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		<title>Armor FlexHinge &#8211; Samsung Newsroom South Africa</title>
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				<title>[Video] Crafting Perfection: The Making of Galaxy Z TriFold</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[On December 2, Samsung Electronics unveiled Galaxy Z TriFold – the company’s multi-folding form factor.   Built on a decade of foldable smartphone]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On December 2, Samsung Electronics<strong> </strong>unveiled Galaxy Z TriFold – the company’s multi-folding form factor.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Built on a decade of foldable smartphone innovation, Galaxy Z TriFold demonstrates engineering mastery with its most advanced foldable technologies, optimized for the unique demands of the form factor. This includes the enhanced robotic precision, craftsmanship and rigorous testing to deliver an innovative structure that performs reliably in daily life.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For example, two different-sized Armor FlexHinges – optimized for the multi-folding design – are assembled through advanced automated systems, while a specialized display attachment process and 3D laser scanning ensure the device&#8217;s surface quality and cinematic viewing experience on its 10-inch display.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Advanced inspection methods ensure every small requirement is met, including high-speed CT scanning of the flexible printed circuit board to verify that it has been correctly manufactured according to the design. This ensures accuracy and reliability before bonding it with the display components.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For long-term reliability, Galaxy Z TriFold’s main display undergoes a 200,000-cycle multi-folding test – equivalent to folding the device approximately 100 times a day for five years – along with a series of scenario-based evaluations.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>From manufacturing to everyday use, Galaxy Z TriFold is built to unfold new possibilities and elevate the user experience. Watch the full video below to witness the innovation and craftsmanship behind this groundbreaking device.</p>
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				<title>Samsung Elevates the Foldable Era and Everyday Well-being with the Launch of the new Galaxy Z7 series and Galaxy Watch8 series</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:43:13 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the availability of its latest foldable smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (Galaxy]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. </strong>has announced the availability of its latest foldable smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (Galaxy Z7 series), and its new Galaxy Watch8 series.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23387" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/019-combo-galaxy-zfold7-jetblack-Zflip7-jetblack-watch8-graphite.jpg" alt="" width="4500" height="2998" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/019-combo-galaxy-zfold7-jetblack-Zflip7-jetblack-watch8-graphite.jpg 4500w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/019-combo-galaxy-zfold7-jetblack-Zflip7-jetblack-watch8-graphite-845x563.jpg 845w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/019-combo-galaxy-zfold7-jetblack-Zflip7-jetblack-watch8-graphite-768x512.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/019-combo-galaxy-zfold7-jetblack-Zflip7-jetblack-watch8-graphite-1024x682.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 4500px) 100vw, 4500px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 and  Z Flip7 FE: Ultra Thin and Light with Intuitive Intelligence</strong></h3>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>The Galaxy Z7 Series represent the next leap in smartphone innovation — refined through years of breakthrough engineering and elevated with advanced intelligence. Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE are Samsung’s thinnest, lightest and most advanced Z series yet. Powered by cutting-edge performance and seamlessly integrated Galaxy AI<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><sup>1</sup></a>, they are intelligent, adaptive companions that anticipate and respond to your needs in real time. With expansive, flexible displays, pro-grade cameras and context-aware intelligence, they open up new realms of productivity, creativity and connection.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Galaxy Z Fold7 brings Galaxy advancements together and broadens their scope, delivering the Ultra experience in the thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet. It offers immersive, high-octane performance on an expansive screen, empowering you to game, stream, connect and create all at once. Galaxy’s true AI companion experience has also been optimised for the foldable format, enabling fluid interactions across more apps and the larger screen. And with Camera and Screen Sharing with Gemini Live, you can talk naturally to Gemini about what you’re viewing. Simply share a picture of a local delicacy while you’re exploring a new city and ask Gemini where to try it nearby<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span>[1]</span></a>. Plus, Galaxy Z Fold7’s Ultra-grade 200MP high-resolution camera gives you the freedom to shoot at flexible angles, putting professional-quality content creation at your fingertips. Enjoy convenient editing features like Generative Edit, which now automatically detects passerby in the background of photos and proactively recommends what to remove, eliminating the need to make manual selections. With Galaxy Z Fold7, you get familiarity and durability in a head-turning new design that unfolds into something extraordinary.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Galaxy Z Flip7 distills flagship power, intelligence and personality into a compact and iconic form. With its edge-to-edge FlexWindow, you can express yourself, access key features at a glance and stay connected, all without opening the device. Built for dynamic lifestyles, Galaxy Z Flip7 transforms the way you capture and share — from flawless selfies to cinematic video — all with the agility and creativity only the Flip can offer. To help you stay in control of your day, Now Bar delivers helpful information right on Galaxy Z Flip7’s FlexWindow. See what song is playing, view your workout progress or check on the ETA of your rideshare with one quick glance. You can also use Camera Sharing with Gemini Live to share what you see through your camera and chat with Gemini in real time, whether you’re asking for road trip tips while traveling with your dog or you want outfit suggestions based on the day’s weather. Simply share your camera in Flex Mode and converse with Gemini hands-free. And with fun new features like Portrait Studio for Pet, you can instantly transform any snapped or downloaded pet photo into a work of art. Choose from styles like artistic painting, 3D cartoon, fisheye or professional-quality portrait and create a frame-worthy masterpiece with one quick tap. Galaxy Z Flip7 is the perfect balance of style, substance and smart utility — a true AI companion that’s built to last, flip after flip.