Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Z Fold7 at its Unpacked event on July 9, and while the spotlight is on thickness, a small but meaningful change has caught the attention of fans: the ridged camera rings are gone.
Introduced with the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Z Fold6, these textured camera rings were meant to add visual flair. Instead, they drew criticism for feeling cheap and gimmicky, especially on the Z Fold6.
Now, Samsung seems to have taken that feedback seriously.
According to renders shared by @UniverseIce, the Galaxy Z Fold7 will feature a sleeker, ringless camera module, doing away with the controversial design. The change isn’t just cosmetic — it contributes to a more polished and high-end appearance, which many felt the previous design lacked.
Samsung has reportedly dropped the so-called “Saturn Ring” design that was once considered for the Fold7, suggesting that the company is listening closely to its user base this time around.
Flagship specs, minimalist finish
Beyond the camera redesign, the Z Fold7 is expected to pack serious hardware: a 200MP main sensor, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP 3x telephoto camera setup — all housed in a slim 8.2mm chassis when folded. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, run One UI 8 on Android 16, and feature an 8.2-inch main AMOLED display and a 6.5-inch cover screen. Samsung is also said to be dropping the under-display camera in favor of a more traditional hole-punch selfie cam, likely to improve photo quality.
Interestingly, this camera redesign could signal broader changes ahead. The cleaner camera layout is also rumored for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9 in New York will also include the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Watch 8, and possibly a first look at Samsung’s long-rumored tri-fold phone.
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