Our Galaxy Z Fold 7 opens perfectly flat, but shoppers are reporting issue with demo units

samsung galaxy z fold 7 open on table

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority
  • Some shoppers have noticed that Galaxy Z Fold 7 demo units in stores aren’t opening fully flat, sparking concerns online.
  • Other users, including our team, report no such issues, suggesting this might be limited to specific demo units.
  • Samsung’s updated hinge design could still fall within the 178.5–181.5 degree opening range, but we’re awaiting official confirmation and durability specs.

A number of shoppers are reporting that Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 demo units in retail stores aren’t opening completely flat. The discussion started on Reddit (spotted by Android Central), where a user posted a photo showing a Fold 7 with a noticeable bend (see below), far from the flat profile they expected to see.

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