The Breakthroughs Powering Samsung’s Thinnest, Most Refined Foldables

Since unveiling the foldable smartphone in 2019, Samsung has pursued one goal: to give users big-screen power in a pocket-friendly device. Years and thousands of design and engineering advancements later, that promise comes to life.

The Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are Samsung’s thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldables to date.

Pocket-friendly Proportions

Galaxy Z Flip7 slides into any pocket at just 6.5 mm thin when open and 13.7 mm when closedAn ultra-high-density circuit board makes sure there is no wasted space internally and Samsung enhanced the battery’s energy density, boosting its capacity by 300 mAh while reducing its thickness.

Meanwhile, Galaxy Z Fold7 is nearly half the thickness of the original Fold, measuring just 8.9 mm folded and 4.2 mm unfoldedThis 48% reduction combined with a wider, brighter screen and a new 21:9 bar-phone aspect ratio, delivers a foldable device that is both portable and intuitive to use.

Slimmer and more Advanced Hinges

Galaxy Z Fold7 introduces a third-generation Armour FlexHinge that is 27% thinner and 43% lighter than its predecessor. Key upgrades include:

• Thinner critical rotating and supporting elements, resulting in a hinge that is smaller in size while maintaining strength.
• New alloy components that increase yield strength and allow for effortless folding
• Separate supporting and rotating functions add structural stability and greater design flexibility.
• A wingplate that opens wider delivers a flatter and cleaner screen for a more premium viewing experience.

Galaxy Z Flip7 features Samsung’s thinnest FlexHinge yet. It’s 29% slimmer than the hinge on Galaxy Z Flip6 yet still supports full FlexMode and day-to-day usability.

Thinner and Intuitive Displays 

The display is a cornerstone of Galaxy Z Fold7’s hardware innovations, with a focus on greater functionality while delivering a device that is lighter and thinner:

• Reduced display thickness by completely reoptimizing the panel structure and introducing advanced materials.
• Titanium-based lattice replaces carbon fiber for intuitive resistance.
• Achieved a slimmer profile by redesigning the panel layer for consistent rigidity.
• Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) is thicker than the UTG on Galaxy Z Fold6 for a smooth and less-visible crease.

With Galaxy Z Flip7, Samsung maintains the Z Flip series’ iconic design but packs more power in a smaller package:

• A new edge-to-edge Infinity Cover Display removes the black notch to provide more content and cleaner visuals.
• The HID camera is precisely corner-mounted, keeping visuals clean and symmetrical.
• The display bezel shrinks from 3.94 mm to 1.25 mm[3], a 68% reduction.Pro Cameras, Optimized for Potability

Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers an ultra-level camera experience, providing flagship technology in a sleek and light design.

• First 200 MP wide-angle camera in a foldable that’s made possible by a new thin Actuator and a complete structural redesign.
• The camera module ran nearly 30,000 simulations, culminating in a thin 200 MP camera on a foldable device that doesn’t sacrifice image quality.

On Galaxy Z Flip7, the camera module has been reengineered from the ground up, delivering flagship image quality in a slimmer housing. To achieve a thinner design while maintaining high performance, Samsung streamlined the internal structure of the entire module, incorporating a smaller actuator to ensure high-performance autofocus with less bulk.

Tougher Materials, Lighter Feel   

Samsung reinforced Galaxy Z Fold7’s thin profile with premium materials. The cover screen now features Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2[4], making it 30% stronger[5] in material strength than the previous generation. Additionally, the frame and hinge cover have been upgraded to Advanced Armour Aluminum[6], a material that is 10% tougher[7] than the Armor Aluminum previous used in Galaxy Z Fold6.

The Bottom Line

Every hinge, display layer and camera component inside Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 was redesigned for one purpose: give consumers a refined foldable that feels as effortless as any premium smartphone.

Welcome to the new era of pocket-ready power.

[1] Galaxy Z Flip7’s thickness measured from top to bottom of the glass at the thinnest point.

[2] Galaxy Z Fold7’s thickness measured from top to bottom of the glass at the thinnest point.

[3] Compared to Galaxy Z Flip6

[4] Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 is applied to the front of the device and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 is applied to the rear.

[5] Based on Corning internal lab testing. Comparison is at the material level between Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 and Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2, as used on Galaxy Z Fold6.

[6] Advanced Armor Aluminum frame does not include volume and side keys, SIM tray or camera lens barrel.

[7] Based on Samsung internal testing of Advanced Armor Aluminum versus Armor Aluminum used in Galaxy Z Fold6. Improvement measured at the material level and may not reflect overall device durability.