Samsung Reveals the Design Process of the Thinnest Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7
In a groundbreaking move, Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, showcasing significant advancements in design, durability, and user experience. Central to these improvements is the new third-generation Armor FlexHinge, which makes the devices thinner, lighter, and more refined.
The Armor FlexHinge, thinner yet highly durable, reduces the visible crease and almost eliminates any gap when the devices are closed. This redesign contributes to a slimmer profile for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, making it the world's thinnest foldable smartphone at just 4.4mm thick unfolded and weighing only 215g.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 features an 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner display with slimmer bezels and tighter manufacturing tolerances, resulting in a more immersive and usable screen both folded and unfolded. The outer cover screen is also wider, enhancing usability when folded. The internal structure was upgraded to reduce crease visibility, making the foldable screen appear more seamless and refined.
Regarding the S Pen, Samsung notably dropped S Pen support for the Z Fold 7, citing the thinner design as the reason. This marks the end of the stylus feature legacy that was part of earlier Galaxy Note and some Fold devices.
In the camera department, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is equipped with an advanced 200MP main camera sensor, continuing Samsung's trend of pushing high-resolution imaging within foldable form factors. The Z Flip 7 also received upgrades, including a larger cover screen and improved Flex Mode for better multitasking and photography experiences.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has been reduced to 13.7mm when folded and 6.5mm when opened. Samsung claims the Flip 7 has the world's thinnest display bezel on a foldable, with a 68% reduction in screen bezels.
These refinements make the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 not only more portable and elegant but also more practical for everyday use, marking a significant evolution in Samsung's foldable smartphone design and technology. The devices offer improved experiences in scrolling, gaming, and memory capture due to their thinner design. The hinge's wingplate on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 allows the display to lie flatter when fully opened.
| Feature | Advancement Details | |----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | **Armor FlexHinge** | Third-generation mechanism, thinner yet highly durable, nearly no gap when closed, reduces crease visibility[1][4] | | **Display** | 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner display, slimmer bezels, improved tolerances, wider cover screen[2][3][4] | | **S Pen** | Support discontinued on Z Fold7 due to thinner body design[2] | | **Camera** | Main camera upgraded to 200MP sensor on Fold7, improved cover display and Flex Mode on Flip7[2] | | **Design** | Thinnest and lightest foldables yet; Fold7 at 4.4mm unfolded and 215g, more refined ergonomic feel[1][2][3] |
With these advancements, Samsung continues to push the boundaries of foldable technology, offering users devices that are not only innovative but also practical for everyday use.
The thinner and more durable Armor FlexHinge on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 reduces the visible crease and almost eliminates any gap when the devices are closed, contributing to a slimmer profile for the phone. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 also boasts a smartphone-leading 200MP main camera sensor and a more immersive 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner display, both components of the advancements Samsung is making in the realm of Smartphones and gadgets technology.
