Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — Full Review
Premium book‑style foldable with Galaxy AI, 200MP camera and larger 8.0″ inner display. Designed in RateMyMobile’s modern layout.
Display
Camera
Battery
Performance
Highlights
Bigger screens, thinner build and a huge 200MP main sensor headline Samsung’s most refined book‑style foldable to date. Here’s the short version:
Pricing (USA)
* Prices fluctuate with carrier promos and Samsung events. Always check current offers.
Key Specifications
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (octa‑core), Android 16 + One UI |
|---|---|
| Memory & Storage | 12GB RAM • 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS |
| Main Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X • 2184×1968 (QXGA+) • up to 120Hz (LTPO) |
| Cover Display | 6.5" Dynamic AMOLED 2X • 2520×1080 (FHD+) • up to 120Hz |
| Rear Cameras | 200MP wide • 12MP ultra‑wide • 10MP 3× telephoto (OIS) |
| Selfie / UDC | 10MP cover selfie • 4MP under‑display inner camera |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh • All‑day video playback claimed • Fast charge up to 25W |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA • Wi‑Fi 7 • BT 5.x • USB‑C • eSIM + nanoSIM (market‑dependent) |
| Build | Armor Aluminum frame • Gorilla Glass (front/back) • IPX8 water resistance (market‑dependent) |
| Colors | Blue Shadow • Silver Shadow • Jetblack • Mint (online exclusive) |
| Dimensions | Open: 158.4 × 143.2 × 4.2 mm • Closed: 158.4 × 72.8 × 8.9 mm (approx.) |
Display Test
The move to 8.0" QXGA+ gives you tablet‑like breathing room while keeping weight in check. Adaptive 1–120Hz delivers smooth scrolling and better idle efficiency.
Note: Numeric scores represent our editorial evaluation in a DxOMark‑like rubric (0–100).
Camera Test
A 200MP main sensor finally lands on a Fold, bringing crisper daylight detail and more headroom for 2×/4× in‑sensor zoom. The 3× tele remains sharp with reliable OIS, and the 12MP ultra‑wide keeps distortion in check.
- Strengths: excellent texture retention at 1×/2×, fast AF, natural HDR, class‑leading video stabilization.
- Trade‑offs: telephoto tops out at 3×; low‑light ultrawide noise can creep in; UDC selfie is serviceable but softer.
Performance
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chews through multitasking and gaming. Thermal stability is improved under sustained loads with smarter scheduler tuning in One UI.
Battery & Charging
Capacity holds at 4,400 mAh. Efficiency gains from the 8 Elite chip and adaptive refresh help, but it still trails the longest‑lasting slab phones. Charging peaks at 25W wired.
Lab note: Samsung quotes up to 24 hours of video playback; our real‑world mixed use aligns to a strong single day with ~10–11 hours screen‑on for productivity‑heavy workflows.
Verdict
The Galaxy Z Fold7 fixes the feel: bigger cover/inner screens, lighter touch layers and top‑tier silicon finally give Samsung’s big fold the everyday polish power users wanted. Battery and charging remain conservative, but the camera leap to 200MP plus Galaxy AI tools push it to the front of the productivity foldable pack.
- Outstanding 8.0" inner display and roomier 6.5" cover
- Big camera jump with 200MP main + solid 3× tele
- Elite Snapdragon performance; slick multitasking
- Long OS support & Galaxy AI features
- 25W wired charging lags rivals
- UDC selfies are still softer than cover camera
- Premium pricing, best value during promos
Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Galaxy Z Fold6
What’s better on Fold7
What didn’t change
| Fold7 | Fold6 | |
| Main display | 8.0" • 2184×1968 • 1–120Hz | 7.6" • 2160×1856 • 1–120Hz |
| Cover display | 6.5" • 2520×1080 • 120Hz | 6.3" • 968×2376 • 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Main camera | 200MP wide + 12MP UW + 10MP 3× | 50MP wide + 12MP UW + 10MP 3× |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
FAQ
What’s the current US price?
As of Aug 30, 2025, Samsung.com lists promotional pricing starting at $1,699.99 (256GB), $1,819.99 (512GB) and $2,119.99 (1TB). Carrier deals may vary.
How’s the battery life vs Fold6?
Capacity is the same (4,400 mAh), but efficiency gains from Snapdragon 8 Elite and display tuning yield modest endurance improvements. Expect a confident single day for most users.
Is the 200MP sensor a big upgrade?
Yes — higher native detail and more flexible 2×/4× in‑sensor zoom, plus improved HDR and stabilization. Telephoto remains 3× optical.
Galaxy Z Fold7
Metrics and scores reflect RateMyMobile’s editorial testing approach inspired by DxOMark‑style rubrics. Specs and pricing may vary by region; verify at purchase time.