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Why I'm patiently waiting for the Samsung Z Fold 8 next year (even though the foldable is already great)


The Z Fold 7 delivers plenty of wow factor, but with big upgrades expected for the upcoming Z Fold 8, waiting it out could be the wiser choice.

Jason Howell/ZDNETThe cover screen is wider and more usable, the interior display is larger at eight inches, and the new 200MP camera sensor means imagery isn't a big sacrifice this time around. Meanwhile, competitors like HONOR's latest Magic V5 and Oppo's Find N series are pushing capacities near the 6000mAh mark by utilizing next-generation silicon-carbon battery technology. This upgrade would easily outclass the current Fold 7 chip, built on a 3nm process, but also give Samsung a serious leg up compared to rivals, possibly even including an Apple iPhone foldable.

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