Design: Thinnest Foldable Ever Finally Feels Practical
At just 215g and 8.9mm folded (4.2mm open), the Z Fold 7 is a massive leap 24g lighter and way slimmer than the Fold 6’s chunky 12.1mm closed profile. The new Armor FlexHinge with multi-rail structure and water droplet design minimizes the crease (barely visible now) and makes folding smoother. Titanium frame + Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 front feels premium and tough dropped it unfolded on carpet, no drama.
I got Titanium Silver; it shifts subtly in light Black or Gray are stealthier. IP68 rating survived a sink dunk. Versus Vivo X Fold 3 Pro’s leather slimness, Samsung’s flat screen + wider cover (6.5-inch now) wins for typing closed. No more “tall remote” feel it’s like a regular phone folded. S Pen slot? Still none built-in (case needed), but low-latency writing is addictive for notes.
Display: Larger Inner, Brighter Cover Crease Who?
Cover: 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (21:9 ratio for better apps), inner: 8.0-inch (11% larger than Fold 6). Both 120Hz LTPO, HDR10+, up to 2600 nits outdoors readability crushes Fold 6. Anti-reflective coating + ceramic glass cuts glare hugely.
Unfolded aspect ratio perfect for split-screen (three apps easy) Netflix or YouTube feels cinematic. Crease? Way less noticeable than Fold 6, thanks to new hinge. Versus iPhone 16 Pro Max’s flat 6.9-inch, Fold 7 wins multitasking; Vivo’s similar but Samsung’s brighter.
| Additional details |
| Operating System | Android |
| Processor Type | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Processor |
| Display Size | 20.32 cm (8 inch) QXGA+ Display |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB , 512 GB ,1TB |
| Colour | Silver Shadow, Blue Shadow, and Jet Black |
| Camera | 200MP + 12MP + 10MP | 10MP Front Camera |
| Form Fator | Smartphone |
| Biomatric Security Feature | Face Recognition |
| Sim Card Size | Nano SIM |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite + AI That’s Actually Useful
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy with 12GB RAM blazes. 41% NPU boost means on-device AI flies: Circle to Search, Live Translate (calls in 20+ languages), Interpreter for unfolded convos. Note Assist summarizes meetings perfectly used it for work calls, spot-on.
Versus Fold 6, cooler during gaming (bigger vapor chamber). 7 years updates till 2032. Wi-Fi 7, UWB, satellite SOS expanded. Versus Vivo X200 Pro’s Dimensity, Samsung’s DeX for desktop mode is killer for productivity.
Storage 256GB-1TB, no microSD.
Cameras: 200MP Main Finally on Fold!
200MP wide (first on Z series), 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP 3x + 12MP 5x periscope hybrid to 100x. Daylight detail insane, low-light clean with Nightography. 5x sharper than Fold 6’s 3x.
Versus S25 Ultra’s same setup, Fold 7 identical quality but unfolded shots feel awkward holding. Selfies 10MP cover/4MP under-display good for calls. Video 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps LOG. AI Generative Edit fun for quick fixes.
Software and Battery: Smart Unfolded Life
One UI 8/Android 16 AI everywhere: Sketch to Image, Photo Ambient wallpapers. Flex mode for hands-free video, S Pen air actions (remote shutter back!). Battery ~5000mAh lasts full day+ unfolded heavy (7-8 hours screen), better efficiency than Fold 6. 25W wired (slow), 15W wireless.
Price and Final Thoughts
$1,999 launch (256GB), now ~$1,600-1,800 discounted November 2025. Trade-ins knock $1000+ off.
The Z Fold 7 is the foldable maturity peak in 2025 thinnest/lightest, larger immersive screen, 200MP cams, AI that works. Gripes: still pricey, charging slow, no built-in S Pen slot. Versus Fold 6, worth upgrade for slimness/brightness; beats Vivo/Honor in software/polish.
If foldables were gimmicks before this changes everything. 10/10 my productivity/tablet/phone in one!