Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 in for review
The Galaxy Z Fold7 has arrived at the office, and that means it's time to unbox it. There are no surprises here - you get a SIM tool and a USB-C cable. Samsung does give you the 512GB storage for the base price during the pre-order period, which is nice!
The phone is available in Blue, Black, and Silver, and will ship from July 25.
Samsung finally gave the cover screen a regular aspect of 21:9, and along with the much slimmer and lighter body the Galaxy Z Fold7 really feels like a regular phone when closed.
It's something you need to experience in real life, so go to your local store and hold the Galaxy Z Fold7 for a while!
A great cover display
When open, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is now a more expansive canvas than before. It's a noticeable difference from the Galaxy Z Fold6, too.
Also, unlike the vivo X Fold5 and its glossy, slightly-rounded frame, the Galaxy Z Fold7's flat and matte sides are easier to pry open.
Speaking of the frame, here it is compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Ultra is thinner at 8.2mm, though it's not immediately noticeable when looking at the two side-by-side.
Side-by-side with the Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Galaxy Z Fold7 snagged the main camera from the Galaxy S25 Ultra. We know what the 200MP imager can do. It's an excellent performer with superb dynamic range, colors, and excellent detail retention! It's a big step up from the Galaxy Z Fold6's main shooter.
The ultrawide got autofocus, which is a nice touch!
Sadly, Samsung kept the 4,400mAh battery from the Galaxy Z Fold6, and even sadder, it only charges at a maximum of 25 watts. That's very disappointing in 2025 and given this phone's competition. Anyway - there's a lot to test on this one, so we'll now be handing it over to our experts to do their magic! Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB 12GB RAM € 2,099.00
€ 2,099.00 512GB 12GB RAM € 2,099.00
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