The Breakthroughs Powering Samsung’s Thinnest, Most Refined Foldables – Samsung Newsroom Australia

 

Ever since Samsung created the foldable category by unveiling the first foldable smartphone in 2019, Samsung has pursued one goal: to give users large-screens in a pocket-friendly device. Years and thousands of design and engineering advancements later, Galaxy foldable devices have again not only exceeded that goal but set a new standard for mobile foldable innovation.

 

The Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are Samsung’s thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldables to date.

 

 

Pocket-friendly Proportions

 

Galaxy Z Flip7 slides into pocket at just 6.5 mm thin when open and 13.7 mm when closed.  An ultra-high-density circuit board makes sure there is no wasted space internally and Samsung enhanced the battery’s energy density, boosting its capacity by 300 mAh while reducing its thickness.

 

 

Meanwhile, Galaxy Z Fold7 is nearly half the thickness of the original Fold, measuring just 8.9 mm folded and 4.2 mm unfolded[1].

 

 

Galaxy Z Fold7 introduces a third-generation FlexHinge that is 27% thinner and 43% lighter than its predecessor[2]. Key upgrades include:

 

  • Thinner critical rotating and supporting elements, resulting in a hinge that is smaller in size.
  • Separate supporting and rotating functions add structural stability.
  • A wingplate that opens wider delivers a flatter and cleaner screen for a more premium viewing experience.

 

 

Thinner Displays

 

 

The display is a cornerstone of Galaxy Z Fold7’s hardware innovations:

 

  • Reduced display thickness by completely reoptimising the panel structure.

 

 

With Galaxy Z Flip7, Samsung maintains the Z Flip series’ iconic design but packs more power in a smaller package:

 

  • A new edge-to-edge Infinity Cover Display removes the black notch to provide more content and cleaner visuals.
  • The HID camera is precisely corner-mounted, keeping visuals clean and symmetrical.
  • The display bezel shrinks from 3.94 mm to 1.25 mm, a 68% reduction that makes Galaxy Z Flip7 the Galaxy’s thinnest display bezel on a foldable.

 

 

Pro Cameras, Optimised for Potability

 

 

Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers an ultra-level camera experience, providing flagship technology in a sleek and light design.

 

  • First 200 MP wide-angle camera in a Galaxy Z Series
  • The camera module shrunk by 18% and ran nearly 30,000 simulations, culminating in the thinnest 200 MP camera on a foldable device that doesn’t sacrifice image quality.

 

 

On Galaxy Z Flip7, the camera module has been redesigned from the ground up, delivering flagship image quality in a slimmer housing. To achieve a thinner design while maintaining high performance, Samsung streamlined the internal structure of the entire module, incorporating a smaller actuator to ensure high-performance autofocus with less bulk.

 

 

Strong Materials, Lighter Feel   

 

 

The Bottom Line

Give consumers a refined foldable that feels as effortless as any premium smartphone.

Welcome to the new era of pocket-ready power.

 

 

[1] The thickness of Galaxy Z Fold7 when unfolded does not include the frame of the Main Screen.

[2] Compared to previous Galaxy Z Fold series.

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