Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 leaks in CAD-based renders
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- 13 Mar 2025
PepperPot, 02 Mar 2025First let me say mobile phones are not the reason for this ... moreunorthodox battery shapes will be beneficial optimizing internal space for sure. so, SSB is a work in progress and will be commercialized in 2-3 years. samsung is probably extra cautious about new battery tech due to bad experience with note7 and swollen old batteries. silicon carbon might be considered as a short-term upgrade with risks, but it would help fold7 and flip7 be more competitive.
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- 02 Mar 2025
yalim, 01 Mar 2025Valuable information. What is the reason of going for solid... moreFirst let me say mobile phones are not the reason for this push to commercialize SSBs. This came about in pursuit of cheaper, safer and more durable EVs.
From what I've read, the advantages are the solid electrolyte makes the batteries more durable giving them a longer life cycle, allows the highest energy per weight (vs. Li-on) and they charge faster. The solid also makes them safer than liquid batteries. I've seen many people push back saying the watt-hours per liter is low. Samsung is expected to showcase a prototype SSB for their wearables this year that will be commercialized next year. That's when we will get solid(no pun intended) information on the energy/density.
The advantage for smaller electronics is that you can manipulate solid state batteries to any shape and stretch them. For example, you can shape them to the ring which could add more space and make it lighter. Samsung has a patent for a flexible battery. That is almost certainly a solid state. These are things you can't currently do with silicon carbon because they use liquid.
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PepperPot, 27 Feb 2025lol. It's actually very hard. Samsung is working on s... moreValuable information. What is the reason of going for solid state instead of silicon carbon? Are they more dense,sustainable or...samsung facilities will produce them? I wonder the motivation of the choice if you don't mind. Cheers...
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- 27 Feb 2025
PepperPot, 27 Feb 2025lol. It's actually very hard. Samsung is working on s... moreThat's not true Silicon carbon batteries are more expensive to make, but will be cheaper in the coming years.
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- 27 Feb 2025
Anonymous, 27 Feb 2025We need more BA-TTE-RY jesus, it's not that hard.lol. It's actually very hard. Samsung is working on solid state batteries. Silicon carbon batteries are still lithium-ion so they're a cheaper to make. SSBs are a more expensive investment and you can't use the same manufacturing equipment to build them.
This is the direction Samsung chose to go. They're not going to change their business model because people are insulting them in the comment section of some forum. Again, Samsung is not a mobile company. They have other electronics to consider. SSBs probably fits their needs more than silicon carbon.
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- 27 Feb 2025
selbz, 27 Feb 2025Samsung - "Best we can do is make the phone longer by ... moreSo it's the same phone.
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- 27 Feb 2025
Anonymous, 27 Feb 2025Only difference i see is sharper corners similar to the s25 ultraAnd larger outer screen.
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- 27 Feb 2025
We need more BA-TTE-RY jesus, it's not that hard.
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- 27 Feb 2025
A wider body is more desirable, closer to a familiar aspect ratio like 20:9. Its footprint is tiny when folded, so why not have a wider inner display when unfolded like 75mm? They should include a 4200mAh battery, S25's ultra-wide camera sensor, and UWB chip inside. I believe the Xiaomi Mix Flip2 will be superior in every aspect anyway.
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- 27 Feb 2025
First Z Flip launched at 1500€ so prices have come down for flip style foldables
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- 27 Feb 2025
Haru.Artzxz.Dreams, 27 Feb 2025bro its literally the same thing as before just SLIGHTLY bigger.how else are you going to buy the newer accessories instead of the old ones, huh???
selfish!!!!!!!
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- 27 Feb 2025
I very much prefer this less rounded corner look. If base S series device could be like I would be happy.
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- 27 Feb 2025
Should have increased outer screen like Razr 50, Tecno flip 2
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- 27 Feb 2025
Same shot again:/
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- 27 Feb 2025
Let's please hope the larger size means a larger battery!
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- 27 Feb 2025
kramark, 27 Feb 2025Why is Samsung insisting on the folder-shaped outer screen?... morei think it looks okay
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- 27 Feb 2025
DeepIn2U, 27 Feb 2025Nice improvements but what about 1. Larger and more advan... moreYes. Dex mode should come to Flip 7 at least for people to upgrade