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span>Bringing the foldable experience to even more users, Samsung also announced Galaxy Z Flip7 FE. Compact when folded and expansive when opened, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE features a 6.7-inch Main Display for an immersive viewing experience. The 50MP FlexCam enables high-quality selfies and video in Flex Mode, letting users capture content hands-free, without even opening the device. Now Brief surfaces helpful updates &#8211; including weather, daily schedules and commute alerts &#8211; on the cover screen, in a layout optimised for Galaxy Z Flip7 FE’s compact form. Available in Black and White, it delivers a minimalist look that complements its intelligent, foldable design.</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE aren’t just next-generation foldables; they are a new class of smartphone designed to fit in your life and elevate it. Familiar yet transformative, they blend power, portability, style and substance, whether you seek a revolutionary Ultra experience or an AI powerhouse that fits in your pocket. As form factors evolve to look and think differently, this generation of foldables represents the next leap in smartphone innovation. Years of breakthrough engineering have led foldables to become flexible canvases for the new AI experience.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Galaxy Watch8 Series: Ultra-Comfort Meets Real-Time Health Motivation</strong></h3>
<p>Completing the Galaxy ecosystem, the <a href="https://samsungmobilepress.com/press-releases/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workout/"><strong>Galaxy Watch8 series</strong></a> — including <strong>Galaxy Watch8</strong> and <strong>Galaxy Watch8 Classic </strong>— brings the same spirit of re-engineering found in the new phones to the wrist. Galaxy Watch8 features advanced sensor technology and creates an intuitive AI-powered experience to help users fulfill a healthier, more connected life, Its ultra-thin cushion design and Dynamic Lug system flex naturally for all-day comfort and more precise sensor contact. Leveraging Samsung’s BioActive Sensor for continuous health tracking, the watches deliver real-time insights and instant rewards or alerts across sleep, stress, nutrition and activity, turning healthy intentions into <a href="https://samsungmobilepress.com/feature-stories/great-health-can-happen-overnight-with-galaxy-watch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">immediate, motivating feedback</a>. Plus for the first time, Galaxy Watch8 introduces the Antioxidant Index for the first time in a smartwatch, enabling you to measure carotenoid levels in just five seconds and make informed lifestyle choices for healthy aging.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<h3><strong>Hands-On With the Galaxy Z Series and the Watch8 Series at Galaxy Hangouts</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Samsung is currently hosting Galaxy Hangouts</strong> pop-up café experience in major cities across the country. At Hangouts, Galaxy fans and the curious can relax with a complimentary coffee, connect with friends, and get hands-on with the ground-breaking new <strong>Galaxy Z7 series</strong>, and Galaxy <strong>Watch8 Series</strong> devices. To find a Galaxy Hangout near you, click <a href="https://news.samsung.com/za/samsung-launches-galaxy-hangouts-a-fresh-new-pop-up-experience-for-galaxy-fans-and-mobile-tech-enthusiasts">here</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23409" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/20250726_111924-1.jpg" alt="" width="5212" height="3012" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/20250726_111924-1.jpg 5212w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/20250726_111924-1-974x563.jpg 974w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/20250726_111924-1-768x444.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/20250726_111924-1-1024x592.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 5212px) 100vw, 5212px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Now available </strong></h3>
<p>Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Flip7 FE, Galaxy Watch8, and Galaxy Watch8 Classic are available for purchase at <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za">Samsung.com</a> and in stores starting August 01. Galaxy Z Fold7 is offered in Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack<sup><a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2">2</a></sup> Galaxy Z Flip7 comes in Jetblack, Blue Shadow, Coralred<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3"><sup>3</sup></a>. Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, which brings the foldable experience to a wider audience, is available in Black or White.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Galaxy Watch8 is available in two sizes — 44 mm and 40 mm — and comes in Graphite or Silver. Galaxy Watch8 Classic comes in 46 mm with Black or White options, while the new Galaxy Watch Ultra is offered in four titanium finishes, including the new Titanium Blue.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span>The Galaxy Z Fold7 is available at these recommended retail prices</span><a href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4"><sup>4</sup></a><span>:</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span> </span><span>Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB – R49,999</span></li>
<li><span> </span><span>Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB – R45,999</span></li>
<li><span> </span><span>Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB – R42,999</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>The Galaxy Z Flip7 is available at these recommended retail prices<a href="#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5"><sup>5</sup></a><span>:</span><br />
</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><span> </span><span>Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB &#8211; R27,499</span></li>
<li><span> </span><span>Galaxy Z Flip7 256GB – R24,999</span></li>
<li><span> </span><span>Galaxy Z Flip7 FE 256GB – R21,499</span></li>
