Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Black
Samsung · Released January 1, 2025

Galaxy Z Fold7

Samsung's 215 g Fold7 is still impressive, but the newer Fold8 is the better buy unless the Fold7 is deeply discounted.

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8.8/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Skip the Galaxy Z Fold7 at full price, because Samsung's newer Galaxy Z Fold8 has a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a bigger 4,800 mAh battery and a brighter screen. Buy the Fold7 only at a deep discount, if you want an 8-inch inner screen, a 200MP main camera and a 215 g body that's 8.9 mm thick folded. The cons are real: it lasted just 10 h 55 min in one battery test, it's rated only IP48 for dust, and charging stays at 25W. It launched at $1,999.99.

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Key specs
Modules
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
Wired charging
25
Display type
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Peak brightness
2600 nits peak
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Size
8" (203 mm)
Resolution
1968x2184
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
2600 nits
HDR
HDR10
Performance
Processor
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
Adreno 830 (1200 MHz)
RAM
12 GB
Storage
256GB
OS
Android 16
Battery
Capacity
4400 mAh
Wired charge
25 W
Body
Weight
7.6 oz (215 g)
Dimensions
Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mmFolded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
IP rating
IP48
Colors
Black
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display8" (203 mm) · 120 HzDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X · HDR10
ChipsetQualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)12 GB RAM · Adreno 830 (1200 MHz)
Main camera200 + 10 + 12 MP10 MP · f/2.4 · 67mm · telephoto · 3x zoom · OIS · PDAF
Front camera10 MP10 MP · f/2.2 · 18mm · ultrawide
RAM / storage12 GB · 256GBAndroid 16
Battery4,400 mAh25W wired
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Skip the Galaxy Z Fold7 at full price, because Samsung's newer Galaxy Z Fold8 has a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a bigger 4,800 mAh battery and a brighter screen. Buy the Fold7 only at a deep discount, if you want an 8-inch inner screen, a 200MP main camera and a 215 g body that's 8.9 mm thick folded. The cons are real: it lasted just 10 h 55 min in one battery test, it's rated only IP48 for dust, and charging stays at 25W. It launched at $1,999.99.

Best for

Foldable buyers who want a thin, light book phone and find it at a deep discount

Not for

Anyone paying near the Fold8's price, or S Pen users

Main strengthVery thin and light at 215 g
Main weaknessOnly 10 h 55 min in one web test
Reasons to buy
Very thin and light at 215 g
200MP main camera is a big upgrade
Bigger 8-inch inner screen with a less visible crease
Lasted 13 h 10 min in one test, up from 11 h 30 min on the Fold6
Reasons to avoid
Only 10 h 55 min in one web test
No S Pen support
No 5x telephoto
Can throttle while gaming
Measured view8.8/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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CNET8.5/10
Article · Full reviewI Tested the Galaxy Z Fold 7: It’s Slim, Powerful and Surprisingly PracticalAbrar Al-Heeti · Jul 2025

Bigger screens and better cameras with few compromises, apart from the price.

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The Verge8/10
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: stunning, bendy, and spendyAllison Johnson · Jul 2025

Very thin and impressive, with a price to match.

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Tom's Guide4.5/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Review: The First Foldable I'd BuyMark Spoonauer · Jul 2025

The first book-style foldable the reviewer would actually buy, thanks to its weight.

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Android Authority · Jun 202610 months later, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 was ALMOST perfectWatch on YouTube ↗
MrMobile [Michael Fisher]Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Review: It's Never Too Late To Start TryingWatch on YouTube ↗
Tech SpurtSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Review | Not QUITE The Best Foldable?Watch on YouTube ↗
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How it stacks up

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Samsung W27
AlternativeSamsung W27
Display
8"8"
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)Octa-core, 4.74GHz + 3.6GHz
Battery
44005000
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
This deviceGalaxy Z Fold7
VS
Google Pixel 11 Pro
AlternativeGoogle Pixel 11 Pro
Display
8"6.3"
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)Google Tensor G6
Battery
44004850
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
This deviceGalaxy Z Fold7
VS
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
AlternativeHuawei Pura 90 Plus
Display
8"6.8"
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)Kirin 9025
Battery
44005700
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Product data

Full specifications

95 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Peak brightness
2600 nits peak
Pixel density
368 ppi
Protection
Corning Glass
HDR
HDR10

Performance

CPU
Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
CPU clock
4.47 GHz

Memory

Virtual RAM
989.1 GB

Main camera

Modules
  • 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
  • 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Setup
Triple camera
Aperture
f/1.7
Stabilization
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Optical zoom
3x optical zoom12 MP
Digital zoom
30x
Flash
Yes
Autofocus
✓
Video
8K
30 fps
4K
60 fps
HDR
10-bit HDR
HDR
HDR10+
Features
1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS)
Slow motion
30 fps
Night mode
✓

Selfie camera

Modules
  • 10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1.12µmCover camera:
  • 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Aperture
2.2

Sound

Loudspeaker
stereo

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
25
Wireless charging
15W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
Wireless power
15 W
Cycle life
2000
Charger in box
✕

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
5G
✓
SIM
eSIM

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
  • tri-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
Positioning
  • GPS
  • GALILEO
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • QZSS
NFC
✓
USB / ports
  • USB Type-C 3.2
  • OTG
Wi-Fi Direct
✓

Sensors & Security

Fingerprint reader
✓

Body

Dimensions
6.24 in (15.8 cm)
Form factor
Fold
Water & dust resistance
IP48
Colors
  • Black
Repairability
C

Launch & Software

Operating system
Android 16
Price
$1389.93

Benchmarks

AnTuTu score
1995132
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