The Galaxy Z Fold 7 may be bidding farewell to under-display cameras.
What you should know
– Samsung could be eliminating the concealed selfie cameras and reintroducing punch-holes on both the inner and cover screens of the Z Fold 7.
– UDC technology still faces challenges with clarity due to the screen layers atop the lens.
– If these modifications are implemented, the Z Fold 7 may be Samsung’s pathway back to leading the foldable segment.
A fresh rumor about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has emerged, suggesting that Samsung might replace under-display cameras with punch-holes on both the primary and cover screens.
According to PandaFlash on X, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to abandon the under-display selfie cameras for a more traditional punch-hole design (source: TechRadar). Recent visuals support this assertion, distinctly displaying the new camera cutout on both the main screen and cover display.
Reviewing the recently leaked visuals, it is evident that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will feature punch-hole cameras on both its inner and cover screens. However, some fans may perceive this change as a regression in terms of aesthetics and technology for the Fold series.
This change harkens back to the Galaxy Z Fold 2, the last instance when we saw punch-holes on both the main and cover screens. Since that time—even through the current Galaxy Z Fold 6—Samsung has opted for under-display cameras (UDC), commencing with the Z Fold 3, the first model to conceal its inner selfie camera under the display.
Why make the switch?
There is no official statement regarding why Samsung is moving away from the under-display camera on the Z Fold 7, but the probable reason is straightforward: enhanced photo quality. Despite advancements, UDC technology still struggles to compete with the clarity of a standard punch-hole camera, owing to the additional display layer covering the lens.
Indeed, under-display cameras represent a notable technological achievement, but concealing the lens beneath screen layers often compromises photo quality. The camera must deal with multiple display layers, which generally results in noisy, poorly exposed images, along with problems such as excessive lens flare and odd artifacts.
A punch-hole camera, conversely, avoids the visual complexities and generally produces much clearer, sharper images.
Is this Samsung’s foldable renaissance?
If these speculated adjustments actually make it to the final version of the Z Fold 7, Samsung could finally regain the momentum needed to reclaim the foldable throne. After years of cautious approaches, this could be the disruption that elevates it back to the forefront of every best foldable list.
Samsung remains silent for the moment, but all indications suggest a reveal for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 on July 9.
