Samsung Might Make a Comeback in the Foldable Race with Punch-Hole Cameras
Alleged Upgrade in Galaxy Z Fold 7 Camera Could Enhance Selfie Quality Significantly
Yo, listen up! Rumors are swirling about the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7, and it seems Samsung is planning to bring back the punch-hole cameras on both inner and cover screens.
According to what we've heard, the Fold 7 is gonna ditch the under-display selfie cameras and embrace the punch-hole setup (via TechRadar). The latest renders back this up, showcasing the new camera cutout right on the main screen and cover display.
Looking back at the leaked renders, it's clear as day that the Fold 7 will rock punch-hole cameras on both the cover and inner screens. Now, some diehard fans might be disappointed by this change, feeling it's a step back in both quality and technology for the Fold lineup.
Remember when the Galaxy Z Fold 2 had punch-holes on the main and cover screens? Well, since then, even the current Galaxy Z Fold 6 has stuck with under-display cameras (UDC). The first model to do this was the Z Fold 3, with the hidden inner selfie camera beneath the screen.
So, Why the Switch to Punch-Holes?
There's no official word on why Samsung is ditching the under-display camera on the Fold 7, but it's probably all about better selfie snapshots. Even though UDC has been improving, it still lags behind in terms of clarity compared to a regular punch-hole shooter, due to the extra display layers messing with the lens.
Sure, under-display cameras are fancy tech-wise, but hiding the lens under those layers often leads to crappy pics. We're talking tons of noise, underexposure, lens flare, and weird artifacts.
On the other hand, punch-hole cameras skip the shenanigans and usually spit out way cleaner, sharper selfies. With the punch-hole setup, Samsung could go back to using a larger sensor and avoid those display layer issues that plague UDC.
Samsung's yet to comment on these rumors, but it looks like we might find out more at the July 9 reveal for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. If the rumored tweaks stick, Samsung might finally have the kick it needs to reclaim the foldable crown.
Sources:
- DisplayMate Tests
- Android Police
- Tom's Hardware
The Galaxy Z Fold 7, as suggested by leaked renders and rumors, might revert to punch-hole cameras on both the inner and cover screens, marking a shift away from under-display cameras. This change could potentially provide clearer and sharper selfies, as punch-hole cameras often avoid the display layer issues that impact the image quality of under-display cameras.
