Samsung’s upcoming foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, might not be a major overhaul, but a new leak suggests at least one meaningful upgrade — a refined hinge mechanism that could make the display crease less visible.
A tipster going by the name @PandaFlashPro on X claims that Samsung has improved the hinge design on its next clamshell which should reduce the crease that runs across the middle of the foldable screen.
While it’s not the first time we’ve heard about hinge refinements, any improvement in this area is welcome—especially since the crease remains one of the biggest pain points of foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has already made some progress in this area, and if this rumor holds up, the Z Flip 7 might push things even further.
That’s pretty much it
That said, not all the leaks surrounding Samsung’s upcoming flip have been promising. For one, it might not bring a major upgrade in terms of performance.
The Z Flip 7 is rumored to launch with an in-house Exynos 2500 chip instead of Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon. We will have to wait to see how it stacks up against the competition, but given Samsung’s mixed track record with Exynos chips, there’s reason to be cautious.
Moreover, it is also said to retain the same 25W wired charging speed as its predecessor, which feels a bit outdated compared to some of the faster-charging foldables on the market. The design may also stay largely the same, aside from a potentially slimmer profile.
Of course, AI-powered features will likely be a big part of the experience, just as they were with Samsung’s recent flagship devices. Whether these will be genuinely useful or just more of the same remains to be seen.
With Samsung’s Summer Unpacked still months away, there’s plenty of time for more leaks and details to surface. But based on what we know so far, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 looks to be yet another incremental upgrade rather than a major upgrade. Hopefully, Samsung has a few surprises up its sleeve.
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