Samsung Tri-Fold and Fold 7: Samsung is said to be making significant changes in its next foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the eagerly awaited tri-fold model. The company appears to be obsessed with making the phones thinner and lighter, and titanium might just be the metal that can help it achieve that. With more Chinese competitors’ sleek foldables gaining traction, Samsung is trying to outshine them through design improvements.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 Build Quality and Material Shift
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to feature a titanium backplate, following Samsung’s earlier use of the material in a South Korea-exclusive Z Fold variant. This design choice could help the device become slimmer and lighter, a move that aligns with current foldable trends. Samsung previously used stainless steel and later carbon fiber for the backplate. Now, titanium is taking its place, possibly giving the Z Fold 7 a sturdier and more premium feel.
Samsung Tri-Fold Might Also Incorporate Titanium
While Samsung’s rumored tri-fold phone is yet to be announced, it is also said to have titanium in its design. Although the phone has not been confirmed, initial rumors indicate that it can use a similar light but strong design philosophy. Incorporating titanium would help withstand the intricate hinge system likely in a tri-fold design without adding extra weight.
Titanium vs Carbon Fiber Durability and Weight
Samsung’s replacement of carbon fiber with titanium is interesting, particularly because carbon fiber is already such a lightweight material that is strong. In terms of NitPro Composites, carbon fiber may actually be lighter and more costly to produce than titanium. The move might not be so much about performance but rather about creating a different balance of strength, durability, and appearance. Titanium also has the appearance of a shiny, polished look that might be more desirable in an upscale foldable.
S Pen Digitizer Can Be Removed
To thin the Z Fold 7, Samsung can remove the integrated S Pen digitizer. That would decrease thickness, but stylus support might not be lost entirely. Samsung is reportedly working on an OLED panel that can take stylus input without requiring a digitizer. That solution is closer to Apple’s approach and might show up in upcoming foldables, although there is no word on when.
Price
With titanium being pricier than before, it’s uncertain how this transition will impact the eventual pricing of the Z Fold 7. But the high-grade material may be a selling point, particularly as Samsung battles competitors that boast lighter and thinner foldables. Leaks in marketing and product listings might show more before the rumored mid-July release.