Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Foldable Grows Up

Samsung has just launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and at $2,000, it's clearly aiming for the premium end of smartphones. But this time, the price might just be worth paying. This is, without doubt, Samsung's most refined foldable yet.

Let’s start with the design. The Fold 7 is now thinner and lighter than ever—just 8.9mm when closed and weighing only 215 grams. That’s actually lighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, a surprising feat considering the Fold 7 packs in a full tablet experience when unfolded.

Powering the device is the newest Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, which delivers a palpable boost in speed, responsiveness, and efficiency across the board. Multitasking, gaming, or even simply switching between apps—the Fold 7 takes it in stride. Although the battery capacity has not been bumped up notably, the new chipset is designed to be much more power-efficient—perhaps making the phone last longer on a charge.

The camera system has finally achieved rightful flagship status as well. Samsung has equipped the Fold 7 with the same 200MP sensor found on the S25 Ultra. That means more detail, improved low-light performance, and more flexibility in how you take photos.

And then there's the screen—unfurled, you have a generous 8-inch display that turns your phone into a productivity monster. With Android 16 and One UI 8, those multitasking features like split-screen, floating windows, and app continuity now feel fluid and seamless—finally unlocking the promise of a foldable tomorrow.

But here's the question: in 2025, why are we still buying foldables?

The Fold 7 answers that by ultimately nailing the fundamentals—design, performance, camera, and software—while offering something no slab phone can: a full-size tablet in your pocket. It might not be for everyone, but for anyone who wants the bleeding edge of mobile tech, the Fold 7 makes the best case yet for the foldable form factor.