<li><span> </span><span>Galaxy Z Flip7 FE 128GB – R18,499</span></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>We have an exciting launch offer for both devices, where customers can double their storage and get 512GB for the price of 256GB. This limited offer is valid until from 01 August 31 August 2025. Terms and Conditions apply.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Get expanded access to Google AI Pro23 and 2TB of cloud storage for 6 months at no cost with Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE.</p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>The Galaxy Watch8 is available at these recommended retail prices<a href="#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6"><sup>6</sup></a><span>:</span></span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span> </span><span>Galaxy Watch8 40mm – R6,999</span></li>
<li><span> </span><span>Galaxy Watch8 44mm – R7,499</span></li>
<li><span> </span><span>Galaxy Watch8 Classic – R9,999</span></li>
<li><span> </span><span>Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) – R12,999</span></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For greater peace of mind with your new Galaxy device, Samsung Care+ offers comprehensive coverage for accidental damage, repairs and replacements. Get a discount on the once-off cover rates for the Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE. Click <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/offer/samsung-care-plus/">here</a> for more details.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For more information about the Galaxy Z series and Galaxy Watch8 series, please visit: <a href="https://news.samsung.com/za/">Samsung Newsroom</a>, <a href="https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/">SamsungMobilePress.com</a> and <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold7/buy/">Samsung.com</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><sup style="font-size: small;">[1]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;">Samsung Account login may be required to use certain AI features. Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features. Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary depending on the region/country, OS/One UI version, device model and phone carrier.</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2"><sup style="font-size: small;">[2]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;">Colour availability may vary depending on market, country or carrier.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3"><sup style="font-size: small;">[3]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;">Colour availability may vary depending on market, country or carrier.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4"><sup style="font-size: small;">[4]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;">Recommended retail prices only. Prices may vary per retailer.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5"><sup style="font-size: small;">[5]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;">Recommended retail prices only. Prices may vary per retailer.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6"><sup style="font-size: small;">[6]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;">Recommended retail prices only. Prices may vary per retailer.</span></p>
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				<title>The Breakthroughs Powering Samsung’s Thinnest, Most Refined Foldables</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[  Ever since Samsung created the foldable category by unveiling the first foldable smartphone in 2019, Samsung has pursued one goal: to give users]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23242 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/012-combo-galaxy-zfold7-blueshadow-Zflip7-blueshadow.jpg" alt="" width="4500" height="2998" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/012-combo-galaxy-zfold7-blueshadow-Zflip7-blueshadow.jpg 4500w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/012-combo-galaxy-zfold7-blueshadow-Zflip7-blueshadow-845x563.jpg 845w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/012-combo-galaxy-zfold7-blueshadow-Zflip7-blueshadow-768x512.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/012-combo-galaxy-zfold7-blueshadow-Zflip7-blueshadow-1024x682.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 4500px) 100vw, 4500px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Ever since Samsung created the foldable category by unveiling the first foldable smartphone in 2019, Samsung has pursued one goal: to give users large-screens in a pocket-friendly device. Years and thousands of design and engineering advancements later, Galaxy foldable devices have again not only exceeded that goal but set a new standard for mobile foldable innovation</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are Samsung’s thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldables to date.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Pocket-friendly Proportions</strong></h3>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23373" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/002-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody-1.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="960" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/002-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody-1.jpg 1440w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/002-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody-1-845x563.jpg 845w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/002-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/002-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Galaxy Z Flip7 slides into pocket at just 6.5 mm thin when open and 13.7 mm when closed.  An 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.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23243 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/022-lifestyle-galaxy-zfold7-blueshadow.jpg" alt="" width="4500" height="3000" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/022-lifestyle-galaxy-zfold7-blueshadow.jpg 4500w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/022-lifestyle-galaxy-zfold7-blueshadow-845x563.jpg 845w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/022-lifestyle-galaxy-zfold7-blueshadow-768x512.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/022-lifestyle-galaxy-zfold7-blueshadow-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 4500px) 100vw, 4500px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Galaxy Z Fold7 is nearly half the thickness of the original Fold, measuring just 8.9 mm folded and 4.2 mm unfolded. This 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.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Stronger, Slimmer Hinges </strong></h3>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23370" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/003-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody-1.gif" alt="" width="1440" height="810" /></p>
<p>Galaxy Z Fold7 introduces a <strong>third-generation Armor FlexHinge that is</strong> <strong>27% thinner and 43% lighter</strong> than its predecessor. Key upgrades include:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Thinner critical rotating and supporting elements</strong>, resulting in a hinge that is smaller in size while maintaining strength.</li>
