In the summer of 2024, the tech world was abuzz with excitement as Samsung announced its ambitious plans to create a foldable device measuring just 9 mm in thickness. This groundbreaking innovation promises to revitalize the Galaxy Z Fold lineup, particularly the anticipated Galaxy Z Fold7, positioning it as a formidable competitor in the rapidly evolving smartphone market.
As we approach the highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked launch event, a video featuring an early model of the Galaxy Z Fold7 has surfaced on YouTube. While this model is a non-functional dummy, it is believed to closely mirror the final design. Impressively, the dummy measures exactly 9 millimeters when folded, setting a new standard for slimness in foldable devices.
This significant reduction in thickness creates a challenging landscape for competing brands like Honor and Vivo, both of which are gearing up to enter the Chinese market with their respective models, the Magic V5 and X Fold 5, just ahead of the Galaxy Z Fold7's launch. These brands will find it increasingly difficult to market their devices as the "thinnest foldable" in light of Samsung's impressive achievement.
In a recent YouTube review, the Galaxy Z Fold6 was compared to its successor, the Galaxy Z Fold7, highlighting the stark differences in thickness and design. The YouTuber also included the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition in the comparison, providing viewers with a comprehensive look at how the new model stacks up against its predecessors and contemporaries.
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