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While it’s unfortunately not the “Ultra” model that was teased not too long ago, Samsung promises a more refined foldable user experience with the Galaxy Z Fold7, its latest addition to its foldable smartphone range. Launched alongside the new Galaxy Z Flip7 series, Samsung ‘s hoping that the new Z Fold7 will be enough to win back foldable fans who’ve since moved over to rival devices.
The Galaxy Z Fold7 comes with some refinements to its overall design, with a somewhat sharper-looking profile this time around. It’s actually lighter than the S25 Ultra at just 215 grams, and measures 8.9mm when folded (this goes down to 4.2mm when unfolded). While it only comes with IP48 protection against light moisture and dust, Samsung says that it’s generally durable thanks to its proprietary Armor Aluminum frame, along with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the rear and Gorilla Glass Ceramic on the front display.
In front, the Z Fold7 features a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED cover display with a 21:9 aspect ratio, which comes with 11% more screen space compared to its predecessor. The main highlight is of course the 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display, which comes with features like Vision Booster and up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness for better visibility, which is handy if you’re using the device outdoors in bright sunlight.
As with a ton of other flagship phones this year, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which is available with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, although Samsung does offer a more expensive variant with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. You’re also getting One UI 8 on top of Android 16, which is packed with a ton of AI features from both Samsung and Google.
For its cameras, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 features a 10MP selfie camera on the cover display as well as a 10MP main camera, while the rear houses a more souped-up setup that includes a 200MP wide-angle camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera.
Perhaps one big consideration with the Z Fold7 is its battery—with a capacity of just 4,400 mAh, it’s smaller than the cell inside the S25 Ultra, and given the powerful chipset and larger display, one can’t help but think about its limitations, specifically when it comes to endurance. Charging isn’t anything to write home about either, as it tops out at a moderate 25W.
With a price starting at $1,999.99, Samsung is charging quite a hefty sum for the Z Fold7, and while hardcore Samsung fans might hit that “check out” button with no questions asked, more discerning buyers might want to check out what other brands have to offer, although Samsung does offer a lot in the way of software optimization and overall hardware quality with the Z Fold7.
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The Galaxy Z Fold7 comes with some refinements to its overall design, with a somewhat sharper-looking profile this time around. It’s actually lighter than the S25 Ultra at just 215 grams, and measures 8.9mm when folded (this goes down to 4.2mm when unfolded). While it only comes with IP48 protection against light moisture and dust, Samsung says that it’s generally durable thanks to its proprietary Armor Aluminum frame, along with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the rear and Gorilla Glass Ceramic on the front display.
In front, the Z Fold7 features a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED cover display with a 21:9 aspect ratio, which comes with 11% more screen space compared to its predecessor. The main highlight is of course the 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display, which comes with features like Vision Booster and up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness for better visibility, which is handy if you’re using the device outdoors in bright sunlight.
As with a ton of other flagship phones this year, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which is available with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, although Samsung does offer a more expensive variant with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. You’re also getting One UI 8 on top of Android 16, which is packed with a ton of AI features from both Samsung and Google.
For its cameras, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 features a 10MP selfie camera on the cover display as well as a 10MP main camera, while the rear houses a more souped-up setup that includes a 200MP wide-angle camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera.
Perhaps one big consideration with the Z Fold7 is its battery—with a capacity of just 4,400 mAh, it’s smaller than the cell inside the S25 Ultra, and given the powerful chipset and larger display, one can’t help but think about its limitations, specifically when it comes to endurance. Charging isn’t anything to write home about either, as it tops out at a moderate 25W.
With a price starting at $1,999.99, Samsung is charging quite a hefty sum for the Z Fold7, and while hardcore Samsung fans might hit that “check out” button with no questions asked, more discerning buyers might want to check out what other brands have to offer, although Samsung does offer a lot in the way of software optimization and overall hardware quality with the Z Fold7.
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