Samsung May Drop Titanium For The Galaxy Z Fold8 Back Plate

Samsung May Drop Titanium For The Galaxy Z Fold8 Back Plate

To ensure the Galaxy Z Fold7 is as durable as it can be, Samsung has opted to give it a titanium back plate. It’s an understandable move, considering it is now thinner than ever before. But it looks like the use of the material is not guaranteed for next year’s Galaxy Z Fold8. A recent report indicates that the South Korean tech giant may revert to carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRP) of previous models. Or more specifically, The Elec reports…

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 may feature downgraded build material due to supply chain issues

Samsung might be considering downgrading the next-gen Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, launching exactly a year from now. Traditionally, Galaxy Z Fold devices don’t come cheap; the Galaxy Z Fold7, for instance, has a retail price of $2,000.  However, reports suggest this measure is credited to counter the difficulty that the South Korean giant is facing sourcing titanium from its Chinese suppliers.  Waiting for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 next year? Get ready…

US-China trade war could make the Galaxy Z Fold8 thicker, feel less premium

Samsung stepped away from carbon fibre reinforced plastic with the Galaxy Z Fold FE and the latest Z Fold7 but it may have to reconsider this decision considering the ongoing US-China trade war. This could mean the Galaxy Z Fold8 might be thicker and feel less premium in the hand.