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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will not be fully dustproof, its IP48 certification has just been confirmed, kind of. Following one tipster’s information, Arsene Lupin has just confirmed the info.

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However, the IP48 rating, unchanged from the Z Fold6, lags behind Vivo’s IP59. The class C repairability score indicates challenges due to the foldable’s complex design.

The phone is rated IP48 for water resistance. That is no longer the top rating for foldables as newer models already offer IP59. The Galaxy foldable did score a perfect A for drop resistance, though.

Despite the foldable mechanism, it still has an IP48 rating. In terms of performance, we’re looking at the MediaTek Dimensity 7400X and 8GB of RAM.

It will be miles away from the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in that regard. It will also be a lot lighter. Earlier today, we’ve shared another confirmation that the phone will be IP48 certified.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 may outclass Vivo and Honor as its 8.9mm, 215g build applies to all variants, unlike Honor and Vivo's thinnest models limited to select colors.

The Z Fold 7, meanwhile, has a rating of just IP48. It can handle water just fine, but smaller dust particles can cause the hinge some grief.