The next generation of Samsung foldable phones could see large displays, which will help the phone maker keep up with the competition.
One complaint about the Z Fold series is that the screen size has barely increased. For instance, the outer display of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is 6.3 inches, and the inner display measures 7.6 inches. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 5's outer display is only 0.1 inches smaller, while the main display remains the same. However, the Galaxy Z Fold SE, which is only sold in China and Korea, saw a much more substantial increase.
Fold 7 should have same display sizes as Fold 6 SE. So, Fold 6 SE will basically become the Fold 7. Flip 7 should grow from 6.7" to 6.85" and cover display should be around 4".December 2, 2024
This disappointed Samsung foldable fans, but a recent post on X from display analyst Ross Young has hinted that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is taking inspiration from the exclusive device, which he calls the Z Fold 6 SE.
According to Young, "Fold 7 should have same display sizes as Fold 6 SE. So, Fold 6 SE will basically become the Fold 7". That means we could expect an inner display measuring roughly 8 inches and a 6.5-inch outer display.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 screen increase
Young also says that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 should grow from 6.7 inches to 6.85 inches and the cover display should be around 4 inches. That would match the Motorola Razr Plus 2024. While seeing a screen increase is great, and sorely needed, Samsung still needs to make better use of the cover screens on its foldables.
I know from personal experience that the outer display on the Z Fold 6 tends to be too narrow to used comfortably. This issue is especially noticeable when you have the phone in a case. I would hope that the Z Fold 7 is slightly wider, at least to make it easier and more comfortable to use while folded.
It isn't just screen increases that have hit the Z Fold 7 rumor mill, either. Recently, Samsung's head of mobile, TM Roh, stated they wanted the Z Fold 7 to be as thin as the Galaxy S24 Ultra. For reference, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is 8.6mm thick, while the Z Fold 6 measures 12.1mm thick. That's a fair amount to shave off, so it will be interesting to see how they manage it.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is still a ways off, but Samsung needs to pull out something special. The issue remains that there's a lot of competition from devices like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Hopefully, Samsung will find a way to keep the Z Fold series as one of the best foldable phones, but only time will tell.
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