Comic Con Africa is a festival of self-expression and community, where fandoms and pop culture come to life. From exclusive comics and blockbuster films to world-class gaming and unforgettable food, it’s an event built for passionate fans. For Samsung, a brand that thrives on innovation and trendsetting technology, Comic Con’s tech-savvy, culture-forward audience is the perfect fit.

At this year’s Comic Con, Samsung in partnership with Telkom VS gaming will host an immersive experience zone, a vibrant destination designed for both professional gamers and everyday fans. This includes the Telkom VS gaming Master stand, a Free-To-Play zone, EDISKI Free to play zone, to name a few. These will feature various games as well as a live official tournament, where pro gamers compete head-to-head, giving fans a front-row seat to the excitement of high-level competitive play. The fun won’t be just for the pros as casual players and fans can step into the action themselves. A dedicated experience area will allow visitors to test-drive Samsung’s latest gaming devices, experience world-class visuals, and immerse themselves in gameplay like never before. There will also be Mobile Gaming zone, where Samsung’s newest smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, along with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, will be on display, showing off their performance as portable gaming powerhouses.

Visitors can get hands-on with Samsung’s most advanced gaming monitors, engineered for speed, clarity, and immersion:

• 27″ G40B Odyssey Gaming Monitor –The brand New Odyssey G4 Gaming monitor with Ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate for smooth, responsive play.
• 34″ Odyssey G55T UWQHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor – A curved ultra-wide monitor for a cinematic gaming experience.

• 49″ Odyssey OLED G95SC – A showstopper with 0.03ms GTG response time and 240Hz refresh rate for uncompromising performance.

And for the first time in South Africa, Samsung will unveil the Odyssey G4 Monitor, giving fans an exclusive first look at cutting-edge global innovation before it makes its way to our shores. This reinforces Samsung’s position as the world’s top gaming monitor brand for the sixth consecutive year, according to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)^[1].

In another Comic Con first, Samsung will allow for sales at the stand, giving attendees the chance to purchase their favourite gaming monitors and mobile devices, directly from the expo floor at discounted prices^[2].

For Samsung, this partnership is about more than just screens and specs – it’s about building a culture where technology, creativity, and community collide. Comic Con Africa brings together gamers, content creators, movie lovers, and fans of all things pop culture, and Samsung is committed to serving each of these audiences with products that empower self-expression and innovation.

So whether you’re a pro gamer, a casual player, or a fan looking for your next tech upgrade, Samsung Odyssey Gaming line-up at Comic Con Africa 2025 has something for you. Get ready for live tournaments, hands-on tech experiences, and exclusive firsts that you won’t want to miss.

^[1] IDC Worldwide Gaming Tracker Q4 2024, Gaming monitor classification is based on IDC criteria: monitors with refresh rates over 144Hz (since Q2 2023) or over 100Hz (prior to Q2 2023). Rankings are based on value amount.

^[2] T&Cs apply.

Since Galaxy Hangouts were launched in Johannesburg on 25 July in Johannesburg, they have been more than just a Galaxy product showcase – they have been a melting pot where people, culture and tech meet. The Galaxy Hangouts in Cape Town, the city where the bush, berg, beaches, luxury, style and technology meet, are taking the Samsung experience to where people live, work and play.

These brand activations are designed to give people another cool spot to unwind with friends while gratifying their curiosity about Samsung’s latest mobile innovations. At the Galaxy Hangouts visitors can grab a free cup of barista-made coffee while lounging on the café seats with friends. Those who are curious can participate in mini activities that will have them experience the new features on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, Galaxy Watch8 Ultra, Galaxy Watch8 Classic and Galaxy Watch8 base for a chance to win one of twenty Galaxy devices¹.

At the Galaxy Hangouts, you can see how thin and light the Galaxy Z Fold7 is. It is only 8.9mm thin when unfolded and weighs 215 grams. Is it heavier that your regular cup of coffee? Is it thinner than a pencil? You will know the answer when you hold it in your hands.

Then explore the new world of multimodal mobile experiences on the new Samsung Galaxy Z7 series. Try out Gemini Live, the AI assistant that you can chat with to search for information and complete tasks – hands-free. Combined with a foldable flexible and expansive screen, this experience becomes even more powerful and immersive.

At the Galaxy Hangout you can ask Gemini to give you fashion tips on the perfect outfit for your next outing. Whether you’re planning a trip, coordinating a perfect outfit from your wardrobe, or juggling business, Gemini understands your style and schedule.

