A Samsung manufacturing partner suggests incremental upgrades for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 series, with significant changes anticipated in 2026. Samsung appears to be taking a less aggressive approach to innovation compared to Chinese competitors.
It seems Samsung is in no rush to rethink its foldable strategy, even if that means taking a backseat at innovation and letting the Chinese labels bear the burden of progressive experimentation. One of Samsung ’s manufacturing partners has revealed in an interview that the next slate of foldable phones from Samsung may not offer much in terms of upgrades. Instead, enthusiasts will have to wait for the 2026 slate to see any notable changes.
Talking to Korean news outlet, The Elec, an executive at China’s FastPrint revealed that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 series may not get much in terms of upgrades, most of which are expected to appear on next year’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series. Now, FastPrint knows a thing, or two, about the smartphone business. The company recently supplied the crucial HDI aka mainboard for the sleek Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition. It is slimmer than the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but offers a bigger display and upgrades the imaging array to a 200-megapixel camera sensor. FastPrint has also received Samsung’s nod to supply the same component for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series phones. The latest revelation from Samsung’s partner is not entirely surprising, though the plans at the Korean electronics giant might change down the road. Related “Looking only at Samsung Electronics’ foldable phone form factor, it seems that there will be some changes starting with the Z8 series that will be released in 2026, aside from the Galaxy Z7 series next year,” said the FastPrint executive. The spokesperson further added that Samsung was hoping to counter the challenge from Chinese foldable phones and anticipated Apple’s entry in the game, as well, but the pace for innovation has apparently diminished internally. Fold 7 should have same display sizes as Fold 6 SE. So, Fold 6 SE will basically become the Fold 7. Flip 7 should grow from 6.7" to 6.85" and cover display should be around 4"
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