Key Points

Samsung's JB Park emphasized India's crucial role in developing the new Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, from R&D in Bengaluru to production in Noida. The devices have already set a record with 210,000 pre-orders in just 48 hours, signaling growing demand for foldables in India. Park highlighted their ultra-thin design, AI integration, and expanding reach in smaller cities. He also shared insights on the future of on-device AI, predicting smarter, localized solutions for Indian users.

Key Points: Samsung's JB Park Highlights India's Role in New Foldable Series

  • Bengaluru R&D team played a major role in foldable development
  • Noida factory manufactures Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7
  • Record 210K pre-orders in India in 48 hours
  • Foldables gaining traction in tier 3 and 4 markets
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Manufacturing to research, India playing key role in new foldable series: Samsung's JB Park

Samsung's JB Park reveals India's key contributions to Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, from R&D in Bengaluru to manufacturing in Noida.

"Our latest foldables represent the next leap in smartphone innovation. – JB Park, Samsung Southwest Asia"

New Delhi, Aug 1

From local manufacturing to research and development, India has a significant role in the development of the new foldable series, JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, said on Friday.

According to him, the company engineers from the Bengaluru R&D facility have contributed significantly in the development of new Z Fold7 and the Z Flip7 devices.

“I am happy to share that these new phones are being manufactured at our Noida factory,” Park said.

“Our latest foldables represent the next leap in smartphone innovation. They are the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z series designs yet. They deliver cutting-edge performance and come with seamless Galaxy AI integration,” added Park.

The company received a record 210,000 pre-orders for its seventh generation foldables - Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy ZFlip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE – in just 48 hours in India - signalling rapid mainstreaming of the foldable form factor in the country.

The 'Made in India’ Galaxy Z Fold7 is surprisingly gaining significant traction from not only tier 3 markets, but also tier 4 and beyond, amid a resilient economy and rising aspirations across the country, the company informed.

Park said the new devices will “help us mainstream the foldables in India”.

“Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers the Ultra experience in the thinnest, lightest and most advanced Fold yet. Galaxy Z Flip7 packs flagship power, intelligence and personality into a compact and iconic form,” he mentioned.

On AI, he said that today, on-device AI is independent of being in the cloud or a third-party source.

“But tomorrow, I think it's more of how people are using the AI. Like in India, you have so many dialects that you need someone to interpret. Tomorrow, it will all be done simultaneously on the devices. So you don't have to memorise things. You don't have to have an opinion of a lawyer or doctor. You just can have a massive intelligence that's connected on your device to a cloud that can guide you to a better solution. I think that's how the technology will evolve,” said Park.

—IANS

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Priya S
Exciting news! But I'm concerned about durability - my cousin's Fold5 screen stopped working after 8 months. Samsung should focus on making these phones last longer in Indian conditions (dust, heat etc).
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Rohit P
210k pre-orders in 48 hours! 😲 This shows how India's tech appetite is growing. Tier 3/4 cities adopting foldables is surprising but shows our aspirations. Hope local manufacturing brings prices down in future.
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Sarah B
The AI features for Indian languages could be a game-changer! Imagine real-time translation between Tamil and Hindi during business meetings. Hope they include more regional languages soon.
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Vikram M
Good initiative but Samsung needs better after-sales service in smaller towns. I had to travel 100km to get my Fold4 repaired last month. Make in India should include service centers India too!
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Ananya R
As a working professional, the Z Flip7's compact size is perfect for my purse! Finally a flagship that doesn't bulge out of my handbag. Worth every penny for convenience ✨
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Karthik V
While innovation is good, I hope Samsung doesn't neglect budget segment. Most Indians still buy phones under ₹20k. Premium is great but don't forget your mass market roots in India.

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