Geekbench once again has uncovered one of Samsung’s upcoming foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, revealing at this moment a new set of specifications that confirm major updates under the hood. If rumors are to be believed, the device is set to be officially launched in July. Hence, apart from being the most powerful Fold to date, it could also break the record as the thinnest foldable ever.
The most recent listing further confirms Samsung’s commitment to introducing high-quality performance next to an elegant and innovative design and at the same time presenting its foldable product as the leader in the foldable devices category.
The overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 unleashed
The information obtained from the benchmark listing states the Galaxy Z Fold 7 as one of the smartphones with the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, destined to be “a Galaxy” version with higher clock speeds custom-made for devices designed by Samsung.
This particular model, identified as SM-F966N (which is a model more than likely for the Korean market), clocked its 6 cores up to 3.53GHz and had its 2 high-performance cores that went off the charts and reached 4.47GHz. These specifications were confirmed by the benchmarking scores which indicated a single-core score of 2,617 and a multi-core score of 9,369, putting it in the flagship category with ease.
Moreover, the said configuration also signifies a massive boost in productivity and multitasking activities, which are the main targets of the Fold series without a doubt.
Android 16 is a go, and the gadget will be equipped with 12GB RAM
The list definitely approves of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 coming with Android 16 out of the box, which is one of the characteristics of the new generation of foldables, making it the first foldable to debut with the latest version of the operating system. The phone is definitely coming with at least 12GB of RAM, which is the right amount for power users and professionals, who are heavy multitaskers, gamers, or are in the line of creative work.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 May Be the Slimmest Foldable Yet
Performance aside, the design aspect appears to be where Samsung wants to break new ground. Word has it the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be the slimmest folding phone in the world with numbers showing 3.9mm unfolded and 8.9mm folded. A decrease in size of that magnitude ought to lead to a much lighter and one-hand-usable device – two weak areas foldables have always suffered from.
Battery Capacity and Other Expectations
Even with the slimming down, Samsung is said to be generously including a 4,400mAh battery, which is the same as was used in the Fold 5. Given that the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor will have a low power consumption and users are likely to get software updates optimizing the display, we can say it is pretty much a guarantee that the charge will last as long as urgent tasks need.
What’s Next for Samsung’s Foldable Lineup
Word is that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be released at the same time as the Flip 7, giving a clear hint about Samsung’s wide-ranging folding circle. Taking the devices’ performance, design, and software enhancements into account, the Fold 7 will likely find a market among people interested in early stage tech and mainstream users who are in search of a powerful multitasking device.