So. Here we are six years later. Foldables were initially scoffed at, but Samsung held its ground. I’ve been a supporter and cheerleader for foldables and the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 just proves (to me) that foldables are the future. There have been many other foldables since 2019, but Samsung continues to innovate in this space, and just when you think someone else is doing it better, they drop their new device.
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I want to thank AT&T for sending this Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 for my review. I’ll be covering their coverage and performance in this review as well. Make sure you check out all of AT&T’s Z Fold7 offers on their website right here. Let’s get into this review.
The Quick Take
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the best foldable device on the market right now. When I reviewed the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold late last year. I was pretty confident that Google had taken the lead in this space. From my perspective, that lead is gone as the Galaxy Z Fold7 is, once again, king of the ring. If you’re in the United States and you’re looking for the absolute best foldable there is. Look no further than the Z Fold7.
Score and Bottom Line
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 USD 1999
Nailed it Samsung foldables are still king, Google gave them a great shot, but Samsung has taken the crown again Durability, water and dust resistance is improved New hinge is the best one and folds flat Foldable design makes this a smartphone and tablet in one Premium build, look, and feel Those AMOLED displays are fire! Better cameras on par with S25 Ultra Great battery life One UI is still pretty great
Needs work I mean, the elephant in the room is the high price. This isn’t for everyone, plain and simple. Long term hinge and screen performance may still be an issue I still think a fast charging brick should be included, given the price of this smartphone S-Pen support has been removed
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 looks and feels like the most complete design of this device ever. The improvements here are real and welcomed. The whole device now folds flat; no more slight bend when fully open. The crease on the inner display is nearly invisible now; you can see it with the display off at specific angles, but it’s much improved.
The size of the inner display has increased, as has the outer display. The most significant change is that the Galaxy Z Fold7 is now wider. This slight increase in width makes the device look and feel more normal when folded closed. It has a more natural footprint and is more like a standard smartphone. No skinny cover display here, and this is wonderful.
We also get excellent cameras, on par with the S25 Ultra. The speakers are fire, and the build quality is fantastic. Overall, Samsung did its work, and they didn’t take long to answer the challenge the Pixel put up. The Galaxy Z Fold7 is the foldable to buy in 2025.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Specifications 
Dimensions: Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm Weight: 215 g (7.58 oz) Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (max 2 at a time) Dust & Water Protection: IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1 mm; immersible up to 1.5 m for 30 min) Inner Display: Type: Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) Size: 8.0 inches, 204.2 cm (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1968 x 2184 pixels (~368 ppi density) Protection: Mohs level 1 titanium plate layer for display support Cover Display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppi OS: Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Chipset: Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) CPU: Octa-core (2×4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) GPU: Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) Internal Memory Options: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.0 Main Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3″, 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67 mm (telephoto), 1.0 µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 120° (ultrawide), 1.4 µm, dual pixel PDAF Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), 10-bit HDR, HDR10+ Selfie Camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm Cover Camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm Features: HDR Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS Sound: stereo speakers, 32-bit/384kHz audio tuned by AKG Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Battery Type: Li-Po 4400 mAh Charging: 25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless What’s In The Box? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Charging Cable Manuals and Documentation AT&T Coverage and Performance 
Before we jump into the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 itself, AT&T did send this out to me for review. So, a quick word on the network coverage and performance. This is going to vary wildly from one user to another. I live in a rural area where network coverage from any carrier is somewhat of a mixed bag. I don’t get 5G on any network out where I live, but I don’t do much on the mobile network from home anyway; I use my ISP for all of that workload.
That said, I did use the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 for phone calls and texts in my rural area and when I was in the car. I often travel to Branson, which is the nearest larger town to me. Here, there is 5G network coverage from the major carriers, including AT&T. When I was in the larger cities, AT&T coverage was excellent.
I was able to get 5G coverage, and it was often faster than my Verizon connection on the S25 Ultra. When I ran various speed test apps, I was getting around 500-600 Mbps download on AT&T in the Branson area on 5G. I think that’s pretty great, and it was more than enough to do what I usually do when mobile. That is a lot of social media, video watching, email, and the occasional game.
On this occasion, I was able to take the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 with me to IFA 2025. Using AT&T’s international coverage was dead simple. Once I was in London and then Berlin, the network switched over to Vodafone, which is AT&T’s partner for international. I was easily capable of accessing the internet, making calls, sending texts, and doing everything seamlessly. I love how easy it was and how I did not have to contact anyone to make things work. The connection was solid, and everything was fast and speedy.
Overall, I think AT&T’s network is excellent. I used them years ago when I lived in the Chicago area, and they were great there. We moved to Verizon some years ago because we traveled to Montana a lot, and AT&T coverage wasn’t great there. But we don’t travel to Montana often anymore, and I am considering switching due to Verizon’s high prices. Now, let’s get into the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 review.
Design 
Hands down, the best feature of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the best foldable design yet. Generally, the design has remained the same, with not many changes. But this year, at least in my opinion, this generation has the most significant design changes.
