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Stuff.tv
09-07-2025
- Stuff.tv
Having used the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, I'm glad Samsung cut these two things to deliver a better foldable experience
Initial Stuff Verdict Samsung appears to have optimised its book-style foldable in all the right places. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is slimmer than ever, with a superior camera setup, but questions remain about battery life Pros Finally as slim as the competition Ultra-grade lead rear camera First out the gate with Android 16 Cons Battery capacity hasn't grown at all Some may moan about the lack of S Pen support Introduction When it comes to making flagship smartphones, Samsung knows better than most how hard engineering these devices can be. Remember the explosive Galaxy Note 7 and the original, highly breakable Galaxy Fold? Part of the challenge when building the next entry in a particular product line is knowing what to leave out, as well as what to add. After getting hands on the newly-unveiled Galaxy Z Fold 7, it's clear that Samsung knew it needed to make some cuts to deliver a better overall product, and deliver it has. It'll be arriving imminently, with prices starting at $1999/£1799 for the 12GB/256GB entry-model, climbing to $2199/£1899 for the 512GB version, and topping out at $2149/£2149 for 16GB/1TB. Eye-watering, but not unexpected. In certain markets, Samsung is at least offering up a 100-day trial of the new Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 (throwing in a free case to boot), with front-door collection if you decide it's not for you and a full refund. How we test smartphones Every phone reviewed on Stuff is used as our main device throughout the testing process. We use industry-standard benchmarks and tests, as well as our own years of experience, to judge general performance, battery life, display, sound and camera image quality. Manufacturers have no visibility on reviews before they appear online, and we never accept payment to feature products. Find out more about how we test and rate products. While at a distance, the Z Fold 7 resembles its square-jawed predecessors, up-close, it's a far more elegant foldable than anything the company has produced so far. It's 8.9mm when closed and just 4.2mm when open, making it almost 30 and 25% thinner, respectively, when placed alongside its Galaxy Z Fold 6 predecessor (which measures 12.1mm closed and 5.6mm open). The difference is almost comical in person, and immediately grounds the new Z Fold in an increasingly competitive space; where thinness is among the biggest selling points of the form factor. Honor pipped Samsung to the post a week prior with the Chinese unveiling of its new Magic V5, but it's now a close-run race. Despite taking the crown of the 'world's thinnest', Honor's win comes with a fair few caveats; namely that the title only applies to the composite-backed white colourway, and requires you to disregard what's easily the most prominent camera bump on a book-style foldable yet. The Z Fold 7 offers far more balanced proportions, so it's able to slip into a pocket without issue. At 215g it actually clocks in at 3 grams lighter than the company's Galaxy S25 Ultra non-folding flagship. An adjusted 21:9 aspect ratio on a larger 6.5in outer screen makes it better suited to everyday use too. The Oppo Find N5 was the first foldable I used that, when closed, truly felt like a conventional smartphone in terms of size, weight and shape, both in the hand and in a pocket. The Galaxy Z Fold line finally now shares this important quality. The Fold 7's slimmer waistline partly comes from Samsung's decision to nix the digitizer on its expansive new 8in main display. The Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) might be 50% thicker to compensate, but it means there's no more S Pen stylus support. That's a shame, considering Galaxy AI features like Sketch to Image are better than ever. But having experienced the results of this cut first-hand, I'd wager most potential buyers will agree that Samsung made the right call here. Another round of applause for the engineers for how they've reduced the feel of the screen crease. A new Grade 4 titanium lattice sits behind the display and the water-drop Armor FlexHinge has been reworked with a multi-rail design (rather than dual-rail) to more evenly distribute pressure. The other long-standing Z Fold feature that's absent on the Fold 7 is an under-display camera. It was an ambitious inclusion back when it debuted on on the Z Fold 3, because the tech was brand-new to smartphones at the time. The company must've thought building a folding screen wasn't challenging enough already. Algorithmic improvements were never able to