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Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leak reveals wider display, design overhaul ahead of launch
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 later this year, potentially alongside a new tri-foldable smartphone. Despite lower sales forecasts for foldable devices, the tech community remains interested in the new models due to expected hardware upgrades. Recent leaks provide a first look at the Galaxy Z Fold 7, revealing notable changes in its design. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 was introduced as a redesign for Samsung's book-style foldable, but it remained behind some competitors in key areas such as device thickness and outer display size. Competitor's foldables often feature outer screens closer to the size and shape of traditional smartphones, while Samsung's models have favoured narrower screen proportions. The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 appears to address this by offering a much wider outer display. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 likely to be world's slimmest foldable- Here's what we know The leaked image via NotebookCheck shows the rear of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which highlights its broader design compared to the Galaxy Fold 6. The camera modules also appear larger in these leaked images. Rumours suggest that the Fold 7 will include a 200MP main camera, a substantial upgrade over the 50MP sensor on the previous model. Additionally, the device is expected to have a slimmer build, and it will run on the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Also read: Samsung's tri-fold phone may launch in July alongside Galaxy Z Fold 7- What we know so far On the other hand, CAD files obtained by SamMobile provide detailed measurements of the Galaxy Z Fold 7. When fully opened, the device is reported to be 4.54mm thick, while folded, it measures 9mm. Although slightly thicker than some earlier rumours, this still marks a notable reduction compared to the previous generation. Compared with the Oppo Find N5, the Fold 7 is marginally thicker but close enough that the difference may not be noticeable in everyday use. Its full unfolded size measures approximately 158.43 x 143.14 x 4.54mm. Also read: Google I/O 2025: AI Mode rolls out in Search, know how it will benefit users Meanwhile, for the Galaxy Z Flip 7, the same report lists dimensions at 166.61 x 75.23 x 6.84mm when opened. The thickness figure appears slightly off compared to the Flip 6, which measured 6.94mm, which suggests that the 6.84mm number could be a miscalculation. Samsung is expected to introduce both the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 at an upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, following the company's usual release schedule for foldable devices.
News18
05-05-2025
- News18
Samsung's One UI 7 Update Brings Battery Issues For Galaxy S24 And Z Fold 6 Users
Last Updated: Samsung One UI 7 update rolled out for Galaxy phones in the last few days and users are having some issues after installing the new version. Samsung finally rolled out its highly anticipated One UI 7 update to a wider range of devices recently. But following the update, some Galaxy S24 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 owners are reporting a noticeable decrease in battery life. These complaints have surfaced on the official Reddit forums and other online platforms hinting at software-linked issues causing the battery drain. As per Android Police, users have indicated that their devices are draining batteries at a faster rate after installing the One UI 7 update. In fact, one of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 user noted the battery life dropping from 50 percent to 20 percent in quick time after the update. Another shared, 'I've done everything I can to optimise battery life on my Galaxy Fold 6—turned on Power Saving Mode, restricted background data for all apps, put most apps to sleep or deep sleep, disabled unnecessary syncing, low screen brightness, etc. Despite all these changes, I'm still losing 50 percent battery in less than 3 h of usage, even with minimal use (just checking messages, light browsing, no heavy apps). Battery usage stats don't show any single app draining excessively, and the phone isn't overheating." Similar experiences of increased battery drain have been echoed by numerous Galaxy S24 and Z Fold 6 users after the new update. While the specific reason for this potential battery drain remains unclear, but the links to the One UI 7 update will surely become a concern for the company. The fact that Samsung delayed the wider release of One UI 7 for an undisclosed period has led to speculation that battery-related issues might have been part of the reason for the postponement. We are hoping Samsung quickly acknowledges the battery drain issues and provides a fix for it. It's important to note that these reports are largely anecdotal and have come within the first few weeks of the update's availability. It is common for devices to experience a temporary increase in battery consumption after a major OS upgrade as the system optimises. First Published: May 05, 2025, 14:21 IST
