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Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Phone Arena
Galaxy Z Fold 7 battery less than 4,400 mAh, IP rating also disappoints
If a new report from a very reliable source is to be believed, then the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is going to disappoint in two key aspects. The battery on the phone is apparently still less than the 4,400 mAh that Samsung markets it as, and its IP rating is also not great. Galaxy Z Fold 7 Still Supports iP48 Only Rating. — PandaFlash (@PandaFlashPro) June 30, 2025 Galaxy Z Fold 6 was marketed as having a 4,400 mAh battery, but the actual capacity was around 4,273 mAh. The battery capacity on the Fold 7 will continue that trend, and will actually be 4,272 mAh. Of course, the all but confirmed 25W wired charging is also underwhelming. Furthermore, the Fold 7 will carry over its predecessor's IP48 rating. An IP48 rating means that the phone will only be able to keep out larger dust particles, while smaller ones can enter the device. Whereas an IP68 rating, seen on most flagships, is completely resistant to dust. An IP48 rating also offers much lower protection against water than an IP68 rating. Leaked render of the Fold 7. | Image credit — Evan Blass Despite these two underwhelming features, however, the Fold 7 is still shaping up to be quite an excellent foldable smartphone. In fact, the Fold 7 sold me on foldables before the foldable iPhone could, and that's saying something. It's just a shame that Samsung is still falling behind its competitors in some aspects, while it catches up in others. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a bigger battery ( 4,650 mAh ) and can withstand water much better with its IPX8 rating. Meanwhile, other excellent foldable options from Chinese manufacturers blow the Fold 7 out of the water that it can't protect itself Oppo Find N5, for example, has a battery capacity of 5,600 mAh and an IPX9 rating. Honor Magic V5, currently the slimmest foldable in the world, has a battery capacity of 6,100 mAh. Even Samsung's traditional Galaxy flagships don't hold a candle to the V5's battery. All of these battery-related miracles have been possible due to silicon batteries. But now silicon batteries are reaching their limits, before Apple or Samsung could even use them. The Fold 7 excels in many key areas over the Fold 6, so I'm hoping that a similar level of improvement takes place again, and the Fold 8 gives the others a run for their money for a change. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Galaxy Z Fold 7 camera tweak could be the glow-up your selfies didn't know they needed
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Samsung might be ditching the hidden selfie cameras and bringing back punch-holes on both the Z Fold 7's inner and cover screens. UDC tech still struggles with clarity, thanks to screen layers over the lens. If these changes stick, the Z Fold 7 might just be Samsung's ticket back to the top of the foldable race. A new Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumor has surfaced, and it's hinting that Samsung might be swapping under-display cameras for punch-holes on both the main and cover screens. According to PandaFlash on X, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is likely ditching the under-display selfie cameras for a classic punch-hole setup (via TechRadar). Recent renders back this up, clearly showing the new camera cutout right on the main screen and cover display. Going back to the recently leaked renders, it becomes clear that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will adopt punch-hole cameras on both the cover and inner screens. But for some fans, this might feel like a step back in both looks and tech for the Fold lineup. This move throws it back to the Galaxy Z Fold 2, the last time we saw a punch-hole on the main and cover screens. Since then—even up to the current Galaxy Z Fold 6—Samsung has stuck with under-display cameras (UDC), starting with the Z Fold 3, which was the first to hide the inner selfie camera under the screen. There's no official explanation as to why Samsung is ditching the under-display camera on the Z Fold 7, but the likely reason is simple: better photo quality. Even with improvements, UDC still struggles to match the clarity of a regular punch-hole shooter, thanks to the extra display layer sitting on top of the lens. Sure, under-display cameras are a cool flex tech-wise, but hiding the lens under screen layers tends to wreck photo quality. The camera must contend with multiple display layers, which typically results in noisy, underexposed photos, along with issues like excessive lens flare and peculiar artifacts. A punch-hole camera, on the other hand, skips the visual gymnastics and usually delivers way cleaner, sharper photos. Assuming these rumored tweaks actually make it to the final Z Fold 7, Samsung might finally have the spark it needs to take back the foldable crown. After years of playing it safe, this could be the shake-up that puts it back at the top of every best foldable list. Samsung keeps quiet for now, but all signs point to a July 9 reveal for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7.
