Samsung is doubling down on foldables with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, combining ultra‑thin engineering, large displays, AI features, and flagship cameras.
It aims to reclaim premium dominance lost to Apple and counter rising competition from Chinese brands like Huawei and Honor.
Key Points
Launch & Availability
- Revealed at Galaxy Unpacked on July 9, 2025; pre‑orders opened immediately, with shipments starting July 25
Pricing
- Starts at $1,999 (12 GB/256 GB) in the U.S.; other variants:
- 12 GB/512 GB: ~$2,199
- 16 GB/1 TB: ~$2,419
- Pricing in the UK begins at £1,799, with higher‑end models topping ~£2,149
Design & Build
- At just 8.9 mm folded / 4.2 mm unfolded, it’s Samsung’s thinnest Fold ever, weighing 215 g (~lighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra)
- New Armor FlexHinge and reinforced materials reduce visible crease and boost durability
Displays
- Cover screen: 6.5‑inch (21:9 ratio, 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED, ~2520×1080).
- Inner screen: 8‑inch, 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED with 2184×1968 resolution, ~368 ppi
Performance
- Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy – Samsung reports ~38% CPU, ~26% GPU, ~41% NPU gains vs. prior generation
- Configurations: 12 GB RAM (base), 16 GB (1 TB model)
Camera System
- Main: 200 MP sensor (same family as Galaxy S25 Ultra).
- Secondary: 12 MP ultrawide; 10 MP telephoto (3× optical).
- Selfie: 10 MP punch‑hole cover display and interior cameras (dropped in‑display cam)
Battery & Charging
- 4,400 mAh, unchanged from Fold 6; supports 25 W wired, 15 W wireless charging, plus Wireless PowerShare. Charging speeds may be slightly optimized for efficiency, but capacity remains same
Software & AI
- Ships with One UI 8 (Android 16).
- Deep Google Gemini integration, including tools like Gemini Live multitasking across big screens and Circle to Search in gaming
Full Specs
| Feature | Galaxy Z Fold 7 Highlights |
|---|---|
| Folded / Unfolded Thickness | 8.9 mm / 4.2 mm |
| Weight | 215 g (lighter than Galaxy S25 Ultra) |
| Display (inner) | 8″, 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED, 2184×1968 res |
| Camera | 200 MP main + 12 MP ultrawide + 10 MP telephoto |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh, 25 W wired / 15 W wireless |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AI / Software | One UI 8 on Android 16, Gemini integration |
| Starting price | $1,999 (12 GB/256 GB, USD) |
