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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 rumor just got shot down — but only in the US
Every year before Samsung debuts its latest phones, foldable or otherwise, rumors swirl that the Korean tech giant is going to attempt to launch the handsets with its own Exynos chips. As we get closer to the release of Samsung's foldable Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, those same rumors have been circulating. And now we have the backlash rumor with Hankyung, a Korean publication (via Jukanlosreve), reporting that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, with a caveat. According to the article, the Qualcomm version of the Flip 7 will only be available for North American models. Elsewhere, the clamshell phone will feature the Exynos 2500 SoC. Previous rumors have claimed that the Z Flip 7 would feature either an Exynos 2500 chip or a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, contradictorily. In recent years, Samsung has struggled with the yield (how many chips it can produce) when it comes to producing its own Exynos processors. It's obvious the company wants to return to its own chips, especially as Qualcomm's silicon gets more expensive. However, every cycle has the same rumors. There was speculation that the Galaxy S25 would run on the Exynos 2500, and recently, there are rumors that the Galaxy S26 series could run on Exynos 2600 chips in some regions. As for the bigger book-style Z Fold 7, that phone is reportedly going to feature the Snapdragon Elite 8 globally. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. We'll know more for sure come July, when we expect Samsung to hold its annual summer Galaxy Unpacked, where the two foldable phones will debut alongside wearable devices like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.
Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Z Fold 7: Major differences we expect to see
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 has allegedly been spotted again in synthetic benchmarks. This time, the device was reportedly seen in a Geekbench listing spotted by tipster Abhishek Yadav on X. The listing reveals a Samsung device featuring the Exynos 2500 chip. It scored a single-core score of 2012 and a multi-core score of 7563. The Geekbench listing also reveals CPU details, with one core at 3.3 GHz, two cores at 2.75 GHz, five cores at 2.36 GHz, and two cores at 1.8 GHz, making for a deca-core processor. The RAM is listed as 10.68 GB, which could mean 12 GB of RAM will be present, along with Android 16. If this does turn out to be true, it would make for an interesting comparison to the Z Fold 7, which is expected to be the other foldable launched this year by Samsung, and is anticipated to be a traditional-style foldable, instead of a clamshell-style foldable like the Z Flip 7. If the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 does debut with the Exynos 2500 or 2400, it would be a big difference compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is reportedly expected to ship with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the current Qualcomm flagship. Moreover, it could feature Samsung's tuning and be a custom Snapdragon for Galaxy chipset, similar to what other Galaxy models this year, including the S25 Ultra, are expected to pack. However, based on the benchmark scores, the phone may not be as powerful as the Z Fold 7. Another set of differences could be the presence of a telephoto camera with the Z Fold 7. Samsung has not included a telephoto camera in its clamshell-style foldables yet, and the renders that have leaked so far do reveal that the Z Flip 7 may continue to ship with a dual-camera setup, one of which could be a wide camera and the other an ultra-wide shooter. It is also being hinted that the Z Fold 7 could double down on being thin, so that is something Samsung could be aiming for. Having said that, Samsung could always revert to its previous strategy and launch the device with region-specific hardware, meaning the Exynos 2500 for some regions and the Snapdragon 8 Elite for others, as has also been hinted in reports. Therefore, this is worth keeping in mind. Both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are reportedly expected to launch in the month of July at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked. However, there has been no official word from Samsung, so this information should be taken with a pinch of salt. However, what is interesting is that over the past few years, Samsung has indeed launched its new foldables in July or August, so it wouldn't be out of the ordinary to expect the new foldables to hit the market in July or August this year too.
