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Galaxy Z Fold7/Flip7
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Battery size supposedly the same/unchanged but more efficient Elite chip, so should be ok
Not a deal breaker as generally Samsung optimization is good with the batteryBattery size supposedly the same/unchanged but more efficient Elite chip, so should be ok
I just want a larger outside screen so let's see .. I'm ready for it but we shall see
No, I wouldn't import it. Even if Samsung do a test run... releasing it only in China/Korea, the following year they likely release it in the US.
Similar to what they did with the 6 SE... I can see them doing that for the tri-fold. I don't mind waiting for it... my Fold 6 is not slowing down anytime soon and if I come across any concerns Care+ can help get it resolved.
Thats my main issue. for any foldable i would need a care plan. certainly for a tri fold which is going to be more of a worry for durability.
Well, my Fold 5 is currently downloading One UI 7. It's still as good as the day I bought it.
Now that I'm fully immersed in the Samsung ecosystem, I'd really be tempted by the Fold 7 if it has the same camera system as the S25 Ultra. But these cameras are too good to give up.
I've been using a Z Fold 6 for about a month now. It's a fantastic device. I tried to pick up my ipad mini today, and immediately put it back. I need to sell off all my ipads at this point. I'll go back to Apple when they release a foldable. I'll also trade this 6 in for the 7 when it comes out in a few months.
It's only the S25 zoom I miss sometimes, but composing and reviewing is great on the F6 screen
Yeah quite embarrassing really. Hopefully they move to silicone carbon next year
Who says its not silicone carbon this year given the speculated thinness 4.5mm ish have they not lost the volume for previous gen batteries if they wish to maintain same ~4400 mah
Because nobody would use such a small battery with silicone carbon. Even rumoured S26 ultra is said to use 5500 at most next year if they even do
Not sure I am following your logic
If you have a smaller volume available then using newer silicone carbon would help you maintain the previous years capacity
Where if the S26 has the same volume available as previous year S25 then using silicone carbon would give you increased capacity
That's my understanding
ie if you make things thinner then silicone carbon battery helps you maintain similar capacity to thicker designs using older battery tech.
I get what you're saying but would seem odd to keep 4400 if they are using silcone carbon.Not sure I am following your logic
If you have a smaller volume available then using newer silicone carbon would help you maintain the previous years capacity
Where if the S26 has the same volume available as previous year S25 then using silicone carbon would give you increased capacity
That's my understanding
Reports say fold 7 will be same thinness as oppo find N5. Which can fit in 5600 battery.
If they are using silcone carbon would make sense to up the battery size.
My guess is they will increase and add it next year
You maybe right given that the speculated volume of the Fold 7 (158.4 x 143.1 x 4.5mm) is only just over 1cm3 less than the Fold 6 (153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm) ie 11.39-10.2 = 1.19cm3 , that could be accounted for mostly in hinge size reduction it may be possible to squeeze in the old Fold 6 battery size/volume
The Oppo N5 (160.9 x 145.6 x 4.2 mm) is about another 1/3cm3 less than the Fold 7 ie 10.2 - 9.84 = 0.36cm3 and as you note the silicone carbon battery is giving 5600mah
So in theory Samsung could fit a 5800mah silicone carbon battery in the F7