<li><strong>New alloy components that increase yield strength by over 14%</strong> allow the hinge to better withstand repeated folding.</li>
<li><strong>Separate supporting and rotating functions </strong>add structural stability and greater design flexibility.</li>
<li><strong>A wingplate that opens wider</strong> delivers a flatter and cleaner screen for a more premium viewing experience.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23375" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/004-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody.gif" alt="" width="1440" height="810" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Galaxy Z Flip7 features <strong>Samsung’s thinnest FlexHinge yet</strong>. It’s 29% slimmer than the hinge on Galaxy Z Flip6 yet still supports full FlexMode and day-to-day toughness.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Thinner, Stronger Displays</strong></h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23372" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/005-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody-1.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="804" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/005-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody-1.jpg 1440w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/005-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody-1-1000x558.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/005-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/005-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></p>
<p>The display is a cornerstone of Galaxy Z Fold7’s hardware innovations, with a focus on greater durability while ensuring the device is lighter and thinner:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Reduced display thickness by more than 39%</strong> by completely reoptimizing the panel structure and introducing advanced materials.</li>
<li><strong>Titanium-based lattice replaces carbon fiber </strong>for 64% improved durability and better resistance.</li>
<li><strong>Achieved a slimmer profile</strong> by redesigning the panel layer to better absorb external stress and ensure consistent rigidity.</li>
<li><strong>Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) is 50% thicker</strong> than the UTG on Galaxy Z Fold6 for a smoother, less-visible crease and improved performance.</li>
</ul>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23241" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/001-product-galaxy-zflip7-blueshadow.jpg" alt="" width="4500" height="3000" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/001-product-galaxy-zflip7-blueshadow.jpg 4500w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/001-product-galaxy-zflip7-blueshadow-845x563.jpg 845w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/001-product-galaxy-zflip7-blueshadow-768x512.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/001-product-galaxy-zflip7-blueshadow-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 4500px) 100vw, 4500px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With Galaxy Z Flip7, Samsung maintains the Z Flip series’ iconic design but packs more power in a smaller package:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>A new edge-to-edge Infinity Cover Display</strong> removes the black notch to provide more content and cleaner visuals.</li>
<li><strong>The HID camera is precisely corner-mounted</strong>, keeping visuals clean and symmetrical.</li>
<li><strong>The display bezel shrinks from 3.94 mm to 1.25 mm</strong>, a 68% reduction that makes Galaxy Z Flip7 the world’s thinnest display bezel on a foldable.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<h3><strong>Pro Cameras, Optimized for Potability</strong></h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23405" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/007thebreakthroughspoweringsamsungsthinnestmostrefinedfoldablesNewbody_1_648915.gif" alt="" width="720" height="405" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers an ultra-level camera experience, providing flagship technology in a sleek and light design.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>First 200 MP wide-angle camera in a foldable</strong> that’s made possible by a new thin Actuator and a complete structural redesign.</li>
<li><strong>The camera module shrunk by 18% </strong>and ran nearly 30,000 simulations, culminating in the thinnest 200 MP camera on a foldable device that doesn’t sacrifice image quality.</li>
</ul>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23376" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/008-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="838" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/008-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody.jpg 1440w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/008-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody-967x563.jpg 967w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/008-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody-768x447.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/008-the-breakthroughs-powering-samsungs-thinnest-most-refined-foldables-Newbody-1024x596.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Tougher Materials, Lighter Feel</strong></h3>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
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<p>Samsung reinforced Galaxy Z Fold7’s thin profile with stronger, more advanced materials. The cover screen now features Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><sup>1</sup></a>, making it 30% stronger<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2"><sup>2]</sup></a> in material strength than the previous generation. Additionally, the frame and hinge cover have been upgraded to Advanced Armor Aluminum<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3"><sup>3</sup></a>, a material that is 10% tougher<a href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4"><span>[4]</span></a> than the Armor Aluminum previous used in Galaxy Z Fold6.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>The Bottom Line</strong></h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Welcome to the new era of pocket-ready power.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[1]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 is applied to the front of the device and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 is applied to the rear.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[2]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">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.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[3]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Advanced Armor Aluminum frame does not include volume and side keys, SIM tray or camera lens barrel.