Samsung Patents Foldable With Horizontal Camera Bar, Hinting at Shift From Vertical Galaxy Design
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Updated · 9to5Google · Aug 17
Samsung Patents Foldable With Horizontal Camera Bar, Hinting at Shift From Vertical Galaxy Design
3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Aug 17
Summary
Samsung patent filings spotted by SammyGuru depict a foldable phone with a horizontal rear camera layout, a possible break from the vertical design used across Galaxy devices.
That layout matters because Samsung’s current camera stack has been criticized for complicating Qi2 accessory use, often forcing dedicated add-ons and awkward magnetic battery designs.
The images appear to show a foldable rather than a standard slab phone, making it unclear whether the concept is tied to any near-term model.
Patents are an early signal at best: the design could surface in months, years or never, and the report says there is no concrete sign Samsung will make the change next year.