The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, released in July 2025, represents a significant evolutionary leap in the world of foldable smartphones. It sheds the bulk of its predecessors, brings a game-changing camera upgrade, and solidifies Samsung’s dominance by introducing the thinnest and lightest book-style foldable to date.

Key Specifications at a Glance

Revolutionary Display & Hinge Technology

The core innovation of the Z Fold 7 lies in its refined structure, making it a true pocketable device.

The Hinge and Design

• Ultra-Thin Profile: The Z Fold 7 measures an astonishing 4.2 mm when unfolded (thinner than most non-folding flagships) and 8.9 mm when folded. At just 215g, it is significantly lighter than its predecessor (Z Fold 6 was 239g).
• Armor FlexHinge: Samsung’s new butterfly hinge mechanism is certified to withstand 500,000 folds. More importantly, it dramatically reduces the visual crease. When viewed head-on, the crease is nearly invisible, a monumental achievement that finally brings the inner display closer to a standard tablet experience.
• IP48 Rating: The phone retains the IP rating, offering resistance against dust (IP4x) and water immersion (IPx8), ensuring durability against everyday elements.

The Displays

• Cover Screen: The 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Cover Display has been tweaked to a wider 21:9 aspect ratio. This makes typing and single-handed use feel more natural, addressing a major complaint from previous generations.
• Inner Screen: The main foldable display is a vibrant 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel. With 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2600 nits, it offers superb colour accuracy and visibility, even in bright sunlight. The screen also uses UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) that is reportedly 50% thicker for enhanced durability.

Camera System: The 200MP Upgrade

Samsung has finally addressed the camera gap between the Fold series and the flagship S Ultra series.

• 200MP Main Sensor: The Z Fold 7 features a powerful 200MP Wide-angle primary sensor (with OIS), a direct carryover from the Galaxy S Ultra lineage. This delivers incredible detail, superior low-light performance (via 16-in-1 pixel binning), and finally puts the Fold on par with the best traditional flagships.
• Triple Lens Setup: It is supported by a 12MP Ultra-wide and a 10MP Telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom (OIS).
• ProVisual Engine: Image processing is enhanced by the latest version of Samsung’s ProVisual Engine, which leverages the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s NPU for real-time noise reduction, superior scene analysis, and 10-bit HDR+ video capture.
• Selfie Cameras: It retains the serviceable 10MP Cover Camera and the 10MP Under Display Camera (UDC) on the inner screen.

Multitasking, Performance, and Galaxy AI

Performance

The Z Fold 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, fabricated on a 3nm process. This processor is an optimized, high-frequency variant of the flagship Snapdragon chip, ensuring flawless performance for intense gaming, seamless app switching, and highly efficient Galaxy AI processing.

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Multitasking & Software

• One UI 8 (Android 16): The device launches with Android 16 and Samsung’s One UI 8, bringing deeper optimization for the large screen.
• Flex Mode & Taskbar: The enhanced Taskbar is now more intuitive, and the device supports advanced Flex Mode controls.
• Galaxy AI Integration: AI is central to the Fold 7 experience. Features like Gemini Live (real-time translation), Generative Edit (advanced photo manipulation), and Sketch to Image utilize the massive inner display for a more immersive and productive workflow, allowing you to run three apps concurrently with AI assistance.

Battery Life & Charging

While significant improvements were made in every other area, the battery capacity remains conservative.

• Capacity: The Z Fold 7 retains the 4,400mAh dual battery. Given the new, ultra-thin design and larger 8.0-inch screen, maintaining this capacity is a feat of engineering.
• Endurance: Despite the same capacity, the highly efficient Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) chipset and LTPO display technology lead to better battery life than the Fold 6, typically lasting a full day under moderate-to-heavy usage.
• Charging: Charging speeds are limited to 25W wired (50% charge in about 30 minutes) and 15W wireless, which is a key area where Samsung lags behind some competitors.

Pros & Cons

Price in India

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 remains an ultra-premium flagship device, with the following official launch prices in India:

Final Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is not just an iteration; it’s a statement. By successfully tackling the thickness, weight, and camera issues, Samsung has perfected the book-style foldable. While the battery capacity is a missed opportunity, the revolutionary design and 200MP camera make the Z Fold 7 the undisputed benchmark for foldable technology in 2025.