Add to Wallet" in an Android Application. This article explains how you can distribute your card with your Android application and how to generate the JWT token at runtime, after pressing the "Add to Samsung Wallet" button.
Conclusion
You have now learned the basics for how to set up a generic card and test it for your business needs. In case you have further questions, contact Samsung Developer Support.
Related resources
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“Bringing innovative design projects to mass production is a multi-step process that involves iterative exploration and trial and error. The Music Frame project is the culmination of positive energy and passionate collaboration across our design, development and CX teams since the summer of 2021.”
— Chulyong Cho, Head of Design Team, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics
 
 
Designing the Experiences of Tomorrow
Samsung Electronics is home to forward-looking departments seeking untapped opportunities. True to its name, the Visual Display Business’ Future Experience Design group actively develops concepts for user experiences that are missing in the market before turning those ideas into innovative products.
 
Launching a new product is no easy feat, however. There is a long journey ahead after proposing an initial concept — from designing for mass production and collaborating with other departments to enhancing marketability and perfecting the product’s technical aspects. Brought to fruition through unceasing passion and innovation, this is Music Frame and its design story.
 
* Content images have been simulated for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product. Product specifications may vary by country, region and model.
 
 
Bringing Style to Spaces

 
 
Inspired by Your Lifestyle
Consumers are now opting to purchase products that seamlessly blend into their living spaces instead of ones that only offer functionality. To that end, Samsung has introduced a series of lifestyle TVs including The Serif, The Frame and The Sero. Since TVs are not in use most of the time, these products transition to Ambient or Art Mode to offer a tasteful design experience — rather than displaying a black screen.
 
Delivering audio in the form of a picture frame, Music Frame is an extension of this approach. Setting itself apart from conventional speakers designed mainly to amplify sound, Music Frame and its concept of lifestyle audio prioritize the user’s lifestyle and living space. Picture frames are a familiar furnishing that can be placed anywhere, reflecting each individual’s taste and personality based on the kind of art being displayed. Music Frame draws inspiration from ordinary picture frames, allowing users to listen to music as they appreciate their favorite pictures.
 
 
Breathing Life Into an Innovation
In collaboration with the development and CX teams, Samsung designers built and tested a working prototype that demonstrated high-quality sound. They received positive responses from users after extensive testing, which solidified their confidence in the product’s acoustic performance and overall concept. As a result, the initial design remained intact and went into mass production.
 
 
Bridging the Gap Between Decor and Audio

 
 
Sculpting Unseen Sound
Music Frame embodies audio, so Samsung couldn’t lose sight of how people enjoy listening to high-quality music. Given the product’s unique form factor compared to traditional, elongated soundbars, the designers worked closely with the sound development team to perfect acoustics from the get-go. Speakers commonly have fabric, grilles or other materials on the front to easily emit sound. Together with the sound development team, the designers found a way for Music Frame to amplify sound through a gap between the frame and panel — creating a design rarely seen in audio products. The result? A frame-shaped speaker that is not restricted by the material that covers the front side.
 
Due to the frame’s shape, the gap between the bezel and the panel was important since this portion produces high- and medium-pitched sounds. After countless tests to find the optimal sized gap, both in terms of design and sound quality, the team settled on a width of 9mm. The designers worked with developers to make sure the vibrations from the rear woofer speaker — responsible for the bass — would not create noise when the product is hung on a wall like a picture frame.
 

 
 
A Piece To Personalize Your Space
Just like a real frame, Music Frame allows users to swap the images inside for personal photos or works of art. Listening to music while looking at a framed photo of a precious memory or a piece of art adds new levels of depth to users’ experiences.
 
Samsung designers also considered users who might place the Music Frame on a table instead of hanging it on a wall. Meticulous refinements were made to the frame stand’s shape and angle to ensure it doesn’t look too prominent or cause reflections on the panel. Since the rear of the product is visible if placed on a table, the back was designed in a neat and minimal fashion.
 
 
Music Frame in Your Everyday

 
 
Your Life, in the Frame
If there’s a particular image users want to cherish, they can create their own art panel by uploading an image to a third-party website and placing an order.
 
Music Frame comes in a default black bezel, but users can purchase an additional white bezel to match their decor. They can fill their frames with stunning images to create a stylish space that is perfect for listening to music.
 
* Art panels are sold separately and customization availability may vary by region. White bezels are sold separately and will become available starting in the summer of 2024.
 

 
 
Fill Your Room With Rhythm
For more captivating TV viewing, users can utilize Q-Symphony for richer stereo sound by placing two Music Frames on either side of their TVs. For surround sound, users can place a soundbar in front of their TV and a Music Frame on the opposite wall to act as a rear speaker. With the SmartThings app, users can set the equalizer settings to their preferences. By fine-tuning the audio, users can enjoy more vibrant sound and immersive content.
 