New hinge Better dust and water-resistant properties The hinge now lies flat. The new camera module design is nicer and doesn’t pick up as much junk. The crease has been visibly reduced, the best it’s ever been. The new displays are bigger, better, and nicer. The new design is slim; it is about the same size as the S25 Ultra when folded. Better materials and build quality The new 6.5″ front display makes it feel more like a regular smartphone.
The back is made of Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and houses the triple camera array and flash. The top houses three microphones, antennas, a SIM tray, and one set of speakers. The bottom houses one microphone, more antennas, and the other set of speakers.
The right side houses more antennas, the 5G antenna, volume rocker, and power/fingerprint sensor button. Opening the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 up reveals the expansive and new 8″ AMOLED display. The bezels are thin, and the front-facing camera is now a hole punch and no longer under the display. This allowed Samsung to put a better camera in.
Overall, I still love this design, and I love it even more now that the outer display is wider and easier to use. The inner display is larger and gives you more room for a ton of stuff. This is the ultimate phone and tablet in one, and it is the best-looking foldable I have used.
Display 
The displays are likely the most important hardware part of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7. Samsung has always been known for making brilliant displays, in terms of looks. That never changed one bit through all the Fold generations.
This display on the Fold7 is still bright, vibrant, and colorful, with deep blacks and great whites. The clarity and readability are still top-notch. Both displays have been improved this year and are now equal in terms of quality and specs. These are just what you expect from Samsung.
The most significant changes are the size of both displays. The inner display is now 8″ and the outer display is 6.5″. The outer display is also wider and is much closer to a normal smartphone now, and therefore is nicer to use than previous generations. For example, the keyboard isn’t cramped like it had been on previous Fold devices.
That inner display is now 8″, and that makes for an even better multitasking experience. There is far more space for apps and far more room for everything.
Overall, these displays are the best displays on any foldable, and Samsung came out swinging with these.
Software 
The Galaxy Z Fold7 runs Android 16 (Samsung is promising several years of OS updates) with Samsung’s One UI overlay. There’s not much new with the software, and One UI is still (in my opinion) the best Android overlay on the market.
Flex Mode allows you to see apps, type notes, watch videos, take photos, and use different orientations. Whether relaxing on the sofa or cooking in your kitchen, you can prop up your Galaxy Z phone to interact with the screen’s content. But you should be aware that most apps are only supported in landscape view when using Flex Mode.
To use Flex Mode, you must open an app and partially fold your device into an L shape. For example, you can open the Camera app, partially fold your phone, and then place it on a table to take a hands-free selfie with your friends. On the bottom portion of the screen, you can control the camera’s features and tap the Gallery preview to view your recent photos and videos. You can switch to the app’s normal mode by unfolding the phone.
Alternatively, you can use Cover View by placing the phone on a flat surface and then lifting the cover screen towards you. Or, prop up the device while it’s still folded to use Tent View when diving into your favorite game. When in Flex Mode, you can use Camera, Video Calling, Gallery, Video Player, Clock, Calendar, YouTube, Google Meet, and more!
The rest of the software is standard Samsung and Google fare. Wallpapers, themes, Always On Display, Android Auto, and Quick Share. The most significant difference for foldables is using multiple apps in split-screen mode with more screen real estate and Flex Mode. The software makes it a much better experience to multitask and do more with your mobile.
The most significant changes are on the AI front. Here’s a quick list of these new features, some of which are cool and others are just meh. In my opinion, AI is still a novelty with no solid real-world impact. But here’s what you should know.
Google Circle to Search: It’s an efficient way to search on a smartphone—just make a circle. Boost your productivity on the massive fold-out screen with your finger or the S Pen. Using this feature with Google will deliver Google results about anything you circle. Note Assist: Get lecture notes in just a few taps—even as you multitask. Note Assist transcribes recordings and organizes them into notes, producing efficient summaries. Note Assist: AI can assist you to write notes if you give it a summary of your thoughts. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. It really depends on what you write. And the system is supposed to learn as you use it. Browsing Assist: AI can summarize a webpage for you if you choose not to read the entire article and want something quick and dirty. Photo Assist: The object-aware engine lets you edit photos to your heart’s content. With Photo Assist, just hold your finger down on an object to move, erase, or enlarge it; adjust angles or fill backgrounds just as easily. This works about 80% of the time and depends on the photo, but it is nifty. Interpreter: Traveling and need to speak with the locals? The interpreter translates on the spot whether you’re expressing yourself, listening to a global conference in a foreign language, or speaking to a tour guide. This one also works decently well; sometimes it gets things wrong, but it is a useful feature. Live Translate: Translate phone conversations instantly. Perfect for real-time voice translation on various apps, especially when you’re making calls that involve two languages.
Almost everything here will be familiar if you’ve used Samsung devices or even most Android devices. A few foldable-centric software points are easy to handle and give a better user experience. Seasoned Fold users will know what to expect from the software on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7.
