If you love a foldable phone, this is the year for you, 2025, and Samsung is the company that is leading the way. With the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the leaks, teasers, and official hints have been coming rapidly, and it’s evident that Samsung is extending the limits of what a foldable can be. Let’s check out the changes that make the Z Fold 7 the most exciting foldable on the market right now.
Thinner, Lighter, and Larger: The New Z Fold 7 Design
While Samsung’s foldables have always been great, they have also been somewhat chunky, to put it mildly. Not any longer. It is said that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is only 4.5mm thick when unfolded and 9.5mm when folded (with the camera bump). Folding the Z Fold 6 gets you a thickness of 1 mm less, and the Z Fold 7 is getting closer to the super-thin region that Oppo Find N5 and Honor Magic V3 are competing in. Even though it is not the thinnest, it is still a giant leap for Samsung, and the gadget feels more like a standard smartphone than ever before.
Display Upgrades: Bigger and Better Screens
It seems that Samsung has listened to the users that were complaining about the narrow cover screens, and has decided to double the effort. It is anticipated that the Z Fold 7 will have an 8.2-inch inner display, the largest one ever on a book-style foldable, and a 6.5-inch outer screen. That means more space for multitasking, gaming, and watching videos, and a front display that is finally wide enough to be used without any discomfort. The fold, the most terrible thing for foldables, is also alleged to be less noticeable because of new display layers and better engineering.
Camera Leap: 200MP and More
If you love taking pictures, then you should be extremely happy. Z Fold 7 is expected to come with a 200 megapixel main sensor, thus making it similar to Samsung’s flagship S series. This is a huge enhancement for the first time in the history of Samsung Fold, and it very well may result in sharper details, better low-light shots, and in the general case higher image quality. The camera array consists of a 12MP ultra-wide, a 10MP telephoto, and a 10MP selfie camera on the outer display. The inner display is equipped with a 4MP under-display camera, but rumors say it’ll be better than before.
Under the Hood: Chipset, Battery, and Efficiency
The Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC is doing all the work here, and it’s the same powerhouse chip that the Galaxy S25 series is rocking. For enhanced thermal management, there is a suggestion of a seven-core variant, and even as the battery size stays at 4,400mAh, the efficiency improvements brought about by the new chipset may result in longer battery life. Samsung’s software optimizations and a bigger vapor chamber for cooling should make it possible to keep the device running at a good pace even if there are two huge screens to be refreshed.
Durability and Build Quality: Water, Dust, and Crease Improvements
Foldables have always been questioned in terms of their durability, but Samsung is improving its performance. The Z Fold 7 may feature upgraded water and dust resistance, making it more durable for normal use. The new layers for the display will not only protect the users from damaging but will also lessen the chances of getting screen problems as time goes by. And if you’re fed up with that annoying fold, the latest leaks have it that you’ll hardly notice it at all anymore.
What’s Next for Foldables: Samsung’s Strategy and the Competition
Samsung is not only trying to match its rivals but also setting the tempo. Lighter parts and a redesigned motherboard that makes the Fold 7 thinner and more user-friendly are the results of the company’s R&D for the ultra-slim S25 Edge that has been shared with the Fold 7. The wider cover display is a direct reply to user feedback and competitive pressure from OnePlus, Oppo, and Google. With the Z Fold 7, Samsung is bridging the gap between power users and mainstream buyers thus making foldables a viable option for everyone.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be unveiled at Samsung’s Unpacked event on July 9 in New York alongside the Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Watch 8. If a foldable that feels like a real flagship is what you’ve been waiting for, then this is the one to keep an eye on.
