Kudos to Samsung for listening to their customers! The tech giant has heard users’ complaints and has decided to make a significant change in their upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7.
According to recent reports, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will no longer have the unsightly cameras seen in its predecessor. This is a huge win for consumers who have been vocal about their dislike for the bulky and unappealing camera design of the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Remember the thick ring camera design on the Galaxy S25 Ultra? It became the talk of the digital town when users discovered that the decorative rings could just pop off. The company listened to those complaints, and changed how the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will look before it entered production.
- Redesign of Camera Aesthetics in Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will no longer feature the previous unsightly camera rings, adopting a sleeker design similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 5, based on leaked renders and consumer feedback.
- Enhanced Camera Specifications: The new Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to come with a significantly upgraded 200 MP main camera sensor, a substantial increase from the 50 MP sensor in its predecessor.
- Samsung’s Response to User Feedback: Samsung actively listened to consumer complaints about the camera rings and reversed its initial design decision, reflecting a commitment to accommodating user preferences.
- Comparison with Other Samsung Models: The redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy S25 series both eliminate the camera rings, with the S26 series also expected to follow this trend, indicating a shift towards more modern camera aesthetics.
- Additional Considerations and Alternatives: Despite the redesign, concerns remain about the Fold 7’s battery capacity and charging speed, and alternatives like Oppo Find N5 and Honor Magic V5 offer competitive options, especially for users prioritizing software support and compactness.
According to a renowned Samsung tipster, the Fold 7 originally featured the same ring design on its main cameras. Samsung “urgently” reversed course and chose a design similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 5 after users complained about how cheap the rings felt.
`Recent leaked Fold 7 renders also reflect this change in design, where the main camera array features a much sleeker look without the rings. If you didn’t like how the rings looked, then that’s two upgrades to the cameras for you. A massive Fold 7 leak has just confirmed that the phone will come with a 200 MP main camera, instead of its predecessor’s 50 MP sensor.
The new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge also followed this redesign, and doesn’t feature the rings on its cameras. Furthermore, the backlash was intense enough that Samsung is expected to remove the rings from the Galaxy S26 series next year as well.
You love to see it, don’t you? A company actually listening to negative feedback and implementing changes accordingly. Now, if only Samsung would listen to us about its batteries: the expected 4,400 mAh capacity on the Fold 7, alongside 25W of wired charging, does not inspire confidence.
Of course, if the Fold 7 isn’t your cup of tea, you’ve got other excellent options like the Oppo Find N5 and the Honor Magic V5. The N5 was the slimmest foldable in the world until the V5 dethroned it. However, if you can’t live without One UI, then the Fold 7 is still your best bet. If you’re concerned about long-term software support, Honor is providing the same seven years of updates as Samsung.
Or, of course, you could wait a year and see if Apple finally delivers its foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 lineup. Though, if leaked foldable iPhone screen specs are anything to go by, then the Fold 7 may already have it beat.
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