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[4]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">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.</span></p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:32:24 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[  From 17.1 Millimeters to 8.9 Millimeters: The Journey Behind a 48% Reduction in Thickness     Unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in New York on]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23184 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main0.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="450" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main0.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main0-768x346.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>From 17.1 Millimeters to 8.9 Millimeters: The Journey Behind a 48% Reduction in Thickness</strong></h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23185 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main1F.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main1F.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main1F-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main1F-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in New York on July 9, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is 48% thinner than the original Galaxy Fold. While overall thickness<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><sup>1</sup></a> declined by 29% across the first six generations — from the Galaxy Fold in 2019 to the Galaxy Z Fold6 in 2024 — a significant 26% reduction was achieved in just the past year. This streamlined design reflects Samsung Electronics’ continued advancements in hinge engineering and product design, delivering a more refined user experience.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>To highlight this milestone, Samsung Newsroom explores how the Galaxy Z Fold series has redefined thinness in foldable smartphones from 2019 to today.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23186 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main2F.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="1250" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main2F.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main2F-450x563.jpg 450w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main2F-768x960.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main2F-819x1024.jpg 819w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23187 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main3F.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="160" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main3F.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main3F-768x123.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Making its debut in 2019, the Galaxy Fold was Samsung’s first device to introduce the concept of foldable smartphones. With a maximum folded thickness<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2"><sup>2</sup></a> of 17.1 mm and a maximum unfolded thickness of 7.6 mm, the device offered the public its first look at foldable display technology. This revolutionary form factor ushered in a new mobile experience, allowing users to enjoy a widescreen display from the palm of their hand.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23188 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main4F.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="160" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main4F.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main4F-768x123.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Introduced in 2020, the Galaxy Z Fold2 featured the Hideaway Hinge — consisting of more than 60 internal components for smoother, more flexible folding. The precision-engineered hinge integrated seamlessly into the device’s body, reducing the maximum folded thickness to 16.8mm and a maximum unfolded thickness to 6.9 mm.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23189 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main5F.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="160" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main5F.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main5F-768x123.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>In 2021, the Galaxy Z Fold3 became even more compact — measuring a maximum thickness of 16.0 mm when folded and 6.4 mm when unfolded — while also introducing support for the S Pen and IPX8-rated water resistance, both firsts for the series. Armor Aluminum was applied throughout the device to boost durability, and the upgraded Sweeper technology helped prevent dust and foreign particles from entering the hinge. These enhancements enabled a thinner, sturdier design without compromising usability.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23190 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main6F.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="160" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main6F.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main6F-768x123.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Released in 2022, the Galaxy Z Fold4 brought notable improvements in both weight and thickness. The gear-based hinge was replaced with a linear movement mechanism, reducing internal components and resulting in a maximum folded thickness of 15.8 mm and an unfolded thickness of 6.3 mm. This redesign offered a sleeker profile and improved ergonomics while maintaining the device’s robust performance.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23191 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main7F.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="160" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main7F.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main7F-768x123.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>In 2023, the Galaxy Z Fold5 introduced the Flex Hinge, an innovative hinge mechanism with four drive shafts that enabled the display to curl inward in a water-drop shape, replacing the traditional Hideaway Hinge. This advancement enabled the two halves of the phone to close more evenly, minimising the screen crease and eliminating the gap when folded. The result was a more compact form factor, with a folded thickness of 13.4 mm and an unfolded thickness of 6.1 mm.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23193 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main8F.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="160" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main8F.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main8F-768x123.