Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 launch details tipped
Samsung is reportedly preparing to unveil its next-generation foldable phones — the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 — in early July, with the global launch event expected to take place in New York. If true, this marks a return to the city where Samsung held its Unpacked event back in 2022. Last year, the foldables were revealed in Paris, but it seems the company is bringing things back to the US this time. The timing also matches last year's pattern, with the previous event held on July 10. Since July 4 is a public holiday in the US, Samsung is likely to schedule the launch just after that. Both devices are expected to headline the event, with the Fold 7 and Flip 7 being the main highlights.advertisementAccording to a report by JoongAng, this will be Samsung's second Unpacked event of the year, and the focus will be entirely on foldable technology. While the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are pretty much confirmed to launch at this event, there's also a chance Samsung might showcase its much-rumoured tri-fold smartphone. If that happens, it could steal the spotlight, even from the main devices. Apart from foldables, other product announcements may include the Galaxy Z Flip FE, a new Galaxy Watch, and possibly a preview of Samsung's Android-powered XR headset.As for what the Fold 7 will bring to the table, don't expect a complete redesign. Instead, Samsung seems to be focusing on refining the overall experience. Rumours suggest the phone will see improvements in three major areas — display, build, and camera. The internal screen could get slightly larger, growing to 8 inches, while the outer display may also increase in size to 6.5 inches. There are hints that Samsung has improved the under-display camera, which could mean better selfie quality when the phone is open.advertisement
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is also rumoured to be thinner and lighter, potentially measuring just 4.5mm when unfolded — making it one of the slimmest foldables yet. Durability upgrades are also on the cards, with stronger screen layers and possibly better water and dust resistance. On the camera front, Samsung might equip the device with a 200-megapixel primary sensor — something that would bring it closer to the flagship Galaxy S series in terms of photography performance.Other expected features include upgraded stereo speakers, enhanced haptics, a larger cooling system, and the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Software-wise, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will likely ship with One UI 8 based on Android 15.
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