The latest patent shows that the clamshell-style folding screen smartphone Galaxy Z Flip 7 (expected to launch next year) will have 3 rear cameras.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is not out yet, but rumors about the Galaxy Z Flip 7 have already appeared. In fact, according to GalaxyClub, a newly discovered patent shows that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be a potential upgrade, expected to have a third rear camera.
Currently, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 only has dual rear cameras. And according to rumors, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 only has the same settings as its predecessor. This third camera can integrate a zoom camera - currently missing on the Galaxy Z Flip. In fact, the Galaxy Z Flip line is the only Samsung product priced at $1,000 or more that lacks a zoom camera.
Therefore, these newly discovered Samsung patents give hope for the future Galaxy Z Flip, possibly the Galaxy Z Flip 7. These patents show that the future Galaxy Z Flip phone will There are three vertical rear cameras. The outer screen is rectangular, unlike the folder-shaped design of the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
These patents were filed in 2022 but were granted in 2023, right before Samsung produced the Galaxy Z Flip 5's outer display.
Of course, the discovery of these patent images does not mean that Samsung is preparing to bring a third rear camera to the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Additionally, it is also unlikely that it will be a zoom camera. Currently, the public is focusing on the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The folding screen phone is expected to launch soon in July along with the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
However, according to experts, the Galaxy Z Flip needs a zoom camera. This is an expensive phone and having only 2 rear cameras does not justify the high price. Integrating 3 rear cameras will help the device have better competitiveness.