Galaxy Z Fold 7 — subtle and powerful — is not a futuristic modern device anymore, but a practical, premium, and all-day daily driver. This flex from Samsung in the foldable world comes with a handful of unique features. Let’s dive into real-life experiences with the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Table of Contents
Design | Display | Shooters | Performance | Battery Life | Miscellaneous | Who Should Buy?
Design
Slimmer, Lighter, and Balanced
Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a light and yet balanced chassis this time. Samsung refined it to near perfection in terms of build. Now, weighs around 238 gm, down from the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s 253 gm, instantly noticeable on the hands.
Hinge Mechanism
The hinge is tighter and cleaner. When closed, it looks like a perfect, narrow slab with almost zero gaps. Closes seamlessly with a satisfying snap. No ingress dust in 2025. Of note, has IPX8 water resistance but does not offer dust resistance. The satin matte finish rear is not only smooth but also grippy.
Display
Brighter, Crease-Less (almost), and a Treat to Use
Samsung has improved both displays significantly. Now, the displays are more interactive and responsive. Embedded features are worthy enough to get excited by.
Outer Display
The outer display is now 6.4 inches with slimmer bezels and a 21:9 aspect ratio, which feels like a regular smartphone. Typing, scrolling, and replying to messages feel less cramped. The outer display provides more comfort when used one-handed.
Inner Display
The 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X foldable screen takes the spotlight every time it is opened. With up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness, LTPO 120Hz refresh rate, and better crease camouflage, the display feels far more immersive than its predecessors.
The Crease
The crease of the inner display is much subtler. Visually, not bothering anymore. Nevertheless, a curious eye should find some of it. However, Samsung’s new Gorilla Armor coating helps reduce reflections and adds scratch resistance.
The inner screen is squared off. Does not feel like a tablet now. It is great for split-screen multitasking, but not ideal for widescreen video content. You will notice black bars on the sides for Netflix and YouTube videos in full-screen mode.
Multitasking & UX
Speaking of multitasking, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 can run three apps simultaneously. You can float a fourth app over them. Interestingly, drag-and-drop between apps is faster and finally useful. You can draft emails while referencing Google Docs and Slack chats. And, this does not feel compact anymore.
The inner screen is not just bigger; it is smarter. The improved taskbar is more responsive, less buggy, and now fully customizable. Galaxy Z Fold 7 remembers app layouts when you reopen the screen, thanks to the UX.
Shooters
Great Setup with AI-Powered Tweaks
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 uses the familiar triple-lens system. Main camera module remains mostly the same, with the same bump as well.
— 50MP wide-angle shooter
— 12MP ultra-wide angle shooter
— 10MP 3x telephoto shooter
No major jump in hardware here. These cameras are really good. Of note, you should not compare these with the latest Galaxy S Ultra. Worth mentioning, the AI-powered image processing makes a real deal.
Image Quality
You are to get good daylight snaps with sharp and vivid colors. Skin tones look natural and fresh. The background can get a bit washed, which is obviously unnoticeable. Low-light photography has improved significantly. However, compared to photography-focused flagship smartphones, such as the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, or the iPhone 16 Pros, you may notice some missing details and minor quality issues with dynamic range. Again, not noticeable unless you really want to see.
New Camera Features
Speaking of new camera features, 2 of them are very interesting. I believe the Auto-Framing Pro is going to be widely used by everyone. In fact, this feature will save you time while editing videos.
“Auto-Framing Pro” — for better video centering during calls and vlogs. The feature is responsible for keeping the subject at the center of the viewport even if the subject moves.
“Flex Shot” — optimized for angled, half-fold shots using the hinge.
In-Display Shooter
Worth mentioning, the in-display camera is still bad for selfies. However, not as bad as a 480p photo! The right words should be — it works. Note that the in-display camera is never for selfies if you are thinking otherwise. For Zoom calls and Google Meet, it works great.
Performance
Fast and Built for Multitasking
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, this is a performance champ. Flawlessly handles split-screening three apps and floating a fourth, as mentioned. Interestingly, there are no heating issues. You can push the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with intense applications, and it will still remain calm. Play Intense games without a hitch.
Benchmarks ensure performance is inevitable in this foldable. Geekbench 6 score is ~2,100 for single-core and ~5,600 for multi-core (higher than iPhone 15 Pro Max on multi-core). Comes with 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM and several UFS 4.0 storage options to choose from, such as 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB.
Samsung’s One UI 6.1.1 introduces memory compression with background task optimization. App continuity between screens is smoother than ever. With the 4,600 mAh battery and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 performs great and is responsive.
Battery Life
Okay for Most, Meh for Heavy Users
With the aforementioned 4,600mAh battery, the Fold 7 delivers:
— 6.5 hours screen-on time on mixed use
— 16 hours of video playback in the inner display
— Full-day performance for light-medium users
About 6.5 hours of screen-on time should be enough for a medium user. If you are a corporate service holder, you should end the day at 20% battery with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. For the heavy multitaskers and gamers, I suggest carrying a charger. Speaking of which, fast charging tops out at 45W, and wireless charging is a bit slower on the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Miscellaneous
Colors, Features, and Deals
Color options are — Phantom Black, Icy Silver, and Burgundy Blue (limited edition)
Interestingly, the inner display supports the S Pen, which is sold separately. Also, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 does not have any in-device S Pen storage unit. A compatible case is the go-to if you want to carry the S Pen with your foldable. To add on this front, Samsung is also planning to leave the S Pen for Galaxy S Ultra starting from 2026.
Other features include Wi-Fi 7, eSIM-only, and Bluetooth 5.4. Flex Mode optimizations across Instagram, YouTube, and Google Meet. Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.
Who Should Buy?
Fancy Corporates & Tech-nerds First!
Galaxy Z Fold 7 has not come with a lot of fancy and gimmicky new features. However, it has everything important refined and re-integrated. Unlike experimental foldable smartphones, this is a unique multitasker. A luxury device with a steep learning curve, a laptop that can be folded in your pocket, is the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Potential Users
This is not for students, photographers, or minimalists. However, from PDF signing to scheduling, chatting with colleagues to virtual meetings — this is a complete package. Flex Mode and rear camera preview allow enthusiastic content creators to capture solo videos. You love cutting-edge technology; this is what you should have in 2025. In a nutshell, for professionals and tech enthusiasts, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers a true all-in-one experience that can keep up with work, entertainment, and creativity all day long.
Wrapping Up
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is more than just another foldable — it is a premium device built for power users, multitaskers, and anyone who demands more from their smartphone. This is not a regular tablet or a smartphone — but the master of both. With improved design, sharper display, stronger performance, and longer battery life, the Z Fold 7 feels like the most refined foldable Samsung has ever made. While it may not be the most affordable option, it stands out as a future-ready smartphone that redefines what mobile devices can do.
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