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Unveiled in 2024, the Galaxy Z Fold6 delivered an even slimmer silhouette — just 12.1 mm when folded and 5.6 mm when unfolded. Featuring a refined structure and design of a symmetrical dual rail hinge, the device could be folded flat or opened to various angles between 75 and 115 degrees for greater versatility. This streamlined build further enhanced portability and everyday usability.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23192 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main9.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="160" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main9.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galazy-Z-Fold-series-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-History-Behind-Thickness_main9-768x123.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Now the thinnest Galaxy smartphone ever, the Galaxy Z Fold7 embodies years of design evolution. With a folded thickness of just 8.9 mm and an unfolded thickness of 4.2 mm, the device sets a new standard for slim foldables. At the core is the Armor FlexHinge — a new structural innovation that fuses advanced materials with an optimised design for superior durability and compactness. While the cover display of the Galaxy Z Fold6 measures 6.3 inches (158.9 mm), the Galaxy Z Fold7’s cover display extends to 6.5 inches (164.8 mm) to increase usability when the device is folded. The main display<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3"><sup>3</sup></a> also spans 8.0 inches (203.1 mm) when unfolded, offering an 11% larger screen area than its predecessor — the biggest in the Z Fold series to date.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With each new generation, the Galaxy Z Fold series has advanced in both form and function — reducing thickness while expanding what’s possible in a mobile device. At the heart of this progress is Samsung’s continuous innovation in hinge technology. As the Galaxy Z Fold series pushes the boundaries of smartphone design, Samsung remains committed to unlocking transformative experiences with next-generation engineering and a foldable form factor like never before.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[1]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Unfolded thickness is measured from the main display to the rear glass. Folded thickness is measured from the cover display to the rear glass.</span><br />
<a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[2]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Maximum folded thickness refers to the thickest point of the device when it is folded shut, which is at its hinge.</span><br />
<a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[3]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Measured diagonally, the Galaxy Z Fold7’s main display size is 203.1 mm in the full rectangle; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners.</span></p>
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				<title>[Galaxy Unpacked 2025] A First Look at the Galaxy Z Fold7: Unfolding a New Standard in Foldable Design</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:49:16 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[On July 09, Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7 at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in Brooklyn — once again redefining innovation in foldable smartphones. As]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On July 09, Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7 at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in Brooklyn — once again redefining innovation in foldable smartphones. As the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet, the Galaxy Z Fold7 features multimodal AI capabilities, a redesigned user interface and the series’ first 200-megapixel camera.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With ultra-level refinement across design and technology, the device sets a new standard for foldable smartphones. Samsung Newsroom got an exclusive early look at the Galaxy Z Fold7 during Galaxy Unpacked 2025.</p>
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<div id="attachment_23116" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-23116 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_thumb1000.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_thumb1000.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_thumb1000-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_thumb1000-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The Galaxy Z Fold7, the thinnest and lightest in the Galaxy Z Fold series to date</p></div>
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<h3><strong>Design: Slimmer and Lighter</strong></h3>
<p>The Galaxy Z Fold7 is the thinnest and lightest in the Galaxy Z Fold series to date — measuring 4.2 millimetres when unfolded, 8.9 millimetres when folded and weighing 215 grams. Considering the inclusion of a cover display and a complex folding mechanism, these are breakthrough figures.</p>
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<div id="attachment_23133" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-23133 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Picture1-e1752842699137.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="668" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ The Galaxy Z Fold7 is 8.9 millimetres thick when folded, shown next to a marker for scale.</p></div>
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<p>The hardware innovation is immediately noticeable — significantly slimmer and more lightweight than its predecessors. The device feels closer to a bar-type smartphone in hand and is thinner than the average passport or card wallet, making it exceptionally comfortable to carry.</p>
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<div id="attachment_23122" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-23122 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/004_GA1-e1752841749641.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="667" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ The Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably lighter and more comfortable to hold.</p></div>
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<p>The cover display’s wider 21:9 aspect ratio makes everyday tasks like messaging, browsing and checking email more convenient — all without unfolding the device.</p>
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<div id="attachment_23123" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-23123 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/005_GA1-e1752841834100.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="667" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ The Galaxy Z Fold7’s cover display resembles a bar-type smartphone in both form and function.</p></div>
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<p>Design innovation extends to the hinge. The newly applied Armor FlexHinge is thinner while maintaining durability and the upgraded structure significantly reduces the visibility of the crease along the foldable display.</p>
