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Samsung Confirms July Launch for Fold 7 and Flip 7, Delays Flip FE and Tri-Fold to Q4

Production for Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 screens begins, while chip yield issues push affordable and tri-fold models to later in the year.

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This file photo provided by Samsung Electronics Co. shows the Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic edition unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event in Paris, France, on July 10, 2024. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 at a July Unpacked event in New York, with a global release expected in Q3 2025.
  • The Galaxy Z Flip FE and the company’s first tri-fold device, likely called the Galaxy G Fold, are now scheduled for a Q4 2025 launch.
  • Production of foldable OLED screens for the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 has started, ensuring their release timeline remains on track.
  • Delays for the Z Flip FE are attributed to low yields of Samsung's Exynos 2500 chip, prompting speculation about an alternate Exynos 2400e chipset.
  • The tri-fold Galaxy G Fold is rumored to feature a near-10-inch display and advanced folding mechanisms, positioning it as a premium flagship.