Tom's Guide
20-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Titanium could be coming to Galaxy Z Fold 7 — here's how
Titanium is suddenly the latest go-to metal for phone makers, with the likes of Samsung and Apple using it to try and reduce the weight of their phones without compromising durability. But while that change is more about fashion, Samsung's upcoming foldables could utilize the metal in an interesting new way. According to a report from The Elec, Samsung is set to offer re-engineered hinges in the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy G Fold with — you guessed it — titanium. Or at least, the hinge backplate will apparently utilize the metal even if the hinge itself does not. If that sounds familiar it's because this particular rumor also popped up last year, in the run-up to the Galaxy Z Fold 6's launch. But that never happened, with Samsung instead releasing a foldable that stuck with the carbon fiber-reinforced plastic of previous generations. However the Galaxy Z Fold SE, which is said to be the template for the Z Fold 7, did make this change. So what are the benefits of building the hinge with titanium, you might ask? Well, the obvious benefit is that titanium is a lighter material than something like stainless steel but still maintains its durability. Similarly you need less of it, and The Elec claims that reducing thickness is the main reason behind the material change. It's also been suggested that titanium may not interfere with the foldable's digitizer layer, which is needed for stylus support. That was a problem with stainless steel, and the driving reason behind switching to CFRP in the first place. However, since the Z Fold SE lacked a digitizer layer, we haven't actually seen this in action yet. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The Elec claims that Samsung has been working on a version of the Z Fold that offers stylus support without a digitizer layer. The Galaxy Z Flip series of phones, which don't support a stylus, have always stuck with the stainless steel plate. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will apparently be no exception to that. The Elec claims that Samsung has been working on a version of the Z Fold that offers stylus support without a digitizer layer. Without it, the material in the backplate is of much less consequence. But sadly this new technology reportedly isn't ready to be released with either the Z Fold 7 or the G Fold. The other benefit to removing the digitizer layer, as we saw with the Z Fold SE, is that it would reduce the overall thickness of a folded Galaxy Z Fold by 0.6mm. Which isn't a lot, but it would add up when you combine it with other thickness-reducing measures. We'll likely find out more later this year, when Samsung unveils its latest series of foldable devices. Until then you can check out our official Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Samsung Galaxy G Fold hubs for all the latest news and rumors for both devices.
Phone Arena
14-05-2025
- Phone Arena
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Galaxy Z Fold 6: what's going to change?
Samsung's next big foldables — the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 — are just around the corner, likely arriving this summer. And while the Z Flip 7 is expected to stick closely to the familiar formula, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is tipped to receive the juicier upgrades. talking a thinner profile, a higher-res main camera, and perhaps even a redesign that nudges the Fold lineup into its next Z Fold 6 wasn't exactly a radical leap forward. A modest refresh with a flatter design and slightly tweaked dimensions, it felt like a device Samsung released just to tick the yearly upgrade box. But the Z Fold 7 ? That might be the real refinement we've been waiting for. So, is the Galaxy Z Fold 7 finally the Fold to get if you've been holding out? Or is it just another baby step? Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Galaxy Z Fold 6 expected differences: Table of Contents: Design Display Performance Camera Battery Specs Summary The Galaxy Z Fold 6 was flatter, sharper, and marginally lighter than the Fold 5 — but let's be real, it was more iterative than innovative. With the Z Fold 7 , Samsung might actually be going bold. According to multiple reports, the Fold 7 could be Samsung's thinnest foldable yet — possibly clocking in at just 8.2mm when closed. That's a huge drop from the 12.1mm of the Fold 6. If this pans out, we're talking about the first Fold that might actually feel sleek in your pocket. The screens are expected to grow slightly, too. The external display could expand from 6.3 to 6.5 inches, with the inner screen stretching from 7.6 to 8 inches. That means a wider, more usable outer screen — finally putting an end to the skinny remote-control vibes — and a squarer inner display better suited for multitasking. Design-wise, though? Expect more of the same. Flat edges, familiar hinge, and likely IP48 water-and-dust resistance. Samsung has found its groove here, and it's not about to throw that out the window. Display Differences Both displays on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 are expected to grow, but the real win could be in the proportions. The outer screen's width bump will drastically improve usability, while the inner screen's squarer shape will bring it closer to the format used by foldable champs from excellent Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels aren't going anywhere—expect buttery-smooth 1-120Hz refresh rates, high resolution, and searing brightness that could exceed 2,600 nits. Inner display? Still using ultra-thin glass. Outer display? Protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2. One wild card here is the crease. Samsung's been struggling to smooth out that valley in the middle of its foldables for years. The rumor mill hints that the Fold 7 might finally flatten it out — literally. Here's hoping. