It’s shaped like a regular phone when closed. In fact, it will nicely fit in your pocket thanks to its slim design. It is only when you unfold the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 that you will experience the kind of innovation Samsung folks bring to their flagships. Samsung’s brand new folding phone, now in its seventh generation, is a fancy device no doubt, it is expensive too, but what you get are the capabilities of a phone, tablet and PC in one high-tech device. It comes in an appealing design and one would like to flaunt it around. It is also one of the thinnest (4.2mm when unfolded) and lightest (215g) phones around, with plenty of power inside. The display is top-notch, there is smooth multitasking all around, there’s a lot more.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
People are drawn to the folding form factor for a combination of reasons, including the larger screen space for enhanced viewing and multitasking, the unique and innovative design, and the portability they offer by combining a phone and a tablet into one device. While there are others like Google, vivo, Oppo and Motorola in this category, Samsung stands tall with every new device it churns out. They see the foldable category as a key area for future innovation and are actively working on improving durability, functionality, and software integration for these devices.
Migrating from a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (this reviewer’s existing device) to the Z Fold7 was seamless, thanks to Samsung’s Smart Switch, an app that allows you to transfer your data wirelessly or with a cable. The phone is built tough, thanks to FlexHinge that offers improved durability and a smooth folding experience. Advanced Armour Aluminum in the frame and hinge housing increases strength and hardness. The phone feels sturdy and durable. Samsung has done a good job of minimising the bezels around both sets of screens.
Key Features
The Z Fold7 comes with a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x cover display that now features a wider 21:9 aspect ratio. This is the screen I feel users tend to use most often; it offers a user experience similar to that of a Galaxy S25 Ultra device. The real action begins with the 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x main display that offers ultra-rich contrast, true blacks and vibrant detail, especially when watching movies or browsing YouTube videos. It is well-suited for multitasking as well. Apps open in an instant, jumping from one app to another is seamless, the device never gets warm during normal use. Each display is bright, sharp, colourful, and perfectly sized for checking email, watching videos, and running multiple apps at once.
Under the hood, there is the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor. This processor is customised for Samsung devices and is designed to enhance on-device AI processing tasks. Things like real-time language translation and Generative Edits are fast here. Cameras are professional-grade and AI-enhanced imaging automatically optimises lighting, detail and realism.
Key takeaways: I have been using the Z Fold7 for a full-week now and looks-wise and in its working, it’s gorgeous. The phone is slim, powerful and practical in everyday use.
