Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold 7 earlier this month, however the hearsay mill has now turned its consideration to Samsung’s next-generation book-style foldable — the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The South Korean tech model is purported to undertake a brand new show know-how to get rid of the seen crease within the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Notably, Apple is claimed to even have comparable plans for its future foldable iPhone. The new know-how is predicted to convey a crease-free folding display screen.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo posted on X that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, which is predicted to launch within the second half of 2026, will undertake larger “laser-drilled display metal plates”. Apple can be stated to make use of the identical know-how in its foldable iPhone to attain a crease-free show.
According to Kuo, this new crease-reducing element will reportedly be equipped by South Korea’s Fine M-Tec. Interestingly, the identical firm is claimed to provide this half to Apple for its first foldable iPhone.
On July 17, 2025, Fine M-Tec introduced an funding of roughly KRW 17.5 billion to assist the rising foldable gadget market and elevated demand for ultra-precision laser processing capability. The funding interval spans from July 17, 2025, to January 20, 2027.
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— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) July 17, 2025
Kuo claims that Apple’s stricter crease-free requirements for its foldable iPhone may speed up the industry-wide adoption of laser drilling in show steel plate manufacturing. If confirmed, this know-how would mark a breakthrough within the foldable smartphone section, as all present foldables present some degree of crease on the versatile display screen. The know-how may additionally improve competitors between Apple and Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Specifications
Samsung launched its Galaxy Z Fold 7 earlier this month with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset. It has an 8-inch versatile inside display screen and a 6.5-inch cowl show. It is 4.2mm thick within the unfolded state and weighs 215 grams. The foldable boasts a triple rear digital camera setup, that includes a 200-megapixel major sensor. It homes a 4,400mAh battery with 25W wired charging assist.
Pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 begins at Rs. 1,74,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant in India.
