The report comes from a very reliable industry insider — especially regarding news about Samsung — and is “confirmed”. Samsung has decided to do away with the under-display camera found on the Galaxy Z Fold 6, likely due to poor photographic quality. The main interior display will now feature a traditional punch hole camera instead, much like the aforementioned Fold 6 SE.
While the Fold 6 had a punch hole camera on the external display for better photos, Samsung apparently wasn’t satisfied. So now, in addition to the crease, there will be another distraction on the main display. Nevertheless, this should at least make for a better camera feed when using the phone unfolded for a video call or something similar.
The Fold 7 is also larger than its predecessor, so you’re ultimately gaining more screen real estate than the amount lost to the punch hole camera.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE with a punch hole on the main display. | Image credit — Flossy Carter
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor also found in the Galaxy S25 series, the Fold 7 will be a worthy competitor to the likes of the Oppo Find N5 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The Galaxy Z Flip 7, on the other hand, will likely be powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 2500 in certain markets.
Interestingly enough, numerous reports claim that this is the year that Samsung will release its long-rumored budget foldable as well: the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE.
Source: Phone Arena
