Galaxy Z Fold 9 tipped to be just 7.9mm thick when folded
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New leaks suggest Samsung is targeting a 7.9mm folded thickness for the Galaxy Z Fold 9, with a possible return of the under-display camera.
- Reported Z Fold 9 thickness: 7.9mm folded and 3.9mm unfolded
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 is said to be 9.7mm folded and weigh 201 grams
- iPhone Duo is said to be 11.3mm folded and weigh 254 grams
- Under-display camera may return on the Z Fold 9, per tipster
- Expected launch around July 2027
The first information about Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 9 has surfaced through a tipster known as kro, who said the phone is in development. According to the tipster, the device is positioned as a direct competitor to the iPhone Duo.
Samsung is reportedly targeting a folded thickness of 7.9mm and an unfolded thickness of 3.9mm for the Galaxy Z Fold 9. For comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is said to be 9.7mm thick when folded, while the iPhone Duo is 11.3mm thick when folded.
The tipster also claims Samsung is considering an under-display camera (UDC) for the Galaxy Z Fold 9, possibly for the main display, and said he heard it may already be confirmed. However, he cautioned that more solid information is needed before drawing conclusions, so the details remain unconfirmed.
The Galaxy Z Fold 9 is expected to launch around July 2027 if Samsung sticks to its release cycle. The information was published by Android Headlines on October 2, 2026, written by Kristijan Lucic.
No price or availability details for the Galaxy Z Fold 9 were mentioned in the article.
