Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 to get slimmer design and under-display camera

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 9 could measure 7.9mm when closed, a significant reduction from the Fold 8's 9.7mm, potentially making foldables feel less like a compromise in everyday use. The leak, reported by tipster kro on October 2, also suggests an under-display camera on the inner screen and positions the device as a rival to Apple's first foldable, with a likely July 2027 launch. However, the figures are early design targets, not final specifications, and thinner frames may reduce space for batteries and hinges. Samsung previously abandoned under-display cameras due to poor image quality, so its return hinges on improved performance. A slimmer Fold 9 would also be thinner than conventional flagships like the iPhone 17 Pro Max, potentially shifting consumer perception from accepting trade-offs to preferring foldables outright.