Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE got 2.10 lakh pre-orders in first two days
The compete with Vivo X Fold 5 and Motorola Razr 60 series.
The new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE run on One UI 8 based upon Android 16 out of the box.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 has an 8 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 2,600 nits peak brightness and a dynamic refresh rate of 120 Hz. The cover display is of 6.5 inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with similar brightness and refresh rate. The cover screen of the phone gets Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 protection while the back has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
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Galaxy Z Fold 7 ships with a 4,400 mAh battery and it supports 25 W charging along with wireless charging option. It is IP48 rated for dust, water and immersion.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 sports a 200 MP main camera along with a 12 MP ultrawide which acts as macro too and a 10 MP telephoto lens. The cover screen holds a 10 MP selfie lens while the inner display front camera has been increased to 10 MP.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 gets a 6.9-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate and peak brightness of 2,600 nits. The cover screen is now a 4.1-inch Super AMOLED display, supporting up to 120Hz refresh rate as well.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 is powered by the new Exynos 2500 processor, paired with up to 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage.
It packs a 4,300 mAh battery and supports 25 W wired charging along with wireless charging.
In terms of optics, the device sports a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 12 MP ultrawide lens, and a 10 MP selfie camera on the inner display. It comes with IP48 rating for dust and water resistance.
Samsung introduced a more affordable option in its foldable lineup with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. It features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X main screen with 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate and a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover display. Both displays come with rounded corners and support similar visual experiences as the premium Flip model.
It runs on the Exynos 2400 processor and is offered in configurations of 8 GB RAM with up to 256 GB storage.
The phone is equipped with a 4,000 mAh battery and supports 25W fast wired charging.
Camera setup includes a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, a 12 MP ultrawide lens, and a 10 MP selfie shooter. It is IP48 certified for protection against dust and immersion.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes in Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack and Mint colours. It starts at ₹1,74,999. Galaxy Z Flip 7 sells in Blue Shadow, Jetblack, Coral-red and Mint, starting at ₹1,09,999, while the Galaxy Flip 7 FE is available in Black and White at ₹89,999.
'The record pre-orders for our 'made in India' foldable smartphones reinforce our belief that young Indian consumers are quick to adopt latest technology. Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers our most advanced smartphone experience yet - powerful, immersive, intelligent, and portable all in one. Galaxy Z Flip7 adapts, anticipates and empowers users, unlocking a smarter, more intuitive way to engage with the world. Powered by the new One UI 8 and Android 16 right out of the box, the new devices deliver true multimodal AI experiences. The success of the new devices are a stepping stone for our larger goal – the mainstreaming of foldable smartphones in India,' said JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia.
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