Samsung unveils ‘ultra-compact’ foldable phone at Unpacked event
Samsung introduced several updates to its foldable devices lineup at the latest Unpacked event
Samsung has unveiled a new generation of folding phones and smartwatches at its Unpacked event on Wednesday, as well as a new approach to artificial intelligence
The South Korean tech giant showed off the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and the new Z Flip 7 FE at the New York showcase, alongside the Galaxy Watch 8 series and the Galaxy Watch Ultra..
Samsung also announced an expanded partnership with Google to integrate more AI into its cutting-edge foldable lineup.
Leading the new releases is the Galaxy Z Fold 7, significantly thinner and lighter than its predecessors. It measures a mere 4.2mm (0.17 inch) thick when unfolded and 8.9mm when folded, weighing slightly less than half a pound.
Despite its reduced bulk, Samsung has incorporated larger displays: a 6.5-inch exterior screen and an expansive 8-inch interior.
The battery capacity remains consistent with the previous generation. For photography, it boasts a powerful 200-megapixel main camera, complemented by a 10-megapixel wide-angle lens. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will retail for \$1,999, with pre-orders beginning today and general availability from 25 July.
Its clamshell counterpart, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, features an enlarged 4.1-inch top screen and folds down compactly to just over half an inch.
It is powered by a slightly larger 4,300mAh battery, though its main camera is a 50-megapixel sensor.
Samsung also introduced a more affordable iteration, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. The FE is a slightly smaller version of its premium sibling, featuring a 6.7-inch screen.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is priced at $1,099.99 and the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE starts at $899.99. Pre-orders for the premium model start today and both models will be available generally on 25 July.
“The beauty of the Galaxy Z Flip7 is you don’t have to compromise between pocket-friendly portability and flagship power,” said Annika Bizon, Mobile Experience VP of Product and Marketing at Samsung UK & Ireland.
“The Galaxy Z Flip7 brings together the most advanced Galaxy AI capabilities, an immersive FlexWindow and an ultra-compact design, proving that the foldables category is a long way from reaching its limit.”
Additional reporting from agencies.