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For me, the problem with the phone-to-tablet-style foldables has always been their thickness, weight, and awkward feel in the hand. Even as I continue to appreciate the technological advancements that have allowed for screens to essentially fold in half,
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 seems to be thinner than the HONOR Magic V5, at least based on these two experiments.
In comparison, past Google Foldables are rather chunky beasts. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold isn't quite as bad as the original Pixel Fold, and its 5.1mm unfolded thickness means it's actually thinner than the Z Fold 6. But it's still thicker and heavier than the 4.6mm/7.5 ounce Galaxy Z Fold 7.
In the wake of several years where Samsung had decidedly changed very little in the way of device thickness, the company has officially reached a halfway point. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is half the size of the original Galaxy Fold, and that’s something to celebrate.
New reports indicate future Samsung Galaxy Z Fold models main feature S Pen support, even with a dedicated slot. More details here.
For a limited time, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 for free at T-Mobile. That's one of the best Galaxy Z Flip 7 pre-order deals I've seen.
Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7 appears to be thinner than Honor's self-proclaimed "world's slimmest foldable" in a new comparison.
The Vivo X Fold 5 is here with a slimmer chassis and a stronger hinge. With a versatile camera system and a large capacity battery, the Vivo X Fold 5 will take on the premium Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7,