It looks like Samsung is ready for an ‘ultra’ foldable. In a recent newsroom post, the company said:
“For years, Samsung has listened to users asking for bigger screens, better cameras and new ways to connect and create. The demand is clear — an Ultra-experience that goes beyond a simple list of upgraded features in a smaller and more portable form factor.”
However, it’s unclear if there will be a new Z Fold 7 Ultra or if the company will release one Z Fold model but upgrade it to a flagship camera experience.
Samsung’s cameras on its S25 Ultra include a 200-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel periscope with 5x optical zoom and a 50-megapixel ultrawide. If Samsung puts these on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, it’ll be the first in North America to bring an ultra camera experience to a foldable.
The Samsung blog post shows a GIF of the foldable closing and opening. It’s impossible to tell from the GIF, but it looks like the handset sports a wider aspect ratio on the Cover Screen, which is the biggest flaw of the Z Fold lineup: the tight cover display, compared to the OnePlus Open or Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
It looks like Samsung is also aiming to have new AI features:
“Squeeze onto a crowded subway train for your evening commute with the device folded in hand and use voice controls to have AI find you the perfect restaurant and text your dining companion.”
However, introducing ‘Ultra’ cameras can have a very significant downside: pricing. In Canada, the Z Fold 6 costs $2,564.99, which is insane and makes it the most expensive phone on the market. Adding these ultra cameras could push the device to cost about $3,000, which is crazy for a smartphone.
Samsung is expected to launch the Z Fold 7 (or maybe Z Fold Ultra, or Z Fold 7 Ultra?) in July alongside the Z Flip 7 and possibly Project Moohan.
Source: Samsung Newsroom
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