In recent years, the supremacy of Samsung In the world of folding smartphones is no longer undisputed. Chinese brands, more aggressive in terms of design and compactness, have nibbled market share by offering lighter, thinner devices, and sometimes better thought of daily use. To make people forget the criticisms addressed to the previous generations of Fold, often deemed too thick or improper, Samsung is betting on a visible transformation of its range. THE Galaxy Z Fold 7which will be revealed on July 9, is supposed to embody this renewal. Revined, revisited and strategically redesigned, it brings the ambition to replace Samsung at the center of the game. But an already mentioned technical flaw is likely to slow down this momentum.
An expected finesse, but persistent limits
By significantly reducing the thickness of its smartphone – 8.9 mm when closed, 4.1 mm once deployed –Samsung finally meets an expectation formulated for several models: make the fold less massive. This overhaul could seduce those who still hesitated, put off by the brick format of the previous versions. In terms of ergonomics and aesthetics, the effort is visible. This repositioning brings together The Z Fold 7 of Chinese competition, especially in terms of visual comfort and handling.
But this evolution is not without counterpart. According to information shared by Leaker Pandaflashx, The Galaxy Z Fold 7 would remain limited to an IP48 certification. This indicates that its protection against dust remains low: Only particles of size equal to or greater than one millimeter are blocked, which lets pass finer elements likely to infiltrate the mechanism. In other words, grains of sand or fine dust could always infiltrate the interstices of the device, with consequences on the sustainability of its internal components. A surprising defect, at this level of range, especially since the competition begins to offer better protected models without sacrificing finesse.
Laux launch and high expectations
As the official presentation approaches, this technical detail is already raising doubts about the arbitrations made by the brand’s engineers. By trying to lighten and refine the Z Fold 7, has Samsung compromise the robustness of the smartphone? This weakness could be perceived as a decline, or at least as a missed opportunity to make an equal game with competitors who seem to succeed in reconciling finesse and increased resistance.
With the Z Fold 7, Samsung Clearly tries to put order in the hierarchy of folding phones. But this ambition could be weakened by details like this, which count for demanding users. At the time of launch, the spotlights will not only be turned on visible innovation, but also on the manufacturer’s ability to guarantee quality up to its promises. Once again, it is on the real sustainability of the aircraft that consumer confidence will be played out.