Performance 
The Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite is paired with a hefty 12 GB of RAM and the Adreno 830 GPU. These specifications are a fair improvement over last year. So performance will be better, due to the new CPU and GPU, but probably fairly similar. The CPU, GPU, and RAM are generally minor bumps from the previous year, as this hardware is incrementally improved year over year.
Everything felt snappy and fluid on both displays. I had no issues with scrolling, pinch-to-zoom, multitasking, moving from app to app, or gaming. I think having 12 GB of RAM on the Fold7 is a good idea, and if you can get the model with 16 GB of RAM, that would make things even better for you. Given that this display is more prominent and better suited to multitasking, giving it extra RAM will help heavy users have the best experience.
Gaming and multi-window performance was fantastic. I was surprised last year that there was no 16 GB RAM option, but this year, we have it.
Overall, I had no issues with either device in day-to-day use. Nothing felt slow or difficult to use. The apps were responsive. The display was fluid, and moving between tasks did not give me any issues. The cameras were responsive, and everything I wanted and needed this device to do was done promptly and with no problems.
Speakers/Sound
The Z Fold series of phones has always had fantastic speakers, and that continues in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7. Because of how big this phone is, there is plenty of room for speakers. I will say that the difference between the Z Fold6 and Z Fold7 speakers was noticeable. There are improvements to sound over last year’s model. What I think is. The Z Fold6 kept the Z Fold5 speakers, and the Z Fold7 got new speakers.
Overall, the speakers are really exceptional. Games and movies especially sound rich and immersive when you have Dolby Atmos active.
Camera 
I have spent a lot of time on the camera sections of reviews in the past. However, cameras on mobile phones have gotten so good that it really does come down to a visual preference for each user. Samsung tunes its cameras differently than Google or Apple, and they each have their pros and cons.
The cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold7 are at least better than they were on the Z Fold6. What I mean by that is. Samsung included cameras from the S25 Ultra this year, whereas with the Z Fold6, they didn’t include the cameras from the S24 Ultra, and that felt like a miss.
The colors are bright and punchy, and photos taken in good lighting are always great. Low-light performance is about the same but still not the best in class, but Night Mode does a reasonably decent job; I still think the S25 Ultra, Pixel Pro, and iPhone Pro do better with Night Mode.
Samsung’s camera software is chock-full of features, many of those features most users will never use. But they are there, and if you are willing to poke around, you can do an awful lot with these cameras. One thing I do LOVE is using the inner display to frame and compose a shot. The extra-large screen really gives you a better canvas for setting up a shot and seeing what it will look like.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has flagship cameras that will not disappoint most users. Camera results are subjective, and viewing a photo taken on the Fold7 on an iPhone will look different. There are so many factors that it has become difficult to really pick a true winner in the camera department. The photos coming out of these cameras are excellent, and they look fantastic when viewed on the inner display.
Camera Samples 
Battery Life
Battery life is subjective and a very hard thing to review. My situation will be vastly different from yours, so gauging how well the battery will perform for others is difficult. For me, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a two-day battery beast, just like the prior Fold models before.
But I also don’t use my phone a lot due to the fact I am behind a computer most of the day. So I can go two and almost three days without charging. But I usually always plug my devices in every night, so I never worry about battery.
I think most people will get a minimum of one day of battery life with light to moderate use. For those who live mostly on their phone and who don’t use a laptop or desktop much at all. You might only get a half day of battery life with moderate to heavy use. Of course, that depends on what you’re doing on your Z Fold7.
I do not include heavy gaming or video consumption in my estimations. Mostly because gaming really adds too many variables to give accurate estimations. Overall, I think most users will be pleased with the battery life, and if they aren’t, they will be happy with what the Galaxy Z Fold7 gives them in versatility.
Price/Value
Listen, I’m not going to beat around the bush here. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, at its cheapest, is expensive. This unit retails for USD 1,999, and that’s a lot of money. So I don’t recommend this for everyone, but for those who want a foldable and are going to use this device for more than just a mobile. This is really the one you want.
Wrap-Up
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 looks and feels like the most complete design of this device ever. The improvements here are real and welcomed. The whole device now folds flat; no more slight bend when fully open. The crease on the inner display is nearly invisible now; you can see it with the display off at specific angles, but it’s much improved.
The size of the inner display has increased, as has the outer display. The most significant change is that the Galaxy Z Fold7 is now wider. This slight increase in width makes the device look and feel more normal when folded closed. It has a more natural footprint and is more like a standard smartphone. No skinny cover display here, and this is wonderful.
We also get excellent cameras, on par with the S25 Ultra. The speakers are fire, and the build quality is fantastic. Overall, Samsung did its work, and they didn’t take long to answer the challenge the Pixel put up. The Galaxy Z Fold7 is the foldable to buy in 2025.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the best foldable device on the market right now. When I reviewed the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold late last year. I was pretty confident that Google had taken the lead in this space. From my perspective, that lead is gone as the Galaxy Z Fold7 is, once again, king of the ring. If you’re in the United States and you’re looking for the absolute best foldable there is. Look no further than the Z Fold7.