Leaked Galaxy Z Fold 7 unveiling date raises questions amid rumors of potential manufacturing complications
The Skinny on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Honor Magic V5:
Get ready, tech enthusiasts! In less than three weeks, we might just have a new foldable contender that could rock Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch. Chinese smartphone maker Honor is set to unveil the world's thinnest foldable smartphone, the Honor Magic V5, on July 2.
Let's talk thinness! If rumors are to be believed, the Magic V5 will be an astonishingly sleek 4.2mm thick when unfolded. That's certainly a claim to fame considering the Find N5 from Oppo, which currently holds the thinness crown at 8.9mm unfolded, will soon have some competition.
Here's the problem for Samsung – the Find N5 and Magic V3 by Honor, and even Google's offering, are currently slimmer than Samsung's Z Fold 6 when folded. That's a considerable chunk of work for Samsung to do if they want the Z Fold 7's hardware to compete.
But there's a glimmer of hope for Samsung fans! Rumors suggest the Z Fold 7 might be as thin as 3.9mm when unfolded – a figure that would surely give the Magic V5 a run for its money. However, a more recent report from SamMobile suggests Samsung's foldable could be 4.54mm unfolded and 9mm folded, which is still a significant improvement over the Z Fold 6 but may not quite measure up to Honor and Oppo's offerings.
So, is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 still worth the hefty price tag? Honor claims the Magic V5 is designed to challenge the Z Fold 7, and with its slick, pocket-friendly profile, it's hard to argue. Samsung, meanwhile, is rumored to be lining up an 'Ultra' branded foldable this year – presumably the Z Fold 7 – that should bring excellent power and cameras, but it might also mean a heftier price tag.
And here's the thing: A more expensive foldable isn't always a bad thing, but if Samsung increases the price without refining the design to beat or even match the Honor and Oppo competition, it might take some of the shine off the Z Fold 7's introduction.
Come July 9, Samsung will officially unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 7 – seven days after the Honor Magic V5 is announced in China. But, given that the Magic V5 may not be available in the US, the Z Fold 7 may just become the thinnest foldable phone available in the U.S. That's some comfort, but we can't shake the feeling that there's something slimmer out in the world.
Regardless, we're on the cusp of a year filled with some of the best foldable phones – so stay tuned!
The Lowdown:Samsung and Honor are raising the bar for foldable smartphones with the Z Fold 7 and Magic V5, respectively. Rumors suggest the Honor Magic V5, measured at 8.8 mm when folded, could be the world's thinnest folded foldable phone. Although the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's thickeness hasn't been confirmed yet, it's speculated to be thinner than the current Z Fold 6 at around 3.9mm or 4.54mm when unfolded, depending on the source. These variations showcase both manufacturers' dedication to slim design in the foldable phone market.
Samsung and Honor are pushing the boundaries of technology with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Honor Magic V5, respectively. The Honor Magic V5, reported to be 8.8 mm thick when folded, might become the world's thinnest folded foldable phone. While the thickness of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is yet to be confirmed, rumors suggest it could be as thin as 3.9mm or 4.54mm when unfolded, demonstrating both companies' focus on smartphone technology and sleek design in the foldable gadgets market.
