Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 May Be an Improved Version of the Fold Special Edition
The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 is increasingly resembling an improved version of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which was released in select markets by Samsung in October. The Z Fold Special Edition features larger screens than the Fold 6, but it’s thinner, which is why it doesn’t support the S Pen. The Special Edition also flaunts the same 200MP camera as the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will inherit the Z Fold Special Edition’s bigger inner and main screen as well as the 200MP primary camera. The new model will also feature a new chip, but that’s to be expected, and unsurprisingly, a bigger cooling chamber to keep up with the new chip. The only thing that will be uniquely new about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is its better speakers.
The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and Fold 7 were at the opposite extremes of the sales charts. The Fold 7 sold poorly, while the Fold Special Edition kept getting sold out. Considering this, it’s easy to see why Samsung wants to rebadge the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, equip it with the latest chipset, throw in a better speaker for good measure, and call it a day. Logically, this should help the Galaxy Z Fold 7 match, if not outperform, other top foldables.
Such a move would also signal that Samsung is not even attempting to be ambitious. This might be the right direction to boost sales numbers but fans are going to be disappointed.