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When it comes to the very best foldable phones, Samsung’s name tends to be one of the first that comes to mind. While the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a fairly iterative update over its predecessor, it does make some notable improvements to AI features, durability, and more. As much as the Fold 6 gets right, there is still plenty of room for Samsung to improve. And thanks to increased competition in the foldable space with devices like the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the OPPO Find N5, Samsung can’t really afford to rest on its laurels for much longer. So, what should we expect from the Galaxy Z Fold 7? Here are all of the rumors and whispers we’ve heard about the upcoming phone so far.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: At a glance When is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 expected to come out? A rumor claims the "release time" will be the "same as last year." This suggests the launch could happen on July 10. However, the rumor was taken shortly after. All we know for sure is the launch will likely happen this summer.
A rumor claims the "release time" will be the "same as last year." This suggests the launch could happen on July 10. However, the rumor was taken shortly after. All we know for sure is the launch will likely happen this summer. What new features could the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 have? The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is rumored to be thinner, lighter, and have larger screens. We could also see upgrades to the main camera and the under-display camera.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is rumored to be thinner, lighter, and have larger screens. We could also see upgrades to the main camera and the under-display camera. How much will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 cost? There is currently no information on the price. It's possible Samsung will keep the $1,899 price tag from 2024.
Will there be a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
It’s pretty evident that Samsung is solidly invested in the Galaxy Z Fold series. There have been six major iterations of the Fold series and one Special Edition model since 2019. While new form factors like rollable smartphones may eventually see Samsung’s attention shift a little, we have no doubt that foldable phones will continue to be an important priority for the South Korean giant. Even if a rollable Samsung phone does arrive in 2025, as some rumors suggest, it seems very unlikely that it would replace the Fold series, at least not anytime soon.
Lending credence to the existence of a Galaxy Z Fold 7, KED Global reports that Samsung’s Head of Mobile, TM Roh, says he wants the Fold 7 to be even thinner. If that wasn’t enough, we learned in December that the device has the model number SM-F966. More recently, there was a report that claims Samsung is also working on a variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 7. In April, a report from The Bell claimed that Samsung Display had started manufacturing panels for the new Fold.
Samsung also released a blog titled “Meet the Next Chapter of Ultra,” where it shared the GIF above and talked about an “Ultra” foldable that’s on the way. While this led many to believe an Ultra version of the Z Fold 7 was coming, it was later cleared up by leaker Max Jambor that Samsung was simply referring to the Z Fold 7 as an “Ultra” experience. At this point, we’re fairly confident that a Galaxy Z Fold 7 will arrive in the not-too-distant future.
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