* Q-Symphony using Music Frame is available only when connected to a 2024 Samsung TV (DU7000↑ & LS03D) or 2024 Samsung TV and 2024 Samsung Soundbar (Q700D↑, Ultra Slim, S-Series).
 

 
Looking forward to a future of new possibilities, Samsung designers will continue to develop products and designs that naturally blend into users’ lifestyles and living spaces.
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OIMU Studio, a design powerhouse in Korea, believes that design should act as a “connector.” Their work forges links between the values of the past and present, and between Eastern and Western traditions. Through various projects, including the renowned “Color,” “Nobang” and “Match” projects, OIMU provides these connections to their audience, blending cultural traditions and offering a fresh and modern perspective to elements of the past.
 
In this second installment of the ViewFinity S9 Story series, Samsung Newsroom sat down with Sohyun Shin of OIMU Studio to explore her inspirations and find out how ViewFinity S9 has become a vital tool in her artistic pursuit.
 
▲ Sohyun Shin, Founder and Chief Designer of OIMU
 
Established in 2015, OIMU is a lifestyle brand and design studio known for bridging cultural differences and reinterpreting nostalgic objects with a modern flair. Led by Sohyun Shin, the studio boasts with portfolio of projects that connect various traditional Korean elements with contemporary aesthetics.  

 
 
Q. Could you briefly introduce OIMU to our readers?
 
OIMU is a lifestyle brand and design studio, dedicated to celebrating and promoting the cultural values and traditions of Korea through design and content. We are involved in publishing, exhibitions and products as well. One of our most well-known work is the “Color” project, which created over 350 unique color names in Korean. We aim to reinterpret Korea’s rich cultural heritage through design.
 

 
 
Q. Can you tell us about your recent project using the ViewFinity S9?
 
The “Color” project began with a goal to develop unique color names, typically in foreign languages, in Korean. Recently, we made 100 color name cards for a brand exhibition. As these unique set of colors had precise CMYK values, it was important to express the colors as accurately as possible, to highlight those subtle and nuanced differences. The ViewFinity S9 monitor helped us match our print values to our digital designs, and we were able to prepare the final print as intended.
※ CMYK: A color model used in color printing with four ink plates: cyan, magenta, yellow and key (in many cases, black).
 
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Q. What is the most important factor when selecting a monitor?
 
Much of OIMU’s work, like any design studio, require attention to details. So, high resolution is essential. High resolution monitors allow us to be more intuitive and help us work on intricate designs by showing the subtle differences in colors and details.
 
Data processing is key in ensuring that physical prints turn out high-quality. ViewFinity S9 significantly reduces the margin of error during this process. When comparing digital and physical prints, you’ll find them nearly identical. In essence, ViewFinity S9 helps us create higher quality designs.
 

 
 
Q. What are your favorite features of ViewFinity S9?
 
There were reflections when we were using ordinary monitors, forcing us to use blinds. With ViewFinity’s Matte Display, reflections are minimized and colors are accurate even in sunlight. Now, I can work while enjoying the view and natural light.
 
Our studio has many windows, so, monitor glare is unavoidable. I like to work with the view of nature.
 
ViewFinity S9 minimizes glares and reflections, so I can accurately check the colors even when it is bright outside.
 

 
 
Q. How else did ViewFinity S9 change your work environment?
 
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Q. Would you recommend ViewFinity S9 to other designers?
 
Designers spend countless hours in front of monitors. To me, ViewFinity S9 stands as an optimal choice for both eye comfort and faithful expression of images and color. If you are a creative professional seeking a premium display, you won’t be disappointed with ViewFinity S9.
 
  
 
1 Smart Calibration enables users to conveniently customize the ViewFinity S9’s screen for precise settings — including color temperature, luminance, color space and gamma settings — using their smartphones, without expensive, complex calibration equipment. Available on Galaxy S10 or later, Galaxy Note10 or later, Galaxy Fold devices, Galaxy Flip devices, iPhone 11 or later and the second generation iPhone SE 2 or later. Latest version of the SmartThings app required.
2 App availability may vary by country and separate subscriptions may be required. Requires internet connection.
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“At Lucid, we’re on a mission to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy with a focus on the human experience. With The Wall, we’re able to take this mission to new heights,” said Jenny Ha, Exterior Design Manager at Lucid Motors. “While designing the Lucid Air Sapphire, from concept sketches all the way to final adjustments, Samsung enabled us to visualize the future of our vehicles in high resolution at all stages of development. No detail was left unnoticed, and we’re thrilled for our customers to experience the results of the new design process.”
 
“The Wall installation in the Lucid Motors design studio is another great example of how Samsung innovations are helping our partners and customers unlock their own exciting innovations to drive their business in exciting new ways,” said James Fishler, Senior Vice President of the Home Entertainment & Display Divisions at Samsung Electronics America. “Supporting Lucid in its mission to deliver sustainable luxury vehicles – and the stunning design of the new Lucid Sapphire made possible with our 255-inch class high resolution display — has been both inspiring and rewarding.”
 
