Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Gets Smarter, Stronger, and Sleeker — Here’s What’s Changed
Samsung has been refining its foldable formula for a few years now. We have been seen from the bulky original Fold to the more durable Fold 5, every version has taken a small step forward.
But with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, it feels like Samsung has finally taken a bold leap instead of another baby step.
This time, the upgrades are a combination of polish purpose.
If you’ve been following the Galaxy Z Fold 7 leaks, you probably already sensed something major was coming.
A Fold That Finally Feels Whole
The biggest and most visible change? The design. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is now Samsung’s thinnest and lightest Fold ever.
When unfolded, it’s just 4.2mm thin, and even when closed, it’s slimmer than ever at 8.9mm. And at 215g, it even undercuts the S25 Ultra in weight.
That sounds like a small detail, but in daily use, the difference is huge. This doesn’t feel like two phones stuck together anymore.
Samsung has also addressed a long-standing complaint: the outer screen. The cover display is now 6.5 inches with a taller 21:9 aspect ratio, making it easier to use one-handed.
The main display stretches to a full 8 inches, which is 11% larger than the previous Fold. And both screens now hit a peak brightness of 2600 nits, which is fantastic for outdoor use.
Samsung isn’t the only brand rethinking its foldable design. The OPPO Find N5 Flip leak teases a unique approach that could rival Samsung’s latest.
Oh, and that fuzzy under-display 4MP camera that barely did the job? It’s gone. In its place, there’s now a clean 10MP inner camera. It’s still not flagship-grade, but it no longer gets in the way.
Cameras That Finally Catch Up
For years, Samsung foldables haven’t matched their slab flagships when it comes to camera performance. But this time, the Fold 7 changes the game.
You now get a 200MP main sensor. Yes, the same one that impressed users on the S24 Ultra. Meanwhile, devices like the OnePlus 13s are also pushing flagship-grade cameras into compact form factors.
It’s backed by a 12MP ultra-wide and a 10MP 3x telephoto. Daylight photos now pack in a lot more detail, and the overall image quality feels like a proper flagship.
This trend isn’t limited to Samsung. The Jovi V50 5G recently launched with quad 50MP cameras focused on budget photography lovers.
So if you’ve been holding out for a foldable with top-tier camera chops, Fold 7 finally delivers.
Faster, Smarter, and a Bit More Creative
Samsung is also debuting a brand-new chipset inside the Fold 7, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy.
It’s a step up from the Gen 3 used in the Fold 6, and it’s built on a more efficient 3nm process. But the real story is how Samsung is using this extra power.
With One UI 8 (based on Android 16), the Fold 7 gets a fresh batch of AI tools that make real use of the large display:
- Suggest Erases for quick photo edits,
- AI noise removal for cleaner videos,
- Gemini Live for smart contextual answers,
- And features like Drawing Assist and Writing Assist, which are actually helpful for creators even without the S Pen, which is no longer included due to the thinner frame.
If you’re into AI-powered upgrades, don’t miss the OnePlus 13s which has significant improvements driven by new-gen AI.
So whether you’re editing content, answering emails, or multitasking with floating windows, the software keeps up with the hardware nicely.
Durability Finally Feels Real
Foldables have often been questioned for their fragility and rightly so. But with the Fold 7, Samsung seems to have taken that criticism seriously.
The outer screen is now protected by Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, a new material that embeds crystals for better crack resistance.
The back still uses Victus 2, which is already proven. On the inside, the Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) is now 50% thicker, and there’s a titanium support plate under the display for better structural strength.
Durability has become a battleground. The iPhone 17 Air’s bend test recently raised eyebrows about Apple’s build quality too.
The hinge? Redesigned with a multi-rail structure, making it slimmer and more robust. And yes, the crease has been improved too. It’s shallower and smoother, both to the eye and to the touch.
On top of all this, you now get an IP48 rating, which is a bump up from the Fold 5’s IPX8. That makes this the most durable Fold Samsung has ever made. And a lot less worrying in daily life.
However, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE doesn’t bring major durability upgrades, so you might want to wait and watch.
What’s Still the Same
While the design and cameras got major upgrades, not everything changed.
The 4400mAh battery remains the same, as does the 25W wired and 15W wireless charging.
On the battery front, the Poco F7 leaks confirmed a massive 7550mAh unit, raising expectations for long-lasting Android flagships.
In a world where some foldables offer 5000mAh batteries, Vivo T4 Ultra is packing a 7000mAh battery in a mid-premium body, a true power move.
Multitasking hasn’t been overhauled either. The taskbar and split-screen still work smoothly, but don’t expect a major change from Fold 6.
Pricing and Final Thoughts
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 starts at $1999.99, which is a bit more than the Fold 6’s launch price of $1899.
But when you look at what’s improved, a reworked design, major camera upgrades, new AI-powered software, and a stronger body, that price starts to make sense.
Samsung’s pricing isn’t alone in the ultra-premium club, see how Huawei’s upcoming tri-fold phone might shake things up later this year.
Lighter, more powerful, smarter, and tougher. And with Galaxy Z Fold 7 poster leaks confirming these improvements, this is clearly Samsung’s boldest foldable yet.
While Samsung goes premium, brands like Realme and Vivo are redefining value in their own way.
So the real question is, has the Fold finally become the mainstream-ready flagship it always wanted to be? Or is it still just for the early adopters chasing cutting-edge tech?
Either way, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the best foldable Samsung has built to date. And that’s no small feat.
Disclaimer: This article is independently written and published by gadgetsy.in staff after thorough research and analysis from publicly available resources and tipsters. Pricing may vary from region to region and availability.
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