The camera is at the heart of the new Galaxy Z7 series innovations. You can also explore the next-gen cameras including the Galaxy Z Fold7’s new 200MP camera, as you capture your “hangout usies” (group selfies) with the flexmode (no tripods required) and macro photographs (capturing small worlds in big detail) with the enhanced macro photography feature. Then try out Galaxy AI photo and video features like Audi Eraser (that removes unwanted background noise) and Object Eraser (that cleans up your shot with a tap).

Catch the Samsung Galaxy hangouts in the following places between 14 August and 28 September 2025:

• 23-Aug – Bay Padel
• 29 to 31 Aug – V&A Waterfront Pop-Up – Outside area
• 12 – 14 Sep – Canal Walk
• 19 – 21 Sep – Tygervalley Mall
• 25 Sep – Stellenbosch University
• 26 Sep – Stellies Padel
• 26 – 28 Sep – V&A Waterfront Silo District

^[1] Terms and Conditions Apply. The competition is only open to participants who complete the Galaxy Hangout activities and enter Competition closes on 28 September 2025.

Unfold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — your ultimate travel companion with multimodal capability for smoother, and smarter travel.

As the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold series device yet, its pro-level cameras and AI features make it the ideal travel buddy. Translation: zero travel stress, max fandom vibes.

Before You Go: Unfold Your Travel Planner

You’re about to witness a once-in-a-lifetime reunion show, and it’s also your first time visiting Seoul. Relax. Galaxy Z Fold7 will handle the details.

Press and hold the side button to activate Gemini. Drop your concert date, hotel address and wish-list spots, then tell it:

“Recommend a 4-day, 3-night itinerary including a K-pop concert and save it to Samsung Notes.”

Gemini generates a custom itinerary, complete with must-visit fan cafés and your personal favorite’s trainee-era hangouts, fueling your ultimate K-pop pilgrimage.

“Should I pack this T-shirt or a hoodie?”

Don’t know what to pack? Let Gemini suggest for you. Activate camera sharing on Gemini Live to hold up your outfit options and just ask Gemini what works best to get real-time advice. It will consider Seoul’s weather and the kind of exploring you’ll be doing. No more overpacking so you’ll have more room in your luggage to bring home all that concert swag.

When the jet-set countdown starts, Now Brief has you covered. It shows your boarding pass details, Seoul’s current weather and real-time exchange rates front and center — so you can check what matters at a glance, before your trip.

Gate to Stage: AI Navigates Your Tour

You land at Incheon International Airport and the clock is ticking. So you ask:

“What’s the fastest and most affordable route to my hotel carrying two suitcases?”

In no time, Gemini displays side-by-side cards for airport express trains, buses and taxis, complete with fares, travel times and transfer counts all laid out.

Seoul Highlights, From Tradition to Modernity

After leaving your luggage at the hotel, day one kicks off at Bukchon Hanok Village, the perfect “Hello, Korea” setting for your vlog. Rest the Galaxy Z Fold7 on a ledge — Flex Mode lets you shoot easily, no tripod needed, while capturing the full Hanok backdrop
But wait. Those unwanted photobombers in your pictures? Gone. Galaxy AI’s Photo Assist understands the whole scene, and Suggest Erases automatically detects and removes them with one tap. All done without post-editing hassle. Plus, with Side-by-Side Editing and Show Original, you can instantly compare the before-and-after images on the unfolded screen.

Next stop: K-beauty heaven. Aisles and aisles of products, but when you pick one up to read the label, it’s all in Korean. No worries. Camera sharing on Gemini Live can translate the ingredient labels listed in Korean, sprinkling in emojis for context to help you know what you’re buying. Still overwhelmed? Ask Gemini:

“Recommend one for sensitive skin.”

Gemini cross-checks the ingredients and suggests a top 3 recommendation list tailored to you. You can check out like a skincare pro, not a confused tourist.

Main Stage Moment: Your Favorite Idol Up Close

It’s finally the big day. Your lightstick is charged, your phone is fully juiced and the stadium is crowded with fans. You might be stuck in the nosebleeds, but Galaxy Z Fold7’s 200MP camera captures your personal favorite up close with crystal-clear detail. Moreover, thanks to the 10 MP 100° front camera, you can squeeze all your new friends into one frame and still grab the boys on stage too. When the arena goes dark, Nightography kicks in, turning a sea of flickering lightsticks into sharp, balanced footage you’ll replay on a loop after the encore.

