Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
2025 foldable smartphone by Samsung Electronics
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (stylized as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7) is an Android-based foldable smartphone manufactured, developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics. It was officially announced on July 9, 2025, at the Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event held in Brooklyn, New York City, United States, alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 (and its FE model) and the Galaxy Watch 8 series.[2][3][4]
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.jpg) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in Blue Shadow showing the main screen | |
| Also known as | Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 (in certain European countries) |
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| Brand | Samsung |
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Foldable smartphone |
| Series | Galaxy Z |
| Family | Samsung Galaxy |
| First released | July 9, 2025 |
| Availability by region | July 25, 2025 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy S25 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
| Compatible networks | 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G |
| Form factor | Foldable (book-style) |
| Colors | Jetblack, Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Mint |
| Dimensions | Folded: 158.4 mm (6.24 in) H 72.8 mm (2.87 in) W 8.9 mm (0.35 in) D Unfolded: 158.4 mm (6.24 in) H 143.2 mm (5.64 in) W 4.2 mm (0.17 in) D |
| Weight | 215 g (7.58 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 16 with One UI 8 up to 7 major Android upgrades |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) |
| Memory | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (region dependent) |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh dual battery |
| Charging | 25W wired (50% in 30 min) 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Rear camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24 mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6 μm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67 mm (telephoto), 1.0 μm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 120° (ultrawide), 1.4 μm, dual pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), 10-bit HDR, HDR10+ |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2, 18 mm (ultrawide), 1.12 μm Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24 mm (wide), 1.12 μm HDR 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Display | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak), 8.0 inches, 204.2 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio), 1968 x 2184 pixels, 1.11:1 aspect ratio, ~368 ppi |
| External display | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 aspect ratio, 422 ppi |
| Sound | Stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Water resistance | IP48 (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Model | SM-F966 |
| Website | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (US) |
| References | [1] |
Design
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 features updated dimensions and weight compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 6. When folded, it measures approximately 158.4 × 72.6 × 8.9 mm, and when unfolded, it measures 158.2 × 143 × 4.2 mm. The device weighs approximately 215 grams, making it the lightest and thinnest model in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold line-up to date. These changes result from further refinements to the hinge and frame design, while maintaining the book-style folding format that defines the series.[5]
At launch, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is available in three standard color options: Jet Black, Blue Shadow, and Silver Shadow. A fourth variant, Mint, is available exclusively through Samsung's online store.[6]
| Model | Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
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| Base colors |
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Specifications
Display
The Z Fold 7 features two Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays. The cover display measures 6.5 inches and has a resolution of 2520 × 1080 pixels, now adopting a 21:9 aspect ratio, offering a wider viewing experience than its predecessor. The main foldable display measures 8.0 inches and has a resolution of 2184 × 1968 pixels, and can reach up to 2,600 nits of brightness under specific conditions, such as when using Vision Booster in direct sunlight.[7][8]
| Feature | Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
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| Main display size | 8.0 inches (203.1 mm) |
| Cover display size | 6.5 inches (164.8 mm) |
| Main display | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex & O Display |
| Cover display | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display |
| Main resolution | 2184 × 1968 (368 ppi) |
| Cover resolution | 2520 × 1080 (422 ppi) |
| Main aspect ratio | 10:9 |
| Cover aspect ratio | 21:9 |
| Refresh rate | 1–120 Hz (adaptive) |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| HDR | HDR10+ |
| Main protection | Ultra Thin Glass |
| Cover protection | Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 |
| References | [9][10] |
Flex mode
Flex Mode is a feature on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 that uses the device's foldable hinge to enable split-screen functionality when the device is partially folded, typically between 75 and 115 degrees.
In this configuration, supported applications display content on the upper half of the screen, while interactive controls appear on the lower half. For example, in apps such as YouTube, Samsung Notes, and video conferencing apps, users can view content or calls on the top screen while accessing playback tools, editing options, or a virtual touchpad below.
Flex Mode is intended to support multitasking by allowing simultaneous interaction with different parts of an application through the device's foldable form factor.[11]
Performance
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, manufactured using a 3 nm process. Its octa-core CPU includes two high-performance Oryon V2 cores clocked at 4.47 GHz and six efficiency cores clocked at 3.53 GHz.[12] The chipset's GPU supports hardware-accelerated graphics and AI processing, which are utilized in tasks such as gaming and multitasking.[12]
It comes with 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM on standard models, while the 1 TB variant includes 16 GB of RAM.[13] Storage options include 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB, utilizing UFS 4.0 technology.[12]
Battery
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is powered by a dual 4,400 mAh battery—identified in regulatory filings as 4,272 mAh typical capacity—and supports 25 W wired charging, 15 W fast wireless charging, and 4.5 W reverse wireless charging.[14][15]
Camera
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 features a triple rear camera system, comprising a 200 MP wide-angle sensor (similar to the Galaxy Z Fold SE), a 12 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10 MP telephoto lens with 3× optical zoom. For selfies and video calls, it includes a 10 MP cover camera and a 10 MP hole-punch camera on the main display.[16][17]
Image processing is handled by Samsung's ProVisual Engine, an image signal processor (ISP) that supports always-on 10-bit HDR+ color, applies noise reduction, and enables video capture in low-light conditions. It also performs motion detection and scene analysis to automatically adjust camera settings based on the subject and lighting conditions.[18][19]
| Specifications | |
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| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6μm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1.0μm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.4μm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), 10-bit HDR, HDR10+ |
Beyond standard photography, the camera app works with Gemini Live to process information from the live feed, enabling tasks like syncing event info from posters to the calendar.[20] amsung also updated Circle to Search for the Fold 7, adding an AI Mode for contextual queries and object recognition within games.[21][22] For video, the device supports Log recording on all cameras. It also includes a variety of AI-based editing features in the Gallery app, such as Generative Edit and Audio Eraser.[23]
Software
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 ships with Android 16 and One UI 8. Alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7, it is promised to get up to seven years of operating system and security updates, which is a policy first introduced with the Galaxy S24 series, making it the second Galaxy Z series phone to do so after the Galaxy Z6 series.[24]
| Pre-installed OS | OS Upgrades history | End of support | |||||||
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| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | |||
| Z Fold 7 | Android 16 (One UI 8.0) |
Within 2033[24] | |||||||
Galaxy AI
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 supports a range of Galaxy AI features optimized for its foldable form factor, including Generative Edit, which allows users to remove or move objects by tapping and holding on them. This feature utilizes the main display and Flex Mode to support image editing with a larger viewing area and layout flexibility when the device is unfolded.[25][26]