Tom's Guide
6 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could ditch the S Pen to make way for this new tech
As we move further away from the release of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, rumors about its successor, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, are starting to emerge more frequently. The latest comes from leaker PandaFlashPro on X, who suggests that Samsung may cut features from the S Pen to make space for new charging tech. "Currently, Samsung Now has New S-Pen Tech, and Samsung is Ready to use it in the Ultra," they wrote in their tweet. Specifically, they say that Samsung will remove the S-Pen Digitizer. Doing so would allegedly allow the company to add a Qi2 magnetic ring to the phone for charging and charging accessories. Additionally, as Samsung is on a never-ending quest to make the thinnest phones in the world, it would also allow the phone maker to reduce the thickness of the S26 Ultra. For comparison, the current S25 Ultra is Qi2 Ready, meaning it can use magnetic cases; however, unlike the iPhone 15 Pro Max, it does not have magnetic rings inside the phone. If Samsung finally adds magnets to the phone, it would have a MagSafe-like feature, similar to Apple's. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. In response to comments, PandaFlash indicated that Samsung would use similar tech for the S Pen that might be in the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Reportedly, Samsung has rebuilt the S Pen with new tech and a bigger form factor. The Z Fold 7 still won't have an internal holder for the S Pen and requires a special holding case. It's not clear from this rumor whether or not the S26 Ultra will lose its built-in S Pen holder. Though PandaFlash does say that we won't be seeing a return of the Bluetooth-capable S Pen. There are a number of varying rumors about the S Pen, with regular Samsung leaker Jukan Choi posting recently that Samsung might remove the S Pen entirely after the Galaxy S27 series. Assuming the S Pen rumors are true, we'll get our first look at it next month during the annual summer Galaxy Unpacked event, where Samsung's next foldables will be announced. After that, Samsung usually announces its main flagship S series line in January, which is when we're likely to see the S26 family next year.
Android Authority
25-06-2025
- Android Authority
Samsung could be ditching the S Pen as you know it — for a very good reason
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung's already rumored to be adopting new, active S Pen tracking tech for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Now a new report claims Samsung will use the same new system on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. While this would result in a thicker stylus, one side effect might be opening the door for Qi2 magnetic support. Modern smartphones may have the PDAs of yesteryear in their DNA, but over the past couple decades we've seen advancement after advancement take this hardware to a level all its own. But even in an era of folding screens, a few companies have held on tenaciously to a few of those PDA features, and there's probably none more prominent than the input stylus. Motorola and its Moto G Stylus represent an affordable option there, but for stylus fans who want flagship quality, the conversation has really begun and ended with Samsung. Even with the Galaxy Note family retired, Samsung's commitment to its S Pen stylus has endured, but that doesn't mean it can just keep on coasting like always. We've already heard that Samsung could be seriously changing up its approach to the S Pen with this summer's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7, and now a new report claims the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be in for the very same fate — albeit with a possible silver lining. We're looking a rumor shared today by leaker PandaFlash on X, claiming that Samsung is removing its traditional digitizer from the S26 Ultra. There are a number of ways to implement a stylus input system, and the one that Samsung favored with the S Pen involves an unpowered stylus that interacts with a field produced by a digitizer panel embedded in the phone's display package. And while that's very convenient, resulting in a tiny stylus that's easy to store, it's not without its trade-offs. In further replies, the leaker attempts to confirm that Samsung would instead switch to the same tech it's employing on the Z Fold 7 for the S26 Ultra. The key difference there is that it would be an active, powered pen, which makes it unlikely it would pop out of a built-in slot on the phone, and instead would have to be carried separately, as is already the case for Samsung's