Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold 7 earlier this month, however the hearsay mill has now turned its consideration to Samsung’s next-generation book-style foldable — the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The South Korean tech model is purported to undertake a brand new show know-how to remove the seen crease within the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Notably, Apple is claimed to even have comparable plans for its future foldable iPhone. The brand new know-how is anticipated to carry a crease-free folding display screen. 

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo posted on X that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, which is anticipated to launch within the second half of 2026, will undertake increased “laser-drilled show metallic plates”. Apple can be mentioned to make use of the identical know-how in its foldable iPhone to realize a crease-free show.

In response to Kuo, this new crease-reducing part will reportedly be equipped by South Korea’s Fantastic M-Tec. Apparently, the identical firm is claimed to produce this half to Apple for its first foldable iPhone.

Kuo claims that Apple’s stricter crease-free requirements for its foldable iPhone may speed up the industry-wide adoption of laser drilling in show metallic plate manufacturing. If confirmed, this know-how would mark a breakthrough within the foldable smartphone phase, as all present foldables present some degree of crease on the versatile display screen. The know-how may additionally enhance competitors between Apple and Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Specs

Samsung launched its Galaxy Z Fold 7 earlier this month with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset. It has an 8-inch versatile interior display screen and a 6.5-inch cowl show. It’s 4.2mm thick within the unfolded state and weighs 215 grams. The foldable boasts a triple rear digital camera setup, that includes a 200-megapixel main sensor. It homes a 4,400mAh battery with 25W wired charging assist.

Pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 begins at Rs. 1,74,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant in India.