Final Encore: Edit and Elevate

Say goodbye, Seoul — hello airborne edit bay. Plane rides are perfect for some creativity. With Galaxy Z Fold7’s expansive screen, editing your travel vlog is easier than ever. Use the upgraded Audio Eraser to reduce the sound of the crowd’s background noise so your favorite member’s vocals shine.

Z Fold7: The Perfect Travel Companion

Galaxy Z Fold7 isn’t just another travel gadget — it’s the backstage pass, stylist, translator, map and editing tool that elevates your creativity to the next level. It’s no longer the smartphone era; welcome to the age of the AI sidekick. Skip the endless search bars and just talk. Unfold your phone, and half your trip is already handled. So go ahead, live your best wanderlust life. GalaxyZ Fold7’s got your back from takeoff to touchdown.

Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 and  Z Flip7 FE: Ultra Thin and Light with Intuitive Intelligence

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 AI¹, 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.

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[1]. 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.

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.

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 – including weather, daily schedules and commute alerts – 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.

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.

Galaxy Watch8 Series: Ultra-Comfort Meets Real-Time Health Motivation

Completing the Galaxy ecosystem, the Galaxy Watch8 series — including Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic — 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 immediate, motivating feedback. 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.

Hands-On With the Galaxy Z Series and the Watch8 Series at Galaxy Hangouts

Samsung is currently hosting Galaxy Hangouts 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 Galaxy Z7 series, and Galaxy Watch8 Series devices. To find a Galaxy Hangout near you, click here.

Now available

Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Flip7 FE, Galaxy Watch8, and Galaxy Watch8 Classic are available for purchase at Samsung.com and in stores starting August 01. Galaxy Z Fold7 is offered in Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack² Galaxy Z Flip7 comes in Jetblack, Blue Shadow, Coralred³. Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, which brings the foldable experience to a wider audience, is available in Black or White.

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.

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is available at these recommended retail prices⁴:

• Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB – R49,999
• Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB – R45,999
• Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB – R42,999

The Galaxy Z Flip7 is available at these recommended retail prices⁵:

• Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB – R27,499
• Galaxy Z Flip7 256GB – R24,999
• Galaxy Z Flip7 FE 256GB – R21,499
• Galaxy Z Flip7 FE 128GB – R18,499

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.

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.

The Galaxy Watch8 is available at these recommended retail prices⁶:

• Galaxy Watch8 40mm – R6,999
• Galaxy Watch8 44mm – R7,499
• Galaxy Watch8 Classic – R9,999
• Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) – R12,999

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 here for more details.

For more information about the Galaxy Z series and Galaxy Watch8 series, please visit: Samsung Newsroom, SamsungMobilePress.com and Samsung.com.

^[1]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.

^[2]Colour availability may vary depending on market, country or carrier.

^[3]Colour availability may vary depending on market, country or carrier.

^[4]Recommended retail prices only. Prices may vary per retailer.

^[5]Recommended retail prices only. Prices may vary per retailer.

^[6]Recommended retail prices only. Prices may vary per retailer.

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

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 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.

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.

Stronger, Slimmer Hinges

Galaxy Z Fold7 introduces a third-generation Armor 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 by over 14% allow the hinge to better withstand repeated 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 toughness.

Thinner, Stronger Displays

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:

• Reduced display thickness by more than 39% by completely reoptimizing the panel structure and introducing advanced materials.
• Titanium-based lattice replaces carbon fiber for 64% improved durability and better resistance.
• Achieved a slimmer profile by redesigning the panel layer to better absorb external stress and ensure consistent rigidity.
• Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) is 50% thicker than the UTG on Galaxy Z Fold6 for a smoother, less-visible crease and improved performance.

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, a 68% reduction that makes Galaxy Z Flip7 the world’s thinnest display bezel on a foldable.

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 shrunk by 18% and ran nearly 30,000 simulations, culminating in the thinnest 200 MP camera on a foldable device that doesn’t sacrifice image quality.

Tougher Materials, Lighter Feel

Samsung reinforced Galaxy Z Fold7’s thin profile with stronger, more advanced materials. The cover screen now features Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2¹, making it 30% stronger^2] in material strength than the previous generation. Additionally, the frame and hinge cover have been upgraded to Advanced Armor Aluminum³, a material that is 10% tougher[4] 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]Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 is applied to the front of the device and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 is applied to the rear.

^[2]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.

^[3]Advanced Armor Aluminum frame does not include volume and side keys, SIM tray or camera lens barrel.

^[4]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.