▲ Simon Tovey, Exterior Design Director at Lucid Motors, and Jiyeon Jenny Ha, Exterior Design Manager, discuss the exterior design for the Lucid Air Sapphire using The Wall with MicroLED technology
 
 
High-Definition Image Quality Delivered at Full-Sized Scale for Seamless Collaboration
Powered by superior MicroLED technology, the 255-inch display empowers Lucid’s designers to view and review their designs in true-to-life color at a 1:1 scale. Not only does the true-life color produce a realistic rendering of the design, but the high-resolution display accurately reproduces the reflection of light off complex 3D surfaces.
 
The authentic image rendition allows for increased collaboration between engineering and design teams, resulting in accelerated decision making processes that save the company time and money.
 
▲ Simon Tovey, Exterior Design Director at Lucid Motors, reviews details of the Lucid Air Sapphire in front of The Wall with MicroLED technology
 
“The Wall has revolutionized the way our design and engineering teams work together,” added Ha. “With this technology, we can effortlessly visualize design data that incorporates engineering feedback and simulation results, allowing us to promptly assess the effects of any alteration on the overall design. In other words, development teams now operate more efficiently, and drivers can enjoy enhanced luxury aesthetics without compromising superior vehicle performance. It can be a tricky sweet spot to balance, but The Wall helps us pinpoint it seamlessly.”
 
▲ Jiyeon Jenny Ha, Exterior Design Manager at Lucid Motors, presents the design for Lucid Air Sapphire on The Wall with MicroLED technology
 
The Wall’s flexible-yet-compact design also saves valuable studio floor space at Lucid’s headquarters. This allows multidisciplinary teams to use the space for collaborative design workshops to perfectly refine every detail of the vehicles to deliver the premiere quality drivers deserve.
 
To learn more about how The Wall is revolutionizing automotive design, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/us/business/displays/direct-view-led/the-wall/.
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Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 during an event in South Korea next month, which means the 2023 Samsung foldables will hit the stores earlier than they have in past years. Samsung has started feeling pressure from competitors as various companies brought Fold and Flip designs to international markets. Then there’s the Pixel Fold, which is even more important than all the foldables coming out of China. This will be the only foldable Android device to deliver a Google-optimized version of Android.
Leaks have shown that Samsung is ready to respond to the increased competition. Both the Fold 5 and Flip 5 will feature design changes that should alleviate some concerns. But you’ll have to wait for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 to get the design change you’ve been asking for: A better aspect ratio for the external display.
Recent leaks showed that Samsung has “fixed” one annoying Fold and Flip design compromise that has never been a problem for any of Samsung’s rivals. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 will fold perfectly flat thanks to a new waterdrop hinge design. That means the annoying gap between the two phone halves of the screen will disappear.
Also, Samsung will increase the size of the Flip 5’s external display considerably to match similar models from Oppo and Motorola.
Since other vendors delivered these features before Samsung, it seems clear that Samsung didn’t care about changing the Fold and Flip designs too much in the previous years. Samsung was the dominant player in the foldable business in most markets. But there were no real alternatives until this year.
While Chinse vendors have eliminated the gap and enlarged the external display on Flip phones, those designs were not available in international markets. Samsung had nothing to worry about.
Google Pixel Fold folded (left) and unfolded (right). Image source: Google Chinese vendors and Google have also fixed an incredibly annoying Galaxy Z Fold design choice. Samsung’s external display is too tall, and the resulting aspect ratio isn’t great for using the phone while folded.
Most people will likely use foldable handsets when they’re closed more than when they’re open. You don’t need to unfold the handset for basic smartphone features. It’s only when you need enhanced multitasking or a tablet experience that you unfold the device.
Handsets like the Oppo Find N and Pixel Fold do not have the same problem. When folded, they look like regular phones, which is what Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold handsets should look like. Unfortunately, while the Fold 5 has no screen gap when folded, that tall aspect ratio is still a problem. If that’s not what you want from your Fold experience, you can buy something from the competition. Or wait for the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Samsung leaker Ice Universe advised buyers a few days ago to skip the Fold 5 and wait for the Fold 6. Reacting to that remark, a different leaker said that the Fold 6 would bring a major design change in the aspect ratio of the external display. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be shorter or wider than the Fold 5, if Tech_Reve’s claim is accurate.
The leaker also said the Fold 6 would use the same image sensor as the Fold 5. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, however.
It’s unclear where Tech_Reve obtained this information. But the leaker said a few days ago that the Fold 5 might be slightly cheaper than the Fold 4. If you can deal with the weird aspect ratio, that might be a good reason to get it.
The Fold 5 should still be a great Android flagship, featuring high-end specs just like the Galaxy S23 series. Still, the handset will be more expensive than most traditional smartphones, even after a price cut.
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