After years of stagnation, Samsung has finally reignited its foldable ambitions with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, delivering groundbreaking improvements that reclaim its position as an industry leader.
Galaxy Z Fold 7: Thinner, Sleeker, and More Powerful
Samsung’s book-style foldable has undergone its most significant redesign since the Z Fold 3 (2021). Key upgrades include:
- Record-Breaking Thinness: At just 8.9mm folded (down from 12.1mm), it’s now the thinnest foldable in the U.S., surpassing the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and OnePlus Open.
- Larger Displays: Both the inner and outer screens have been expanded, finally matching competitors like Oppo and Google in usability.
- 200MP Camera: Borrowing the same sensor as the Galaxy S25 Ultra, promising major photography improvements.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset: Ensures top-tier performance, offsetting the removal of S Pen support and a bigger battery.
Verdict: Samsung may have just built the best foldable hardware ever, rivaling even the Oppo Find N5.
Galaxy Z Flip 7: The Underdog That Surprises
While the Z Fold 7 steals headlines, the Z Flip 7 brings its own game-changing upgrades:
- Full-Size Cover Display: A 120Hz, edge-to-edge outer screen—bigger than Motorola’s Razr—finally fixes past blunders.
- Wider 6.9-Inner Display: No longer overly tall, making it feel like a normal phone that folds.
- Slimmer Design: At 13.7mm folded, it’s the thinnest flip phone yet, a first for Samsung.
- Exynos Over Snapdragon: A controversial choice, but performance remains to be tested.
Caveat: Samsung still restricts app use on the cover screen, but the hardware foundation is now best-in-class.
Final Thoughts: Samsung is Back in the Game
After years of incremental updates, the Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 prove Samsung can still innovate when pushed. With thinner designs, bigger screens, and cutting-edge specs, these foldables set a new standard—just in time to fend off rising competition.
