Brief
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 rumored to be thinner with under‑display camera
A tipster claims the Fold 9 will be slimmer than the Fold 8 and positioned against Apple's iPhone Duo.
By Felo News Desk · Published
According to a leak posted on X by the tip‑ster "kro" on October 2, Samsung is developing the Galaxy Z Fold 9 with a target thickness of 7.9 mm when folded and 3.9 mm when unfolded, plus an under‑display camera on the inner screen.
What happened
The rumor surfaced in a social‑media post that cited internal design targets rather than final specifications. The post noted that Samsung typically unveils its Fold models each summer; the Fold 8 launched on July 22, 2026, so a July 2027 release for the Fold 9 is expected.
What the reports add
The leak contrasts the proposed 7.9 mm closed thickness with the Fold 8’s 9.7 mm and the Fold 8 Ultra’s 8.9 mm, suggesting a full millimetre reduction. It also claims the Fold 9 would be slimmer than Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max, which measures 8.75 mm when closed. The tip‑ster qualified the figures as early‑design targets and warned that production models often end up thicker.
What was said
The tip‑ster wrote on X, "Samsung is targeting 7.9mm thickness when folded, 3.9mm when unfolded, and an under‑display camera on the inner screen." The post also said the device is being positioned as a direct rival to Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Duo.
How it came about
Samsung’s foldable line has steadily thinned since the original Galaxy Z Fold, with each generation shaving off bulk while adding features. Earlier this year, the Fold 8 arrived at 9.7 mm closed, and the Fold 8 Ultra at 8.9 mm. The company’s recent S27 Pro leak showed a trend toward slimmer flagship designs across its portfolio. The rumored specifications for the Fold 9 follow this pattern and align with Samsung’s strategy to compete directly with Apple’s newly launched iPhone Duo, as reported in Felo’s coverage of the iPhone Duo versus the Fold 8 Ultra.
Key facts
- The Galaxy Z Fold 9 is rumored to target a 7.9 mm thickness when folded. (gulfnews.com)
- The same leak says the phone would be 3.9 mm thick when unfolded. (gulfnews.com)
- An under‑display camera on the inner screen is part of the rumored design. (gulfnews.com)
- Samsung typically launches Fold models each summer; the Fold 8 launched on July 22, 2026. (gulfnews.com)
- The Fold 9 would be slimmer than the iPhone 17 Pro Max (8.75 mm). (gulfnews.com)
Timeline
- 2025-07-07 — Samsung showcased the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at Galaxy Unpacked in New York.
- 2026-07-22 — Galaxy Z Fold 8 released with 9.7 mm closed thickness.
- 2026-10-02 — Tip‑ster kro posted rumored specs for the Galaxy Z Fold 9 on X.
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 Rumored to Be Thinner and Smarter: A Game-Changer for Foldable Phones?”
