Galaxy Z Fold8 may become thicker than Fold7

Here's What We Know

This year, Samsung was able to compete with Chinese foldable smartphones in terms of body thickness. But it looks like Samsung will have to roll back again next year. And this is not a mistake by engineers, but a strategic decision.

It has been reported that Samsung will replace the back of the titanium carrier with carbon fibre (CFRP), which is lighter and just as strong, but unfortunately thicker than the titanium frame. And this decision is not driven by engineering convictions, but is only the result of the global political crisis. Samsung will probably have to do this because of the steady deterioration of trade relations with China, which is a key producer of titanium products.

There is a second reason. Galaxy Fold7 had to abandon the additional touch layer to reduce the thickness, which made it impossible to work with SPen. Probably, the stylus support will be returned in Fold8. The additional screen layer will not be very thick, but it will still contribute to the overall thickness of the device.

Fortunately, there is a countermeasure. As it has already become known, Samsung is working on a thinner display. Perhaps these studies will help to offset the negative aspects.

Conclusion.

A year remains until the release of Fold8, so it is possible that the situation will change during this time. In any case, the Galaxy Fold line is the most innovative smartphones in the South Korean company's portfolio, so it uses the most innovative technological solutions.