In the current competitive landscape of smartphone design, manufacturers are increasingly favoring ultra-thin aesthetics. Samsung is reportedly setting its sights on a slim profile for its forthcoming foldable device, the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Recent leaks indicate that this model could emerge as the thinnest foldable smartphone in existence, with a thickness of only 8.9mm when folded.
As shared by tipster Ice Universe on social media platform X, Samsung’s latest flagship lineup will prioritize lightweight and slim designs. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to measure a mere 3.9mm when fully opened and 8.9mm when closed, possibly setting a new benchmark in the foldable smartphone category.
According to some exclusive information, the next direction of Samsung flagship device is still to be thin and light, and the battery will be thin and thin, and the body will continue to be thin. The Galaxy Z Fold7 will be the thinnest folding device in the world at that time,… pic.twitter.com/uAs3NzAf8j
— ICE CAT (@UniverseIce) May 7, 2025
For context, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 measures 12.2mm in thickness when folded and 5.6mm when opened. Meanwhile, Oppo’s Find N5, which is touted as “the world’s thinnest foldable” phone, has a folded thickness of 8.93mm and 4.21mm when unfolded.
Potential Battery Trade-offs for the Galaxy Z Fold 7
Samsung’s commitment to a sleeker design may imply a trade-off in battery capacity. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is rumored to feature a 4,400mAh battery, consistent with the preceding Galaxy Z Fold 6. Nevertheless, advancements in battery and charging technologies are anticipated for this new device.
In addition, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is rumored to include a 4,300mAh battery, marking an upgrade over the 4,000mAh battery of the Galaxy Z Flip 6. It is also suggested that the base model of the Galaxy S26 will maintain a slim design, with the current Galaxy S25 measuring 7.2mm thick.
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 in July. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is likely to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset coupled with 12GB of RAM, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is rumored to utilize Samsung’s Exynos 2500 chipset. Both devices are projected to support 25W wired charging speeds.
