Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Here’s a full breakdown of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung’s flagship foldable phone released in July 2025:

 Launch & Availability

• Announced at Galaxy Unpacked on July 9, 2025 in New York City.
• Shipped globally from July 25, 2025.
• Multiple storage & RAM options: 12 GB + 256GB / 512GB, and 16 GB + 1 TB.

 Design & Form Factor

• Folded: 158.4 × 72.8 × 8.9 mm; Unfolded: 158.4 × 143.2 × 4.2 mm.
• Weighs just 215 g, making it thinner (26% slimmer) and lighter than the previous Fold 6 and even some regular flagships.
• Built with Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back, and Ceramic 2 glass on the cover display. IP48-rated for dust/water resistance.
• Available in Jet Black, Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, and Mint.

 Displays:

• Cover screen: 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 21:9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz, up to ~2,600 nits brightness, 1080×2520 resolution.
• Main screen: 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X foldable display, 1968×2184 resolution, 120 Hz adaptive refresh, enhanced crease visibility reduction.
• Hinge upgraded with Armor FlexHinge for improved durability and minimized crease.

 Performance & Software

• Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm chipset), with either 12 GB or 16 GB RAM.
• Runs Android 16 with One UI 8, optimized for multitasking on a foldable layout and offering Samsung’s Galaxy AI features: Generative Edit, Live Translate, Circle to Search, Audio Eraser and more with Gemini Live integration.
• Offers seven years of OS and security updates through late 2032.

Cameras:

• Rear triple setup:
  • 200 MP main sensor (f/1.7, OIS) – same used in Galaxy S25 Ultra, backed by ProVisual Engine with AI enhancements (44% brighter, sharper and Nightography improvements).
  • 10 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom), and 12 MP ultrawide (120°) with autofocus.
• Front cameras: two 10 MP sensors (one on the cover screen and one inside, both capable of 4K recording).

Battery & Charging:

• Comes with 4,400 mAh dual battery (same as Fold 6). Despite larger screens, efficiency gains yield modest improvement in real-world endurance (~10–11 h usage).
• Charging: 25 W wired, 15 W wireless (Qi2 Ready), and 4.5 W reverse wireless power sharing — all slower than some competitors.

Pricing:

• Starting at $1,999 (256 GB / 12 GB RAM).
• Mid-tier: $2,119 (512 GB / 12 GB); Premium: $2,419 (1 TB / 16 GB).
• Pre-orders in U.S. showed a 50% increase over Fold 6; praised for premium engineering and outstanding AI features.
• Market-specific—for instance, India pricing reflected at ₹169,990–₹204,990; Pakistan estimates around Rs 610,000 (circa INR ₹1.7 L) depending on variant.

Overall Verdict:

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 marks the most refined foldable Samsung has built to date. It delivers a sleek, lightweight form factor, vibrant and expansive displays, a powerhouse chipset, and a pro-grade 200 MP camera system enhanced with AI computational photography. The hinge durability and enhanced Galaxy AI software deliver productivity features unmatched on other foldables.

However, at nearly $2,000, it lacks flash charging, doesn’t support S Pen (to reduce thickness), and battery life under heavy use can be limiting.

Ideal pick if you want:

• Foldable innovation and multitasking
• Best-in-class display and camera quality
• Long-term software support

Possibly skip if you prefer:

• Longer battery endurance
• Ultra-fast charging
• Stylus support as part of daily use