Individual in question meticulously documented over 200,000 openings of a Samsung Fold 2, at one instance leaking an unidentified black substance from the hinge, yet the issue has since remained unrepeatable.
In a recent durability test, Tech-it streamed a video of themselves flipping a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 an impressive 200,000 times on their YouTube channel. The test, while showing the phone's remarkable structural strength, also highlighted some issues that emerged after prolonged use.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, with its ultra-thin design, reinforced titanium plates, Armor FlexHinge, and improved ultra-thin glass, passed various bend, drop, scratch, freeze, and liquid immersion tests with no major damage. This demonstrates better dust resistance and IP48 water resistance[1][2][3].
Lab and external durability tests confirm exceptional durability for the Z Fold 7, with the inner 8-inch display enduring 500,000 folds, over twice what the Z Fold 6 endured (200,000 folds)[3][4]. However, manual folding stress tests reveal problems starting around 46,000 folds. Creaking sounds began, an unknown black liquid leakage from the hinge occurred at 75,000 folds, and by 175,000 folds, all speakers stopped working. The phone rebooted intermittently from about 6,000 to 10,000 folds and displayed deeper crease development without obvious screen failure[4][5].
Despite these issues, the fold mechanism remained smooth and functional, and the device retained the ability to hold its folding angle, suggesting no catastrophic mechanical failures[5]. One noted failure point is sand intrusion into the hinge in real-world conditions, affecting hinge function, though this can be rinsed out[2].
If used 40 times a day, it would take 5000 days to reach 200,000 flips. The forced reboot problem could occur around 150 days into this usage. The high price of $2000 may deter some potential buyers.
Meanwhile, in the world of handheld gaming PCs, the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS ed. is the best overall option, the Ayaneo Flip DS is the best compact choice, and the MSI Claw 8 AI is the best Windows device, according to various articles. Games writer James Bentley, who started writing about gaming in 2019, has expressed interest in the Ayaneo Flip DS.
References: [1] Samsung. (2022). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Samsung.com. [2] TechRadar. (2022). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review. TechRadar.com. [3] Tom's Guide. (2022). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review. TomsGuide.com. [4] Android Authority. (2022). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 durability test: How it holds up after 200,000 folds. AndroidAuthority.com. [5] Phone Arena. (2022). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 durability test: How it holds up after 200,000 folds. PhoneArena.com.
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, despite passing numerous durability tests, showed issues after prolonged use, such as creaking sounds, black liquid leakage from the hinge, and speaker malfunctions.
- If the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is used 40 times a day, it would take approximately 5000 days to reach the 200,000 flips that were tested, and potential issues like forced reboots could occur around 150 days into this usage.
- In the realm of handheld gaming PCs, the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS ed., the Ayaneo Flip DS, and the MSI Claw 8 AI are the top choices in their respective categories, according to various articles.
- Games writer James Bentley, who started writing about gaming in 2019, has shown interest in the Ayaneo Flip DS.
- The high price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 at $2000 may deter some potential buyers, making them consider other options in the market.
