Samsung’s 2025 lineup of foldable phones is expected to be released next summer, but news about them continues to emerge. The latest update is quite significant. According to display supply chain industry consultant Ross Young (via GSMArena), the new foldable devices will feature larger screens.
The source indicates that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will feature the same panels found on the recently released Galaxy Fold Special Edition. This includes an 8-inch foldable main screen and a 6.5-inch cover display. The current Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a 7.6-inch primary and 6.3-inch cover display. Young also anticipates that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will have a 6.85-inch foldable display and a 4-inch cover display. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a 6.7-inch main display and a 3.4-inch cover display.
Recommended Videos
Samsung’s possible moves come as Digital Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) recently reported that the foldable smartphone market stalled this year despite the overall smartphone market’s rising fortunes. DSCC projects that foldable smartphone sales will rise by 5% year over year in 2024, but are likely to decline by 4% in 2025. From 2019 to the present, the market experienced annual growth of at least 40%.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Joe Maring / Digital Trends
The same projection noted that panel shipments for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, released earlier this year, are expected to be off by at least 10% compared to Galaxy Z Flip 5 shipments.
Related
-
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 may not get the chipset we were expecting
-
The Nubia Z70 Ultra just gave the Galaxy S25 Ultra some tough competition
-
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 changed my mind about small smartwatches
The Galaxy Z Flip is the world’s bestselling foldable.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is anticipated to surpass the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in shipments by at least mid-single digits. However, Samsung’s overall procurement of foldable panels is expected to decline by over 20%, reaching its lowest level since 2021, as older models are also underperforming.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Andy Boxall / Digital Trends
Offering larger displays on future foldables is a step in the right direction. On its own, however, it’s probably not enough to improve overall sales. Foldable smartphones are significantly more expensive than regular models, likely contributing to the slowdown in sales within this category. Samsung appears to recognize this issue, as recent rumors indicate it is developing more affordable versions of its foldable devices.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 will likely be announced next summer. In addition to updated displays, these phones may feature enhanced cameras, different chipsets, and refined designs. Samsung’s first trifold smartphone could also be revealed next year, as could a more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE.
Editors’ Recommendations
-
Here’s another hands-on look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and One UI 7
-
Samsung’s trifold foldable might launch in 2025, and we can’t wait
-
2025 could finally be the year of a budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
-
An even more tempting Galaxy flip phone may be coming next year
-
Samsung just teased two folding phones we can’t wait for
