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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.
India Today
22-05-2025
- India Today
Galaxy Z Flip 7 tipped to be Samsung's first foldable with this chipset, here is what we know
After launching its Galaxy S25 flagship series, Samsung is working on its next big thing— the foldable. Rumour has it that this year is big for the upcoming Galaxy Z series, especially because it is expected to bring more devices than usual. The series is tipped to witness four devices: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, a triple foldable and an FE edition of Flip. While this is happening for the first time, a new leak suggests that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 may also feature an Exynos chipset, the first in a Samsung foldable. advertisementAccording to sources cited by SamMobile, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be the first device in the Galaxy Z series—both Flip and Fold models—to feature an Exynos chipset, rather than the traditionally exclusive use of Snapdragon Galaxy Z Flip 7 to feature Exynos 2500 chip What makes this particularly significant is the introduction of the Exynos 2500, Samsung's first-ever smartphone processor built on its own advanced second-generation 3nm manufacturing process. This chip, developed entirely in-house, is expected to offer an impressive leap in both power and energy efficiency. It reportedly boasts a 10-core CPU and a Xclipse 950 GPU, which is based on AMD's cutting-edge RDNA 3.5 graphics architecture. The result is a chip designed not just for routine smartphone use, but for performance-intensive tasks such as high-end mobile gaming—placing it in direct competition with Qualcomm's top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (possibly branded 'Elite').advertisementInterestingly, while Samsung has yet to officially confirm these details, SamMobile claims its internal sources have verified that countries such as India and South Korea will receive the Exynos-powered variant of the Z Flip 7. However, it seems likely that other markets—namely the United States, China, and Canada—will continue to receive Snapdragon-equipped models. This would be in line with Samsung's longstanding regional split between its in-house and Qualcomm intriguing aspect of the Exynos 2500 is its suitability for thinner phone designs. Early reports suggest that, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers exceptional performance, it may run hotter in ultra-slim form factors—an area where the Exynos 2500 could shine. If these early assessments hold true, Samsung's chip may prove to be a better match for sleek foldable devices, offering a cooler and more balanced essence, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 could serve as the debut stage for Samsung's most ambitious mobile silicon to date. With a 3nm design, AMD-based graphics, and global deployment across a premium product line, the Exynos 2500 chip represents a bold step forward—not just for Samsung's processor ambitions, but for the evolution of its foldable portfolio as a whole.
Phone Arena
22-05-2025
- Phone Arena
These Galaxy phones and tablets could get OneUI 8 Beta and Android 16 soon
Samsung is currently rolling out its One UI 7 big update based on Android 15, but as Google is gearing up to release the stable Android 16 version, One UI 8 is next in line. Of course, Pixel phones will be the first to get Android 16 , but you don't have to mourn this fact if you own a Galaxy phone or tablet, because Samsung has its own beta program, and it will get One UI 8 and Android 16 . Even though there's no official word on when this beta program will kick off, the rumor mill suggests it could be as early as May (we still have a couple of days left for that particular rumor to hold true), and many of you Samsung fans out there might be wondering if your device will be eligible. Our good friends and colleagues at SamMobile had tested an early firmware of the One UI 8 on the Galaxy S25 series, so we know for sure that the latest Samsung flagships will be eligible for that beta release, but that's not surprising at all. Judging from our experience with the S24 series and the One UI 7 rollout, there might be a delay of weeks to months before the next big software update drips down to other non-flagship devices. According to the latest One UI 8 info, the list of new features isn't that long, so we don't expect a huge delay this time. We've compiled a list of devices eligible to get the One UI 8 through Samsung's beta program, and you should take it with a tiny grain of salt, as there's nothing official from the Korean company yet. Read More: Samsung confirms the race to One UI 8.0 stable is on Samsung rumored to start testing Android 16 this month
Android Authority
21-05-2025
- Android Authority
Galaxy Z Flip 7 tipped to introduce Samsung's next-gen Exynos chip
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A new report strongly suggests that the Exynos 2500 will debut in the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Most regions will apparently get the Exynos chip, while the US, China, and Canada will stick with Snapdragon. Samsung may favor Exynos in foldables due to cost and thermal performance benefits. Samsung surprised some people earlier this year when it launched the Galaxy S25 lineup with Snapdragon chips across the board, despite long-standing rumors of a new 3nm Exynos processor. If the latest report is to be believed, the company hadn't shelved the chip — it's just giving it a different debut. According to SamMobile, citing its own sources, the Exynos 2500 will appear in the Galaxy Z Flip 7, marking the first time an Exynos chip has powered any of Samsung's foldables. Designated S5E9955, the chip is said to be coming to most markets globally, including India and South Korea. China, the US, and Canada will likely stick with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset. This backs up the reports from last month, which pointed to Exynos power for both the Z Flip 7 and the rumored Z Flip 7 FE. A source at the time cited price as a major factor, suggesting Samsung was able to reduce costs by using its own silicon in foldables due to lower production volumes than the Galaxy S line. It's a significant upgrade on the Exynos 2400. Beyond cost considerations, thermal performance may also be part of the calculation. The Snapdragon 8 Elite reportedly runs hot in ultra-thin phones like the Galaxy S25 Edge, so the Z Flip 7's compact design could benefit from the switch. Of course, real-world results don't always match the theory. As for the chip itself, the Exynos 2500 is built on Samsung Foundry's second-gen 3nm process node. It's rumored to pack a 10-core CPU layout with one Cortex-X925 core at 3.3GHz, an Xclipse 950 GPU based on AMD RDNA 3.5, and 16MB of L3 cache. It's a significant upgrade on the Exynos 2400 used in the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus, at least on paper. With the Galaxy Z Flip 7 expected to launch later this summer, we won't have to wait long to see how well Samsung's latest chip performs. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
20-05-2025
- Android Authority
Galaxy Z Fold 7 leak suggests it could give the world's thinnest foldable a run for its money
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR CAD files of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 have leaked. The leak claims the Fold 7 is 4.54mm thick when unfolded. The Flip 7 appears to have about the same dimensions as the Flip 6. When Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE, it became the lightest and thinnest entry in the Fold series. Despite that, it still lags behind the current record holder for thinnest foldable — the OPPO Find N5. A new leak, however, suggests that Samsung may give the OPPO Find N5 a run for its money with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The folks over at SamMobile appear to have obtained CAD files for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. These files contain measurements for all sides of both devices. Starting with the Fold 7, it's said that the device is 4.54mm thick when unfolded and 9.0mm thick when folded. In comparison, the OPPO Find N5 is 4.21mm thick when open and 8.5mm thick when closed. So, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 may not set a record for thinness, but the difference between it and the OPPO Find N5 is pretty close. The overall dimensions of the Fold 7 are said to be 158.43 x 143.14 x 4.54mm. Meanwhile, these CAD files for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 suggest the dimensions will be about the same as last year. The Flip 6 measures 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9, while these CAD files suggest the Flip 7 will measure 166.61 x 75.23 x 6.84mm. This leak also corroborates a previous report about the Flip 7's dimensions. Both of Samsung's foldable phones are expected to launch together as they always do. When that launch will happen isn't fully clear yet. However, we likely won't have to wait too much longer as Samsung's 2024 foldables launched in July. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
