There seems to be no stopping for Samsung as they move on with their additions to their foldable series. If you are a Samsung lover then this might be your dream catch.
Two Rivals Under One Roof Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 To Compete With Galaxy Z Fold 5
This mid-summer expects the arrival of the much awaited Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 model of the Galaxy Z series. Will it please the uses or bring a set back to the series is what only time can answer.
Worth the hype or an ache to your pocket ? Let's breakdown...
Having a three lens feature might give a similar look to both the models but that's the only similarity you must expect. When talking about the flips what should one expect? While the Z fold 5 model has a hair gap in between the displays after closing, the Fold 7 might have more of a rectangular shape and boxy look.
The display of fold 5 is 6.2 inches whereas the company claims to offer an OLED display of 6.5 inches for the Fold 7. As users, one can expect that the cover screen of Fold 7 will carry the same specifications of the flippers of Samsung Galaxy. The Fold 7 model will be visibly thin and can feel lighter than the Fold 5 with 136 grams and 158.4×143.1×4.5 mm whereas the latter with 253 grams and 132.6×153.5×5.6 mm.
Breaking all records Fold 7 of Z series to be the first of Samsung phones to come with Android version all new and fresh. If rumours are to be believed then it will be launched based on Android 16 with U18.
The handset will be powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset which is a massive evolution leaving behind the Fold 5 that has Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The handset will be the same as that of Fold 5 with 4,400mAh and 25W.
Big miss if you don't look for the camera !
The primary lens of 200MP specifically designed for Fold 6 sold massively in the Korean and Chinese market is all set to launch worldwide on the Fold 7 models . Few features like 12MP wide, 10MP telephoto camera and Optical Zoom of 3x might remain the same for both the models. Even the selfie camera features remain in the list of similarities.
Dream phone on budget? Let's find out whether Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 fits your pocket
Not just an upgrade in features like AI, cameras durability and folding displace more classy making it glamorous yet Hardy to prevent dust, the mobile phone despite being the thinnest among all the other folding models might feel heavy on your pocket. While the model launched in 2023 i.e. Fold 5 was sold at Rs. 1,53,000, it is airing that this new star is coming with a price hike of Rs 8,500 rocketing straight up to Rs. 1,60,990
Now, can Fold 7 pass the test of your patience?
While we may point certain factors like similarity in Storage which is 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1TB charging capacity, hardware of the back cameras and selfie cameras, Samsung did bring in huge upgradation on several of the features in Fold 7 than that of Fold 5 which is a sure shot satisfaction to your weight. Yet a price hike of Rs. 8500 within 2 years of the launch of Fold 5 might be a disappointment for the users.
The only global concern for the current Samsung Galaxy Fold series consumers is clear. Investment this huge within a span of two years seems quite a wallet killer. But look, our desires are limitless and fuel never fall short to get hold of life time desires.
