Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Is Slimmer & Lighter, With Powerful 200MP Ultra Camera
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 weighs in at just 215 grams, which makes it even lighter than the S25 Ultra which weighs 218 grams. It measures 8.9 mm thick when folded and 4.2 mm thick when unfolded. For comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 was 12.1 mm folded and 5.6 mm unfolded. The main display is 11% larger than the previous generation, with an 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x main display. As for the cover display, it's a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with a new 21.9 wider aspect ratio. Both displays have up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness so it stays visible even under direct sunlight.
Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is of course powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy which is uniquely customised for Galaxy devices and makes on-device AI processing tasks such as real-time language translation and Generative Edits. It delivers a performance boost of 41% in NPU, 38% in CPU, and 26% of GPU compared to the previous generation.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 introduces the series' first 200MP wide-angle camera (the same camera system as its S25 Ultra), capturing four times more detail and producing images that are 44% brighter than its predecessor. Its 10MP front-facing camera on the main display offers an expanded frame, perfect for group selfies and immersive shots when unfolded. Night Video now uses intelligent motion detection to distinguish moving subjects from static backgrounds, minimizing noise in low-light scenes. And with the addition of 10-bit HDR, the Z Fold 7 delivers videos with richer colors, deeper contrast, and remarkably lifelike realism at any time of day.
'We've redefined what a foldable can be with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. We've made it super slim and light, but packed it with ultra-like features, including a 200MP camera that is found in our Galaxy S Ultra for users to capture every moment that matters in greater detail. When unfolded, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a productivity powerhouse. The large screen allows users to do more, including the ability to do side-by-side photo editing, or to display Galaxy AI-generated results in different windows on the same screen. I am absolutely certain that users seeking an intuitive, sleek, large-screen smartphone will be thrilled with the possibilities Galaxy Z Fold 7 can offer, while having peace of mind via security powered by Samsung Knox,' said Ronnie Ng, Head of Mobile eXperience, Samsung Electronics Singapore.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be available for purchase in Singapore from 1 August 2025 at local teleco operators (M1, Singtel and StarHub), Samsung Online Store, Samsung Shop App, Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Official Store in Lazada, Shopee, KrisShop, iShopChangi, major consumer electronics & IT stores, and other selected channels including ZYM Mobile.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be available in Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack and Mint (online exclusive), retailing at S$2,698 (12GB + 256GB), S$2,878 (12GB + 512GB) and S$3,328 (16GB + 1TB).
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