One of the major challenges faced by initial foldable smartphones was their added bulk, but there have been notable advancements since then.

For example, **Samsung** is said to be striving to create its next flagship foldable as its slimmest iteration to date. Based on a collaborative leak featuring device renders from **Android Headlines and OnLeaks**, the imminent **Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7** is expected to have a thickness of only **4.5mm when unfolded** and **9.5mm when folded**. This would render it **1mm thinner** than the **Galaxy Z Fold 6**, representing a significant enhancement.

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Nevertheless, in spite of this sleek design, Samsung’s foldable will not take the crown for the thinnest available. That distinction is held by **OPPO’s Find N5**, which boasts an impressive **4.2mm thickness when unfolded**.

The leak further indicates that the **Galaxy Z Fold 7** will be equipped with a **200MP primary camera sensor** as well as the **Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset**, which has recently shown great performance in the **Galaxy S25 Ultra**.

Moreover, **previous leaks** have pointed to enhancements in the **hinge design** and **water/dust resistance** features. The sole downside is that both past leaks and this most recent report suggest that the **4,400mAh battery** from last year’s version will not see any upgrades. However, for those who recall the early eras of foldable smartphones, a slight battery letdown is far from the most significant challenge these devices have encountered.