Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumoured to be the thinnest foldable

According to the often-reliable tipster @UniverseIce, Samsung is reportedly shifting its focus towards significantly reducing the thickness and weight of its flagship smartphones. This new direction is supported by the claim that the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 is engineered to be the thinnest foldable phone available, measuring a mere 3.9mm when unfolded and an impressively slim 8.9mm when folded.

In terms of battery specifications, @UniverseIce corroborated earlier leaks indicating that the Z Fold 7 will likely retain the same 4,400mAh battery capacity as its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 6. However, the leak also hinted at the integration of new battery technology and enhanced charging capabilities.

Despite these potential advancements, the battery capacity might appear modest when compared to competitors like the Oppo Find N5, which boasts a larger 5,600mAh battery. Oppo achieved this higher capacity by utilizing a high-density silicon-carbon mixture in its battery cells, allowing for a greater energy density within a similar physical space.

Nevertheless, if the rumours regarding its thickness prove accurate, the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s exceptionally slim profile could be Samsung’s key differentiator in the increasingly crowded foldable phone market. Following a recent dip in foldable market rankings, achieving the title of the thinnest foldable might be the compelling innovation Samsung needs to recapture consumer attention.

To provide context, the current Galaxy Z Fold 6 measures 12.2mm when folded and 5.6mm when open. Meanwhile, the Oppo Find N5 currently holds the title of the slimmest book-style foldable, with a folded thickness of 8.93mm and an unfolded thickness of 4.21mm. If Samsung manages to surpass these dimensions with the Fold 7, it would represent a significant achievement in foldable design and engineering.

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Should these latest rumours materialize, Samsung could potentially claim the crown for the world’s thinnest foldable, dethroning Oppo. This, of course, assumes that Oppo does not introduce an even slimmer Find N model before Samsung unveils its Z Fold 7.

Shifting focus to Samsung’s other upcoming foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, the same insider suggests a notable battery upgrade to 4,300mAh, an increase from the Z Flip 6’s 4,000mAh. This potential upgrade has been supported by multiple sources, suggesting a likely improvement in battery life for the next-generation clamshell foldable.

Samsung’s apparent strategic decision to prioritize a thinner foldable design, even if it entails maintaining a similar battery capacity for the Z Fold 7, represents a calculated risk. The ultimate success of this approach will depend on the device’s real-world performance and how consumers weigh thinness against battery longevity.