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Samsung Begins Production of Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 Ahead of July Launch

The foldable devices will feature distinct chipsets, with reduced production targets following last year's sales performance.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 (pictured) were unveiled in July 2024

Overview

  • Samsung has started mass production of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, targeting a July 2025 launch.
  • The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will reportedly feature Samsung's in-house Exynos 2500 chipset, while the Z Fold 7 is expected to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.
  • Production targets for the new models are set at two million Z Fold 7 units and three million Z Flip 7 units, reflecting a 40% reduction from the previous generation.
  • The reduced production volume is attributed to underwhelming sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 released in 2024.
  • Samsung aims to balance cost, performance, and market demand with its chipset strategy and adjusted production forecasts.