Samsung company has once again raised the bar in the foldable smartphone market with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Samsung Galaxy is not just another iteration – it’s a serious leap forward in terms of design, performance, and usability. If you are someone who’s been waiting for a powerful, productivity focused smartphone that doubles as a tablet.
This is not just a routine upgrade ; it is a serious evolution that reflects Samsung’s growing mastery in blending productivity, design, and next gen mobile tech.
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Design and Build: Slim, Sleek, Solid
Samsung has clearly put a lot of effort into refining the design. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 , the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is significantly slimmer and lighter. When folded, it is just 9.4 mm thick, and when unfolded, it is an astonishingly slim 4.5 mm . It feels more like a normal smartphone when closed, and a true tablet when open.
Samsung Galaxy has also redesigned the hinge mechanism with fewer parts, reducing friction and improving water resistance. It is not IP68 like standard flagships, it still offers IPX* water resistance, meaning it can it can survive accidental splashes and short water submersions.
The hinge design is even more refined this year. Samsung calls it the “Zero Gap Flex Hinge“, which not only allows for a tighter fold with less gap, but also improves durability. The allover frame is built with Armor Aluminum, making it study without being too heavy , and both display re protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 3.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is not just slimmer – it feels more refined in hand . The Armor Aluminum 2.0 frame is 10% more impact resistant than the Fold 6’s structure, and it still manages to weigh under 250 grams, which is impressive for a dual screen device.
Display of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7:
Cover Display :
- 6.5 inches, LTPO AMOLED 2X
- 2400 x 1080 resolution
- Dynamic 120 Hz refresh
- 1600 nits peak brightness
Texting , scrolling or using apps one handed. The cover screen now has a better aspect ratio, like regular phone , making typing easier and avoiding that ” narrow remote” feel older Folds had.
Main Inner Display :
- 8.2 inches, LTPO AMOLED 2X
- QHD+ ( 2400 x 2200 ) resolution
- 120 Hz adaption refresh
- 2600 nits peak brightness
- HDR10+ certified
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Main display uses ultra thin glass ( UTG ) with improved flexibility and less glare under bright light. In this smartphone Dynamic refresh rate intelligently adjusts between 1 Hz to 120 HZ to save battery.
The cover screen feels much more usable now thanks to better aspect ratio optimization, while the main display is nearly crease free . It is not totally gone – but it is minimal enough to ignore during use.
Media consumption is top tier – the brightness , contrast ,and refresh rate make movies , games, and even long reading sessions a delight.
Camera System: Software + Hardware Upgrade
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 , main camera 200MP sensor takes the sportlight, the camera software is equally impressive :
Rear Camera setup :
- 200 MP Main (OIS)
- 12 MP Ultra Wide
- 10 MP Telephoto with 3x Optical Zoom
Front Camera Setup :
- 4 MP Under Display Camera ( UDC)
- 10 MP Cover Selfie Camera
Backed Camera feature with AI :
- Nightography 2.0 : Enhanced low light imaging with AI driven noise reduction
- Super HDR Video : Up to 4K 60 fps with real time HDR processing
- Pro Video Mode : Manual Focus, ISO, shutter speed , and mic gain control
- AI Object Eraser : Remove unwanted elements from photos directly in Gallery
Photo are sharper, night mode is cleaner, and the dynamic range is much better compared to previous foldables. Portraits pop, and every zoomed in shots retain clarity.
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Zoom and Stabilization :
- 3x optical zoom + up to 30x digital ( Space Zoom )
- OIS ( Optical Image Stabilization ) + EIS ( Electronic ) for super stable videos
Camera Layout:
Rear Triple Camera module is flush with the back panel, no wobbling on a flat surface.
Performance : Build to Crush Anything
The heart of this beast is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite for Galaxy – an enhanced version of Qualcomm’s flagship chip, specially tuned for Samsung devices.
- Ray tracing in mobile games
- Faster GPU Rendering
- On device AI inference ( faster AI camera effects , real time processing )
Supported with :
- Adreno 750 GPU
- UP to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM
- Storage options ranging from 256 GB to 1TB (UFS 4.0)
- Haptics 3.0 for improved vibration feedback in games
- Vapor chamber cooling system
This Smartphone does not just handle day to day tasks – it blazes through multitasking, heavy games , 4K video editing, and AI powered applications without breaking a sweat. You can keep multiple apps open in split screen , run background downloads, and still have a smooth experience.
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Battery life and Charging:
In Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has 4400 mAh battery remains unchanged , the battery endurance is better than the Fold 6 .
- 6.5 to 7 hours of screen time ( mixed use )
- Full day usage with 5G , camera, and multitasking
Why it lasts longer :
- 4 nm efficient chipset
- Adaption brightness + refresh rate
- Improved standby management ( One UI 8 power modes )
Charging Options :
- 25 W Wired Charging
- 15 W Wireless Charging
- 4.5 W Reverse Wireless Charging
The efficiency of the Snapdragon 8 Elite and One UI 8’s smart power management, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 easily lasts a full day under moderate to heavy usage. Standby time has also improved.
No charger in the box ( as expected ), but if you want to use a fast charger, you get 50% in around 30 minutes.
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Software and Galaxy AI: Truly Smart Features
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 run on Android 16 with One UI 8, and this version is smarter than ever, Galaxy AI is very good.
Some smart features include :
- live Translate : Translate phone calls and messages in real time
- Transcript Assist : Convert voice notes to text instantly
- Note Summary : Quickly generate bullet points from long notes
- Smart Replies : AI generated responses in messaging apps
- App Continuity And Taskbar Enhancements : Make multitasking seamless
Also , there’s Samsung DeX support, so you can connect the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 to a monitor and use it like a PC.
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Connectivity and Extras :
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC
- 5G Dual SIM ( nano + eSIM) +SA/NSA support
- UWB ( Ultra Wideband ) support for Smart Tag 2
- Secure Folder, Knox Vault, Face + Fingerprint unlock
- Samsung DeX wireless now works on foldable inner screen too!
Price and Availability:
Samsung Has not officially confirmed the Indian Pricing yet, but leaks and pre-launch reports give us a good idea.
Expected Pricing :
| 12 GB + 256 GB | Rs. 1,64,999 |
| 12 GB + 512 GB | Rs. 1,79,999 |
| 16 GB + 1 TB | Rs. 1,94,999+ |