Key Information
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is set to be the company’s flagship foldable phone for 2025, featuring a range of improvements that could make it feel like a Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra. From the screens and cameras to the chipset and build quality, almost every aspect has been refined. Below, you’ll find all the details about the Galaxy Z Fold 7, including its release date, price, and key features.
- Starts at $1,999 / £1,799
- New 200MP camera
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset
- 16GB RAM available on top model
- Storage options up to 1TB
- 26% thinner than previous models
- Lighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Bigger 8-inch and 6.5-inch displays
Price and Release Date
Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 began on July 9, with shipping starting on July 25. The device was announced alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The starting price is $1,999 in the US and £1,799 in the UK, offering 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. Prices increase to $2,119 / £1,899 for 512GB / 12GB, and $2,419 / £2,149 for 1TB / 16GB. In the US, this makes the Galaxy Z Fold 7 $100 more expensive than its predecessor, while the UK price remains unchanged.
Specifications
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes with the following specifications:
- Dimensions (folded): 72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9mm
- Dimensions (unfolded): 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.2mm
- Weight: 215g
- OS: One UI 8, based on Android 16
- Main display: 8-inch 120Hz 1968 x 2184
- Cover display: 6.5-inch 120Hz 1080 x 2520
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- RAM: 12GB / 16GB
- Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
- Battery capacity: 4,400mAh
- Charging: 25W wired, fast wireless, reverse wireless
- Rear cameras: 200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto (3x zoom)
- Front cameras: 10MP, 10MP
Design and Display
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is significantly slimmer than its predecessor, measuring just 4.2mm thick when unfolded and 8.9mm when folded, compared to 5.6mm and 12.1mm respectively for the Galaxy Z Fold 6. This makes it much thinner than a typical smartphone, even when closed. It also weighs less than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which is 218g.
Despite being lighter and slimmer, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 maintains durability with Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on the front, Advanced Armor Aluminum for the frame, and a thinner and lighter Armor FlexHinge. It retains the same IP48 rating as before, offering good water resistance but limited dust protection.
The displays have also been upgraded. The main screen is now an 8-inch 1968 x 2184 foldable display, up from 7.6 inches on the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The cover screen is 6.5 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2520, up from 6.3 inches. Both are AMOLED displays with a 1-120Hz refresh rate. The main screen has a peak brightness of 2,600 nits and a pixel density of 368 pixels per inch, while the cover screen offers 422 pixels per inch. The wider cover screen enhances usability, making it more akin to a traditional smartphone display.
Available colors include Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, and Mint (only available from Samsung’s online store).
Cameras
One of the major upgrades is the new 200MP main camera, replacing the 50MP sensor from the previous model. Alongside this, there’s a 12MP ultra-wide and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The under-display 4MP camera has been replaced with a 10MP punch-hole camera on the front.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 also introduces new AI tools, such as ‘Suggested Erases’ in Generative Edit and Auto mode in Audio Eraser. Additionally, it features the next generation of Samsung’s ProVisual Engine, which allows faster image processing.
Performance and Software
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, found in the Galaxy S25 series. It also offers up to 16GB of RAM, though this is only available on the 1TB model. The software includes One UI 8, based on Android 16, with foldable-specific features like an optimized version of Gemini for multi-screen viewing.
The battery remains at 4,400mAh, the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but Samsung claims it will last longer, up to 24 hours. It supports 25W wired charging, along with wireless and reverse wireless charging.
Early Verdict
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 may not carry the ‘Ultra’ name, but it feels like the closest thing to one yet. With significant upgrades, including a new chipset, larger displays, and a slimmer design, it looks promising. While the battery capacity hasn’t increased, other improvements make it a compelling choice for those looking for a high-end foldable phone.