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<div id="attachment_23124" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-23124 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/006_GA1-e1752841910618.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="667" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ The thinner and lighter Armor FlexHinge provides durability.</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_23125" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-23125 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/007_GA1-e1752841972770.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="667" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ The upgraded internal hinge structure reduces the appearance of the crease on the display.</p></div>
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<p><strong>Camera: Clarity at the Highest Resolution</strong></p>
<p>The Galaxy Z Fold7 is the first in the Galaxy Z Fold series to feature a 200-megapixel camera — capturing four times the detail compared to its previous 50-megapixel counterpart. Paired with the AI-powered ProVisual Engine, the camera delivers sharper images and more vivid colour.</p>
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<div id="attachment_23126" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-23126 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main8.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="583" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main8.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main8-966x563.jpg 966w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main8-768x448.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Details captured with the 200-megapixel camera</p></div>
<p>Nightography ensures crisp, clear shots even in low light, while the front main camera now offers a wider 100-degree field of view, maximising the advantages of the large display. From group selfies to sweeping travel scenes, the device helps frame every moment with ease.</p>
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<div id="attachment_23127" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-23127 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main9.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="567" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main9.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main9-993x563.jpg 993w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main9-768x435.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ A wide-angle selfie taken with the 100-degree field of view</p></div>
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<p><strong>Multimodal AI and One UI 8: Contextual Help in Real Time</strong></p>
<p>The Galaxy Z Fold7 debuts with One UI 8, introducing Samsung’s new multimodal AI experience. Thanks to Google’s Gemini Live, users can share their screen in real time while speaking with the AI assistant — enabling contextual requests based on what’s visible. For example, when a user comes across a photo of an unfamiliar dessert, Gemini can analyse the image, identify it and recommend nearby places that serve something similar.</p>
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<div id="attachment_23128" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-23128 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main10.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="536" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main10.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main10-768x412.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Gemini Live supports screen sharing for real-time assistance.</p></div>
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<p>Gemini can then save the restaurant list and set a calendar reminder — completing both tasks simultaneously. There’s no need to switch apps or copy and paste, as the AI assistant integrates seamlessly into daily routines.</p>
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<div id="attachment_23129" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-23129 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main11.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="536" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main11.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main11-768x412.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Gemini streamlines planning and coordination.</p></div>
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<p>This feature becomes even more powerful when paired with the Galaxy Z Fold7’s large screen and Multi-Window.</p>
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<div id="attachment_23131" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-23131 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main12.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="536" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main12.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main12-768x412.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Multi-Window allows users to perform a variety of tasks using the large screen.</p></div>
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<p>For instance, a user can display a chair on the left screen and a room on the right, then ask Gemini whether the furniture matches the interior. The AI assistant analyses the context of both screens and offers helpful guidance.</p>
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<div id="attachment_23132" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-23132 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main13.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main13.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main13-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Unpacked-July-2025-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-NDA-First-Look-Foldable_main13-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Gemini analyses the image of the room, recommends a suitable chair and even converts it into the desired colour.</p></div>
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<p>This Galaxy-exclusive user experience enables intuitive, natural communication between users and their devices — not only through text but also via images, voice and live camera input when requesting information or assistance from AI.</p>
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<p>The Galaxy Z Fold7 goes beyond a simple evolution in design and technology, setting a new benchmark with an ultra-premium experience that integrates into every part of daily life. From cutting-edge hardware and smarter AI to a best-in-class camera, the Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers the true ultra-experience promised by Galaxy.</p>
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