Samsung has once again pushed the boundaries of mobile innovation with the launch of its highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7. Unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event, the two devices represent a new chapter in the evolution of foldable smartphones—delivering slimmer designs, more intelligent software, and enhanced durability.
Galaxy Z Fold7: A Powerhouse in a Slim Profile
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is Samsung’s most refined foldable to date. Weighing just 215 grams and folding down to a mere 8.9 mm in thickness, the device is not only more portable than ever but also slimmer than the current flagship Galaxy S series. Despite the slimmer frame, it packs major improvements.
Its 8-inch internal display offers more screen real estate than its predecessor, along with peak brightness reaching up to 2,600 nits for superb visibility in sunlight. The 6.5-inch external display now sports a wider aspect ratio, offering a more natural typing and viewing experience. Both displays run at 120Hz for smooth performance.
Under the hood, the Fold7 is powered by the latest Snapdragon processor optimized for Galaxy devices. It boasts notable increases in CPU, GPU, and NPU performance, ensuring the phone handles multitasking, gaming, and AI operations effortlessly. Users can configure it with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.
The Fold7 also introduces a new hinge mechanism that reduces creasing and improves durability, while the device itself is reinforced with upgraded aluminum framing and tougher glass. This makes it not just sleeker but also more resilient to everyday use.
On the camera front, the Fold7 marks a milestone by introducing a 200MP main camera sensor—a first for Samsung’s foldable line. It’s paired with an ultra-wide lens and a telephoto zoom camera, all supported by advanced AI-based photography tools. Features like object erasing, noise reduction, and real-time language translation are integrated directly into the device thanks to on-device AI.
The software experience is equally robust, featuring Android 16 with One UI 8, and optimized for multitasking across apps. New enhancements include AI-generated summaries, improved drag-and-drop, and intelligent app pairing for side-by-side workflows.
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is available in multiple elegant color finishes and comes with a starting price of around $1,999. Global availability begins July 25, with pre-orders offering bonuses like storage upgrades and trade-in deals.
Galaxy Z Flip7: Compact Elegance with Smarter AI
While the Fold7 aims to be a multitasking powerhouse, the Galaxy Z Flip7 is all about compact innovation and style. This year’s Flip introduces a full-width 4.1-inch FlexWindow, now edge-to-edge and significantly more functional. Users can access messages, widgets, schedules, and even apps like Google Maps without unfolding the phone.
When opened, the Flip7 reveals a 6.9-inch AMOLED main display that maintains the smooth 120Hz refresh rate and vibrant colors. The device is powered by the same next-gen chipset as the Fold7, ensuring lag-free performance, enhanced AI processing, and improved battery efficiency.
Speaking of power, the Flip7 houses the largest battery ever in a Flip device—4,300mAh—which supports all-day usage, even with heavy media or AI features. Samsung has introduced AI enhancements that allow for real-time scheduling, call screening, and suggested replies, making the FlexWindow even more functional on the go.
Photography sees a solid upgrade, with a 50MP main sensor and enhanced FlexCam features that let users take hands-free selfies or record content at unique angles. The Flip7 also uses the rear cameras for high-quality selfies while previewing the image on the cover screen.
Available in a variety of colour options and starting at $1,099, the Galaxy Z Flip7 is aimed at users who value flexibility and aesthetics. For those looking for a more affordable entry point, Samsung is also launching a Flip7 FE model at a lower price point.
The Bigger Picture: Samsung’s Foldable Future
With the Fold7 and Flip7, Samsung is not just refining its foldable lineup—it’s rewriting what foldables can do. From dramatically thinner designs to stronger hinges and AI-driven productivity, these devices are a culmination of years of research and refinement.
Samsung’s integration of artificial intelligence throughout the user experience is especially noteworthy. Whether it’s summarizing emails, translating foreign text on the fly, or enhancing photography in real time, these features bring meaningful value that goes beyond novelty.
Both devices come with extended software support, including multi-year Android updates and security patches, ensuring they stay current long after launch. Samsung is also backing the launch with an extended trial window, allowing users to experience the devices risk-free for 100 days.
In 2025, foldables are no longer just futuristic gadgets—they are mature, polished, and powerful tools for work, creativity, and everyday convenience. With the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, Samsung is showing the world that the future of smartphones is flexible, intelligent, and here to stay.
