Galaxy Z Fold 7 Stops by FCC Certification Ahead of Launch

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It won’t be long before Samsung takes the wraps off the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Watch 8 series. The exact release date is still under wraps, but we have a good idea when they might debut. Multiple sources say the July Unpacked event will be held in New York. Ahead of the big day, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has already made a surprise appearance on the FCC listing.

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 stops by FCC, confirms Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset

First reported by folks over at 91Mobiles, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 was spotted on the FCC certification listing carrying the model number SM-F966B. This model number has appeared several times before, which is how we know it refers to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The certification reveals key details about what’s to come.

The most important detail is the chipset inside the upcoming foldable. According to the listing, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite chipset. This doesn’t come as a surprise, as the chip has long been rumored to power the device. The certification also mentions additional model numbers—SM-F966U, SM-F966U1, and SM-F966W. These indicate the regions where the device will be available.

Moreover, the listing confirms support for 18 5G bands, NFC, wireless charging, wireless power sharing, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support. Nothing unexpected there. Samsung has also officially confirmed that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 will ship with One UI 8 right out of the box.

That said, Samsung has been teasing the Galaxy Z Fold 7, hinting at a major upgrade this time around. The new foldable is expected to arrive with a sleeker profile. Despite which, it will pack in some “Ultra” features.

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Abhinav Anand

Abhinav Anand is the News Editor at SammyGuru and a technology journalist based in New Delhi. Before joining SammyGuru, he contributed to numerous outlets, including Android Headlines, ExtremeTech, The Mac Observer, Financial Express, Economic Times, iGeeksBlog, KnowTechie, PhonesWiki, SlashGear, and more. You can reach him at [email protected].

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