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Apple iPhone Fold rumored to ditch the display crease, can it challenge Samsung Galaxy Z Fold’s dominance?
Samsung has always been a strong player in the world of smartphone displays, getting better with every new version. Meanwhile, a new report suggests that Apple’s upcoming iPhone Fold may not have a display crease. But with Samsung’s impressive Galaxy Z Fold series, the big question is: can it really challenge the dominance of Samsung’s best?
According to the latest leak, Apple’s upcoming book-style iPhone Fold will feature an inward-folding design as expected and the new foldable may not have a display crease. In Android terms, this would be a huge improvement over existing foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which still has the crease.
It is worth noting that a major challenge in foldable technology, the display crease, has reportedly been significantly improved.
However, thanks to this unique material, the Samsung foldable screen has improved flatness, giving you an incredibly smooth viewing experience when unfolded. Plus, Samsung claims that it is made of multiple layers of thin film, which reduces the thickness of the screen, so it maintains durability and strength even after being folded hundreds of thousands of times.
The report also states that Apple plans to make a final decision on the foldable’s suppliers and parts by April, based on the results of its collaboration with various partners.. As usual, the company chooses suppliers and parts for its device a year before the product is released. Therefore, the platform suggests that the iPhone Fold could arrive in the second half of 2026.
However, the South Korean tech giant didn’t face an imminent threat from it as the phone could arrive in the second half of 2026. Yes, very few people will do this but it will create a lot of buzz about the device. It will also open the way for people to directly compare it to the Galaxy Z Fold and ask Samsung to step up its game.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are ready to make their debut, and in the meantime, we got our hands on the leaked price for this lineup. Yes, a new listing is appearing online, which has revealed the cost rate of the upcoming foldable models.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 price leaked
According to the new inputs, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 should be priced the same as the Z Fold 6 at launch, i.e. €1,999 for 256GB, €2,119 for 512GB, and €2,359 for 1TB. Furthermore, in Europe, the 256GB Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be €100 cheaper than its predecessor and will be available for €1,099 instead of €1,199. The 512GB Galaxy Z Flip 7 variant should cost €1,219 instead of €1,319.
In short, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will likely retain its price in Europe compared to the 2024 model, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 should be cheaper than the Flip 6 at launch.
The Galaxy Fold 7 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite globally, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will feature the Exynos 2500. Moreover, Android 16-based One UI 8 will come pre-installed on both foldable phones, with Samsung already teasing the exceptional Galaxy AI upgrade.
The Korean tech giant is all set to launch its new foldable phones, Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 at the Galaxy Unpacked event on 9 July 2025. You can now pre-reserve your new Galaxy phone and Samsung is offering some great rewards for doing so.
When you pre-reserve from Samsung, you get more than just a phone. Enjoy free delivery, trade-in discounts, price promises, and Samsung rewards. So don’t wait, pre-reserve and enjoy rewards for showing interest in Samsung’s next big thing.
Samsung has reportedly started developing One UI 8 for the Galaxy A56 smartphone. The company has already released an Android 16-based One UI 8 Beta for Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Just recently, a new build for the Galaxy A56 smartphone has surfaced, indicating that Samsung is internally working on One UI 8. The build, identified as A566BXXU4BYF7, has been spotted via a reliable tipster, @tarunvats33. Testing is underway for the European variant as PLS is Poland’s CSC code.
The Samsung Galaxy A56 smartphone is currently running on Android 15-based One UI 7. However, users are waiting for the next major update to try out new features. The special thing is that this device is eligible for the first major software update as One UI 8.
Based on Android 16, One UI 8 focuses on improving the experience of apps, including productivity, multitasking, reminders, calendar, modes and routines, and health. The software’s phone system, camera, security, privacy, and accessibility are also getting improvements.
Currently, Samsung Galaxy S25 series users can enjoy these new features through the One UI 8 Beta Program. The company is also planning to release One UI 8 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 series phone. However, older Galaxy smartphones might not receive the One UI 8 Beta update.
With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 series, the company will release the stable One UI 8 update.
Samsung fans are eagerly awaiting the next evolution in software, and the recent leak has provided a glimpse into what the future holds. The latest development comes from GeekBench, where the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy Z Fold 5 have been spotted running on One UI 8 and Android 16.
According to Alfaturk, Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Z Fold 5 smartphones have appeared with One UI 8 and Android 16. The Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy Z Fold 5 have achieved single-core scores of 1466 and 1995 and multi-core scores of 3000 and 5055, respectively. We can expect significant performance improvements with the next major update.
It offers a glimpse into what consumers can expect from Samsung’s next software for Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Z Fold 5 smartphones. Notably, One UI 8 is going to be the last OS upgrade for the Galaxy S22 series and the second-to-last update for the Z Fold5 and Flip5.
Samsung is set to unveil Android 16-based One UI 8 next month, which will come pre-installed on the new foldable Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. The company will expand the new features and enhancements to the older models through updates.
On the other hand, Samsung is getting ready to release a new beta update for the Galaxy S25 series. Also, the first internal testing build of One UI 8 has been spotted for the Samsung Galaxy S24. This hints that the One UI 8 beta program may soon be available for Galaxy S24 users as well.
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