It seems Samsung is paying extra attention to how slim its devices can be. The Galaxy S25 Edge is likely to launch in Q2, followed by the next big release —the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which also has a slim form factor to consider. From what’s been making the rounds, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be the global version of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition we’ve been waiting for.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 might be the slimmest Fold ever but S Pen could see a downgrade
A new rumor from @kro_roe suggests that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be the “slimmest Fold ever” but it might come at a cost. The cost? According to the tipster, it could mean an S Pen downgrade. But what kind of downgrade? Unfortunately, the tipster doesn’t elaborate much. The Fold series has never had a built-in S Pen slot, so there’s not much to change in that department. That leaves us wondering what sort of S Pen compromise Samsung might introduce with the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
What’s known is that Samsung is working on a digitizer-free S Pen for Galaxy Z Fold 7, which would help reduce both weight and thickness. Another tipster claims this new S Pen has already passed internal testing. Maybe that’s the downgrade in question. But since not every rumored feature makes it to the final product, it’s best to take this with a pinch of salt.
That said, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could very well be the slimmest foldable ever, at least in the Z Fold lineup. With Chinese brands pushing ultra-thin foldables — some as slim as USB-C ports allow, as The Verge puts it. Samsung might be stepping up its game to compete with devices such as the Oppo Find N5/OnePlus Open 2. Moreover, the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip series may enter production in the first week of May.
