hello. This is Technologytodaynow. As the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 approaches, various pieces of information about its thickness are pouring in. There is news that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 may be equipped with a backplate, so we will look into it in detail.
Will Galaxy Z Fold 7 Realize Its All-Time Thickness?
According to recent rumors, the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 is 8.9mm thick and could be the thinnest foldable smartphone ever released. The Galaxy Fold series released so far was disappointing in thickness compared to the Chinese-made foldable smartphone. Although there is a regret about battery capacity, if this model wins the title of the thinnest foldable smartphone, it is expected to show a completely different look from previous models.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 Thickness Expected to Be 8.9mm
If the durability and reliability of the Galaxy Fold are combined with the thin thickness, it is positive to show that at least the mechanical completeness of the foldable form factor is not pushed back. In addition, the 8.9mm thickness is similar to that of a thick bar-type smartphone, so the weight may be a little heavy, but the grip is that using a cover display when folded can provide a usage experience that is not much different from using a bar-type smartphone.
Key to slimming, introducing titanium backplate
However, recently, there has been a report about a new component that increases the possibility of applying such a thin thickness. According to a report by domestic IT media outlet The Elec, Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be equipped with a titanium back plate.
This backplate is said to act as a support between the foldable panel and the hinge, without the gears, axles, or prybar mechanisms required for the hinge. In marketing terms, it is often called an “embedded hinge,” and the titanium backplate is said to be used to make the Galaxy Z Fold 7 thinner, keeping in line with the trend of slim foldable smartphones being unveiled by Chinese manufacturers.
S Pen’s Changes and User Experience
However, due to the trend of slimming, there are factors that can be divided between likes and dislikes among users. Fold 7 will be excluded from the digitizer for S Pen recognition like the previously released Fold Special Edition to reduce the thickness. As the thickness of the digitizer for S Pen recognition on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is 0.3mm, it is possible to reduce the thickness by 0.6mm based on when folded while removing the digitizer.
Finalize
But that doesn’t mean the S Pen will disappear. Samsung is said to be developing an AES S Pen that will work like the Apple Pencil used on the iPad, allowing the S Pen to be used without a digitizer. If that happens, the S Pen is expected to have a built-in battery, and attention will be paid to how the writing experience will change.
For those who wanted a place to store the S Pen, it is unfortunate that it will not be available for the next few years. The battery issue may be disappointing, but at least the appearance is expected to reduce complaints. It will be interesting to see if Samsung can further strengthen its position as a pioneer in the foldable smartphone industry.