What the reviewers said
Pocket-lint UK
4/5Aug 1, 2025A thinner, lighter, more capable book-style foldable that feels close to a regular phone, though its high price is a drawback.
- Much thinner and lighter than the Fold 6
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
- Larger cover and main displays with less visible crease
- 200-megapixel main camera upgrade
- Durable build with improved hinge and armored aluminum
- Starts at a steep $2,000
- Battery capacity unchanged at 4,400mAh
- No S Pen support
- Camera bump makes it wobble on tables
Tom's Guide US
4.5/5Jul 31, 2025A major step forward for foldables: far thinner and lighter, bigger screens and better cameras, though the $2,000 price is steep and the battery is only average.
- Much thinner and lighter than previous Fold
- Larger inner and cover displays
- 200MP main camera and improved ultrawide macro
- Gemini Live integration suits the foldable form
- Strong performance and smooth multitasking
- Starts at $1,999, a $100 increase
- Battery life is merely okay, 4,400mAh
- No S Pen support
- Punch-hole inner camera is distracting
- IP48 rating, not dust resistant
Android Police US
8.5/10Editor's ChoiceJul 27, 2025A major step up for Samsung's book-style foldable: thinner, more usable cover screen and better multitasking make it worth considering for casual buyers, though the $2,000 price demands a clear…
- Thinner and lighter, more comfortable one-handed
- Wider, larger cover screen good for typing
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance excellent
- 200MP main camera with strong low-light improvement
- Improved multitasking on the large inner display
- Costs $2,000 with limited value for casual users
- Cover screen capped at 1080p and less bright
- Battery life only average with same 4,400mAh cell
- Slow 25W charging
- Noticeable table wobble from camera hump; IP48 rating
Android Central US
4.5/5Jul 25, 2025Samsung's thinnest, most modern book-style foldable yet, with a larger cover screen and flagship performance, though it drops S Pen support and has a modest battery.
- Very thin and light for a book-style foldable
- Crease is barely noticeable
- Larger, wider cover screen
- Shares the S25 Ultra's 200MP main camera
- Excellent Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy performance
- No S Pen support
- Battery is smallest among latest foldables
- No dust protection beyond IP48 rating
- Hard to open, especially with a case
- Expensive, with 16GB RAM only on 1TB model
Tech Advisor UK
4.5/5Jul 25, 2025The Z Fold 7 is a major step up from its predecessor, slimmer and lighter with better cameras, though gaming throttling and battery remain weak points.
- Incredibly slim and lightweight foldable design
- Larger 6.5-inch outer and 8-inch inner displays
- Much shallower crease than previous models
- Upgraded cameras
- Excellent software and long update support
- No S Pen support
- Battery and charging speeds unimpressive
- Can throttle performance during sustained gaming
- Display dims under heat in direct sunlight
- Higher US and European prices than predecessor
The Verge US
8/10Jul 19, 2025A very slim, light foldable with a normal-shaped outer screen and strong inner screen, but it is very expensive, wobbly on tables, and trails slab flagships in durability, battery and…
- Ridiculously slim and light for a foldable
- Outer screen now uses normal 21:9 shape
- All-day battery with moderate use
- Inner screen is great for multitasking and games
- Excellent main camera and 3x portrait mode
- Costs $2,000
- Camera bump makes phone wobble on tables
- Durability still a concern; only IP48
- Outer screen dimmer and less sharp than S25 Ultra
- Overheats in direct sun while hotspotting
TechRadar UK
4.5/5Jul 18, 2025The thinnest, lightest Fold yet with a 200MP main camera and useful AI, but its high price may hold it back.
- Thinnest and lightest Z Fold phone yet
- 200MP main camera is a big step up
- Unexpectedly useful AI integration
- Premium materials and stiff, strong hinge
- Larger 8-inch inner and 6.5-inch cover displays
- No 5x zoom option
- No S Pen support
- Very expensive, nearly $2,000 in the US
- Price increase over previous model in some regions
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