Samsung has launched its next generation of foldable smartphones — the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, alongside a more budget-friendly Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. The new devices reveal design refinements, deeper AI integration with Google’s Gemini, and upgraded specifications.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7, launching worldwide on July 25, is noticeably thinner and lighter than its predecessor. It comes with Android 16 out of the box and boasts advanced AI capabilities, such as Gemini Live.
With this launch, Samsung aims to offer users a premium smartphone experience combined with a large, foldable display that boosts productivity and multitasking.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes with a slightly bigger 6.9-inch 120 AMOLED inner screen than its predecessor, and a much larger 4.1-inch sAMOLED cover screen that offers a refresh rate up to 120Hz. The 4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow is the largest ever on a Galaxy Z Flip. With 2,600 nits of peak brightness and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate on both the main display and the FlexWindow, Galaxy Z Flip7 enables ultra-fluid scrolling, streaming and gaming.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is designed for users who want the portability of a regular smartphone with the added power of a larger screen when unfolded.
It weighs 215 grams, which makes it lighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. When folded, it measures 8.9 mm thick and 4.2 mm thick when open. The device’s cover display is a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x panel with a new 21:9 aspect ratio, which offers a wider screen for easier typing and browsing.
When unfolded, the device reveals an 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x main display, 11% larger than the previous model. This screen offers high contrast and brightness, which reaches up to 2,600 nits, and makes content visible even in bright outdoor conditions, claims the company.
Additionally, the foldable screen uses Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG), which is now 50% thicker for added durability. The frame and hinge are reinforced with Armour Aluminium, which increases strength by 10%.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor, customised for enhanced AI processing. It delivers performance improvements across the CPU, GPU, and neural processing units. This allows for faster real-time language translation, generative edits, and other AI-powered tasks.
For photography, the device features a triple camera setup, including a first 200MP wide-angle camera in the Galaxy Z series. It also has a 10MP wide camera on the front for group selfies and video calls. Additionally, Samsung’s ProVisual Engine enhances image processing to deliver clearer photos and videos with improved colour and detail. Night Video mode and 10-bit HDR further enhance video quality by reducing noise and increasing colour depth.
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The device will be available in Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, and an online-exclusive Mint colour option.
