[Samsung Insights] Galaxy Z Series Gets Thinner, Lighter and SmarterㅣJuly 2025

Samsung Insights is back for its July issue — and it was a busy month. The key highlight of this month was Galaxy Unpacked 2025, held in Brooklyn, New York on July 9. At the event, Samsung set new standards for foldable phones by unveiling the ultra-slim, large-screen Galaxy Z Fold7; the compact, multimodal AI Galaxy Z Flip7 powered by a new FlexWindow; and the Galaxy Watch8 series, which comes with an iconic design with new, personalized wellness insights.

In this issue, we'll dive into Samsung's diverse innovations — from the design story behind Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7’s impressive new capabilities to Samsung's global standardization leadership role as it prepares for the 6G era — as well as our refrigerant-free cooling solutions and eco-friendly, Color E-Paper digital signage. Discover the better experiences and future that Samsung is creating — right now, through Samsung Insights.

1. Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7: Unfolding New Design Possibilities

Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 showcase a complete redesign that embodies Samsung’s design philosophy.

Galaxy Z Fold7 has an ultra-sleek form that makes it the thinnest and lightest of any device in the series, while One UI 8 AI integration in both devices enables meaningful productivity and companion features accessible with Gemini. And with its full-front FlexWindow, Galaxy Z Flip7 allows the user to launch Gemini Live to ask about everyday things right from the home screen.

By blending lifestyle-focused design with AI-driven tools, the Design and UX Teams have delivered a seamless and intuitive foldable experience for the AI era.

Click here to discover Samsung's foldable design story, where truly meaningful design comes to life.

2. 6G Standardization: How Samsung Is Driving Global Communication Standards

Jin-Kyu Han, Vice President of the Tech Standards Research Team at Samsung Research, describes how Samsung is securing key positions in global communication standards organizations like 3GPP and ITU-R to cement its 6G leadership. According to Han, this active participation in international standardization efforts is crucial for shaping next-generation communication technologies, driving consensus amid fierce competition and uniting the world into a single global market by 2030.

Get exclusive insights about how Samsung is defining the future of 6G here.

3. Next-Gen Peltier Cooling: Samsung's Eco-Friendly Leap

In partnership with Johns Hopkins APL, Samsung unveiled next-gen thin-film Peltier cooling technology in a study published in Nature Communications. This refrigerant-free solution boasts a cooling efficiency approximately 75% higher than conventional devices. Samsung's DA Business targets superior cooling performance, precise control and aims for a completely refrigerant-free appliance future across diverse global markets, including hot and humid regions.

Explore Samsung’s next-generation thin-film Peltier cooling technology here.

4. Samsung Color E-Paper: From Paper to 0.00 watt-Power Consumption

Samsung’s Color E-Paper (EMDX model) has been introduced at NONO SHOP, a zero-waste café in Seoul. Replacing printed posters, the digital display allows real-time content updates via mobile app. With static power use of 0.00 watts, paper-like visuals and 100% paper-based packaging, Color E-Paper enhances both operational efficiency and sustainable space design.

Discover how Samsung’s Color E-Paper is transforming eco-conscious spaces here.

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