29 Sept 2025
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 introduces significant advancements in foldable smartphone design, offering a remarkably normal phone experience when closed and transforming into a powerful 8-inch tablet when opened. This review highlights its improved physical design, enhanced displays, flagship-level camera system, and powerful performance, while also addressing its battery and charging limitations.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7, unveiled alongside the Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE at a New York event, is presented as a foldable smartphone that remarkably feels like a standard phone when closed. This review provides a detailed examination of its performance, specifications, and includes a comprehensive buying guide.
When closed, the Z Fold 7 measures 8.9 mm thick and weighs 215 grams, offering the feel of a conventional phone with its 6.5-inch outer display, suitable for daily interactions. Opened, it becomes an exceptionally thin device at 4.2 mm, even slimmer than the S25 Edge, and features an 8-inch internal display that is 11% larger than its predecessor, providing ample space for multitasking.
The Z Fold 7 boasts a robust construction, featuring Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on the front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the back, and Samsung's strongest aluminum for its frame. It conveys a sense of refinement, lightness, and practicality, with enhanced overall resistance due to a new multi-rail Armor Flex Hinge, although it does not offer dust resistance.
Samsung has significantly improved the 6.5-inch outer display, now featuring a 21:9 aspect ratio that provides a user experience comparable to regular smartphones for typing and navigation. The 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED inner display includes a titanium layer for increased strength, and its ultra-thin glass is 50% thicker than previous models, notably reducing the visibility of the central crease.
The Z Fold 7 integrates a 200-megapixel main sensor, identical to the S25 Ultra, enabling 2x lossless zoom and capturing highly detailed photos. It is complemented by a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and two 10-megapixel selfie cameras, with the inner selfie camera offering an expanded 100-degree field of view. While the S25 Ultra retains a slight edge in color and fine details, the Z Fold 7's camera performance is exceptionally close to a flagship standard.
Users can take higher-quality selfies using the 200-megapixel main camera instead of the dedicated 10-megapixel front cameras. The device supports 8-bit video recording and includes an 'Audio Erase' feature to remove background noise from recordings, along with a 'Suggestion Erase' capability for unwanted object removal in photos. A 'Live Translate' AI feature allows users to query on-screen content by holding the power button, functioning seamlessly across both displays and during gaming.
Powered by the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy processor, the Z Fold 7’s lighter and redesigned structure elevates its hardware performance to flagship levels, rivaling the S25 Ultra and Edge models. Benchmark tests, including 3DMark, PCMark, Geekbench 6, and AnTuTu 10, demonstrate strong graphical capabilities, excellent daily usage scores, and robust multi-core processing, firmly positioning it among top-tier smartphones despite its foldable form factor.
The Z Fold 7's 4400 mAh battery, powering two large displays, a powerful chip, and a cooling system in its thin body, lasts a full day under light to moderate usage. However, heavy use, particularly of the main screen, requires frequent recharging. Its 25-watt wired charging, taking over an hour for a full charge and 30 minutes to 50%, is considered outdated and inadequate for its premium price, while its 4.5-watt reverse wireless charging remains slow.
Priced around $2000, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is one of the world's most expensive smartphones, competing with high-end flagships. It is expected to be priced above 100 million Toman in the local market. For individuals seeking a Fold-style foldable, the Z Fold 7 is highly recommended over its predecessor due to its significantly improved user experience, though specific price differences with the Fold 6 are yet to be determined.
When the phone is closed, it feels so normal and similar to regular phones that you easily forget it can open up and transform into an 8-inch tablet.
| Feature | Details | Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Closed Dimensions | 8.9 mm thickness, 215g weight | Feels like a normal phone, 10% lighter than Fold 6, very practical for daily use. |
| Open Dimensions | 4.2 mm thickness | Thinner than S25 Edge, significantly thinner than Fold 6 (12.1 mm), a notable design improvement. |
| Outer Display | 6.5-inch, 21:9 aspect ratio | Corrects previous narrow displays, offers a standard smartphone experience when closed. |
| Inner Display | 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED, Titanium layer, 50% thicker ultra-thin glass | 11% larger than Fold 6, significantly reduced crease visibility for improved viewing. |
| Main Camera | 200 MP sensor (same as S25 Ultra) | Major photographic upgrade, enables 2x lossless zoom, quality comparable to S25 Ultra. |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Extremely powerful, benchmarks place it firmly among top flagships. |
| Battery Capacity | 4400 mAh | Average to below average performance for its price, struggles with heavy use, requires frequent charging. |
| Charging Speed | 25W wired, 4.5W reverse wireless | Outdated compared to competitors and other Samsung flagships, a significant drawback for a premium device. |
| AI Features | 'Suggestion Erase', 'Audio Erase', 'Live Translate' (contextual AI) | Enhances user experience with smart photo/audio editing and on-screen content queries. |
| S Pen Support | Not supported | A notable omission for a device in the foldable 'Fold' series. |