foldables. PandaFlash identifies reducing phone thickness as the priority here, which would be a consequence of removing the need for that digitizer layer. Now, we're not sure if this last part here is based on evidence, is a rumor, or could just be speculation, but it's maybe the most exciting part of this report. Supposedly, this change could empower Samsung to build the S26 Ultra with the sort of embedded magnetic ring that supports Qi2 wireless charging. With the S25 series, users have been stuck turning to third-party cases to implement the needed magnets, and baking those in to the S26 Ultra itself would be a big step forward. We're just not at all sure yet how serious we should be taking it. Samsung has warned about magnets interfering with the S Pen, so we can at least see the roots of where this theory makes sense. We've still got months to go before we're likely to know anything concrete about Samsung Galaxy S26 plans, but between this and rumors of an advanced new SoC, there's already good reason to be excited. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Phone Arena
25-06-2025
- Phone Arena
Samsung Galaxy tri-foldable's RAM and processor leak
*Header image is referential and showcases the Huawei Mate XT. | Image credit — Huawei Samsung has been working on a tri-foldable Galaxy smartphone, according to many reports, which is said to be named the Galaxy G Fold. This phone, slated for release later this year barring unforeseen hurdles, will apparently feature 16 GB of RAM and only have a Snapdragon variant. The Galaxy S25 Ultra only had a 16 GB variant in certain markets. | Video credit — Samsung Samsung's Galaxy S25 series continued the trend of shipping with 12 GB of RAM, even though the Galaxy S21 Ultra had 16 GB of RAM years ago. But there are now reports claiming that the Galaxy S26 will have 16 GB of RAM as an Galaxy G Fold tri-foldable may beat the S26 line to the punch, however. A reliable source has 'confirmed' that the phone will have 16 GB of RAM as standard. "Tri-Fold Confirmed News"No UDC (Under Display Camera)Better Durability Thanks to "Titanium + Aluminium" Snapdragon Only 16GB RAM — PandaFlash (@PandaFlashPro) June 24, 2025 Samsung's decision to use only a Snapdragon processor isn't too surprising, either. The Galaxy G Fold is likely going to see a very limited release in only a select few regions. If the reports of these regions being just Korea and China are true, then Samsung will pull all the to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE, the G Fold will boast the strongest hardware that Samsung can get its hands on. This is crucial because competition from domestic brands in China is stronger than ever, and Samsung needs to stand out. The Galaxy G Fold will compete directly with the Huawei Mate XT. | Video credit — Huawei Samsung has allegedly decided to subdue its sales expectations for the tri-foldable. This is because this phone is going to cost a lot, and the foldable industry is already not doing so great. Some reports have said that the company will only produce 200,000 units for the initial Galaxy G Fold may eventually see a global release, but that depends heavily on how it performs at launch. If, like the Fold and Flip lines, it fails to meet sales expectations, then Samsung may decide to hold off on an international launch. At least until a more affordable successor can be made. It's direct rival — the Huawei Mate XT — also saw a limited and expensive launch. However, that phone sold over 400,000 units and is reportedly getting a sequel this year. I think that there is a lot that Samsung can do for innovation. Most tech enthusiasts, and perhaps even average consumers, might agree that they would rather see larger batteries and faster charging. However, Samsung continues to innovate in the wrong Galaxy tri-foldable will have disappointing battery specs, including very slow charging speeds. Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 is also said to be equipped with the same 4,400 mAh battery as its predecessor: the Galaxy Z Fold 6 . And then, this year, Samsung introduced a new flagship model, the Galaxy S25 Edge. A super slim phone, it packs a 3,900 mAh battery and costs around the same as a Galaxy S25 Ultra . In other news, the Galaxy S25 Edge isn't selling well, and Samsung has begun to cut down on its production. I, personally, would have much preferred a slightly thicker phone with a bigger battery pack. Or, a phone that is the same thickness as a Galaxy S24 Ultra, but comes with a higher-density battery. Unfortunately, both Samsung and Apple are innovating in aspects that most consumers don't care about. Hence, I think we can all see where the iPhone 17 Air is headed. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
