New Proprietary Chipset: Expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy, which will be uniquely customized for Samsung's foldables. This chip should offer significant gains in CPU/GPU performance and AI capabilities.
Dual Hinge & Wider Cover Screen: A major design change is anticipated with a new "dual hinge" system to potentially reduce the crease. The outer Cover Screen is also rumored to be even wider, making it nearly as functional as a small candy-bar phone.
New Main Camera Sensor: A substantial camera upgrade is likely, moving to a new 50MP main sensor, finally addressing one of the biggest criticisms of previous Z Flip models and significantly improving photo and video quality.
Larger Battery Capacity: To power the larger coverscreen and new chip, a larger battery (likely exceeding 4,000mAh) is expected, combined with more efficient components to finally deliver strong all-day battery life.
Enhanced Durability: Will feature the next iteration of Armor Aluminum and the latest Gorilla Glass Armor or similar for significantly improved scratch and drop resistance on both the inner and outer displays.
AI & Software Experience: Will be a flagship showcase for new Galaxy AI features in One UI 7, potentially including more advanced on-device AI for the cover screen, camera, and productivity tasks.
Thermal Management: A new vapor chamber cooling system is rumored to be included to manage the heat from the powerful new chipset, especially during intensive tasks like gaming or video recording.
Brighter Main Display: The foldable 7.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Inner Display is expected to be significantly brighter, potentially reaching over 2,600 nits peak brightness for vastly improved outdoor visibility.
Storage & RAM: The 512GB storage option will use ultra-fast UFS 4.0 technology and will likely be paired with 12GB of RAM for seamless multitasking between the cover and main screens.
S-Pen Support: There is ongoing speculation about potential S-Pen support, either for the cover screen or the main display, which would greatly enhance its productivity capabilities.