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will most probably drop with a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy — the same chip that delighted us from inside the latest Galaxy S25 series. It's built on a 3 nm process, and is probably the most powerful chip you can find on an Android phone right now. By comparison, the Fold 6 runs on the tried-and-true Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, which is still absolutely great. RAM is still likely at 12 GB, which is more than enough for now. But don't be surprised if Samsung sneaks in a 16 GB variant for AI bragging rights. Software-wise, leaked benchmarks suggest that the Fold 7 could debut with Android 16 and One UI 8. That's... unexpected, and kind of sounds like a wishful thinking. If true, it means Samsung might beat Google to its own software punch, but given that these companies have been in close partnership for some years now, it's less of a race between them and more of them boosting each other. It's kind of funny to think that the 2024 Samsung flagships just got Android 15 a month ago, and we are now expecting the next foldable with Android 16 like 2 months from now. Granted, this year's update slowdown was very obviously due to some trouble behind the scenes — possibly with AI features and integration. Both devices will enjoy Samsung's new 7-year software update policy, which is great future-proofing, so long as these updates are timely from now on. Cameras have always been the weak spot for Samsung's Fold line. But that might change with the Z Fold 7 , which is rumored to rock a new 200MP main sensor. Finally! The rest of the setup? Business as usual: 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 3X telephoto, and a pair of inner and cover selfie cameras that get the job done without fanfare. Compare that to the Fold 6, which kept the same 50MP main camera we've seen since the Fold 4. A solid sensor, but hardly exciting in 2025. If the Fold 7 really brings a 200MP sensor, we could finally see the Fold family catch up to the Galaxy S series in photography — not just in hardware, but hopefully in processing, too. Samsung isn't rocking the boat here. Expect the Fold 7 to have a similar 4,400mAh battery to the Fold 6, with no sign of those fancy new silicon-carbon cells that push the 6,000 mAh limit. Charging speeds? Also unchanged. The Fold 6 tops out at 25W wired and 15W wireless, and the Fold 7 will likely stick to those numbers. Again, Samsung has been incredibly conservative with its battery upgrades ever since the big Galaxy Note 7 debacle years ago. Better to be safe than sorry! Battery life on the Fold 6 was okay — roughly a day of moderate use, especially if you can't get enough of that internal screen. The Fold 7 's efficiency gains might stretch that out a bit, thanks to the newer chip, but don't expect miracles. Here's how the Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Galaxy Z Fold 6 will likely compare, based on rumored specs. Of course, reality may differ slightly once the Z Fold 7 is revealed: Also read: While the Galaxy Z Fold 6 was mostly a safer refinement, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 might be the long-awaited glow-up this form factor needs. Thinner, lighter, more powerful, and with a potential camera overhaul — Samsung isn't ready to give up the race for the foldable market just yet. And it had better! The company may have been first on the scene, but the competition has definitely caught up and, some might say, has surpassed Samsung with thinner, faster, and more enduring foldables. We'll see about that when the Z Fold 7 launches! If you held out on upgrading last year, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 might finally be your moment, fingers crossed!
Mint
12-05-2025
- Mint
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 tipped to outsize last-gen Z Fold 6: Check details
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Z Flip 7 are expected to be the next foldables from Samsung, with the launch reportedly expected in the month ofJuly. So far, there have been numerous leaks shaping our understanding of how these foldable phones might look like. But now, according to a new reveal by the tipster Ice Universe, new dimensions, potentially belonging to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, have surfaced. These new dimensions give us a hint of what to expect from the Z Fold 7. It is expected to be both taller and wider compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 6, as well as the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition. Ice Universe states that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could measure 158.4 mm x 143.1 mm x 3.9 mm. In comparison, the Z Fold 6 measures 153.5 mm x 132.6 mm x 5.6 mm, while the Galaxy Z Fold SE, labelled as the W25, measures 157.9 mm x 142.6 mm x 4.9 mm. This suggests that the Z Fold 7 could indeed be both taller and wider compared to the Z Fold 6. Also, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is speculated to be quite thin. The same tipster also mentioned that it could be the thinnest foldable smartphone yet, potentially measuring 3.9 mm when unfolded and 8.9 mm when folded. Ice Universe also recently highlighted that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's inner bezel is expected to be notably narrow. He shared an image suggesting that the Z Fold 7 could feature 1 mm bezels on the inner screen and 1.2 mm bezels on the outer screen.
