Overview

• The Galaxy Z Fold 7 achieved record thinness but its slim frame has made one-handed unfolding noticeably harder than on the Z Fold 6.
• Users have adopted a simple grip-tape solution on the phone’s edge to add friction and improve the unfolding experience.
• Samsung has described the Z Fold 7 as a “trade-off” device due to the removal of S Pen support and a stagnant 4,400 mAh battery capacity.
• In an official briefing, Samsung confirmed ongoing research into silicon-carbon battery technology aimed at boosting capacity and charging speeds in future Fold models.
• Industry reports and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predict the Z Fold 8 will feature laser-drilled metal plates to minimize the crease and a bespoke 2 nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chip for enhanced performance.