lift the lowly 4MP selfie snapper's abilities, which isn't really good enough on a device that both both claims to be a productivity powerhouse and commands one of the highest prices of any smartphone. On the Z Fold 7, the inner screen's selfie camera now matches the outer one, with a 10MP sensor punched through the panel. It has a wider 100° field-of-view – up from 85° previously – and Samsung reckons it can take in 25% more light. The triple camera rear benefits from one significant upgrade too; a new 200MP lead sensor, just like you'd find on the S25 Ultra. It's a major bump in resolution from the 50MP Galaxy Z Fold6, yet the module itself is 18% thinner than the S25 Ultra's equivalent. Chalk up another point to those engineers. It's backed up by a 10MP 3x telephoto snapper and a 12MP ultra-wide, which gains autofocus here. This is the first Z Fold to also have a dedicated macro shooting mode. Even with the thinner design and larger screens, the Z Fold 7 still sports the same 4400mAh battery as its predecessor. Samsung does promise longer lasting for common tasks like video playback: expect 24 hours here, up from 23 on the Fold 6. That's largely thanks to the more efficient 8-core Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset. It looks pretty anaemic next to rivals from Honor and Oppo, though. The Fold 7 also brings One UI 8 out the box, atop Android 16 – even beating Google's own Pixels to the punch. It was hard to feel out any major additions during my short demo, with refinement seemingly being the focus of this release after One UI 7 brought a major visual overhaul. Now Bar and Now Brief can pull key information from elected apps and summarise your day, Google Gemini Live now includes screen sharing and Circle to Search can offer in-game hints and support, but otherwise I saw a familiar suite of AI tools and UI optimisations for than large new folding display. Samsung's commitment to 7 years of OS and security updates persists too, it's worth noting. There was talk of an Ultra-branded Galaxy foldable this year, and while the Z Fold 7 doesn't gain this particular identifier, on first inspection it unquestionably feels like a leap worthy of the name. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 technical specifications Screen 6.5in AMOLED (outer) 8in AMOLED (inner) CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Memory 12/16GB Cameras 200MP + 10MP telephoto + 12MP ultrawide rear 10MP front, 10MP inner Storage 256GB/512GB/1TB Operating system Android 16 w/ OneUI Battery 4400mAh Dimensions 4.2mm/8.9mm thick (open/closed)
The Verge
30-06-2025
- The Verge
Anker has ditched the battery supplier linked to over a million fire-prone power banks.
Anker has ditched the battery supplier linked to over a million fire-prone power banks. ATL's a big name because it supplies Apple and Samsung, but it's not a sure bet: switching exclusively to ATL batteries wasn't enough to keep Samsung from recalling every single Galaxy Note 7.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Yahoo
This popular smartphone can overheat and explode — so it's banned from planes: ‘Nobody should have that phone anymore'
That's one hot device. A June 6 clip on the platform has reignited buzz about the infamous Galaxy Note 7, the smartphone so dangerous, it's banned from the skies due to the possibility of its battery overheating and potentially exploding or catching on fire. In a video that racked up 2.5 million views, TikTokker K-Shawn Brower (@malckbro) filmed an airport warning that read: 'FAA BANNED ITEM / Samsung Galaxy Note 7 / Individuals may NOT transport this device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the US.' The phone is on the TSA's official no-fly list, where feds make it clear: This gadget's grounded for good. On the agency's website, it notes, 'The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, have issued an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States.' The statement further explained, 'Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States.' Some blindsided viewers ran to the comment section of the social media video, desperate to know what the heck was going on. Others knew the answer. 'Why is it banned?' one asked as another quipped, 'Not me watching this on my Samsung Galaxy Note 7.' Someone else replied, 'That phone is from 2016. It's almost 10 years old. Nobody should have that phone anymore because it's too outdated. After a while, Google stops doing updates for older phones.' An additional user commented, 'probably because it's been known to have issues with its battery that can spontaneously catch fire. there's videos of it all over the internet, some of them are older but there's lots of videos of it.' As reported by Indy100, in 2016, Samsung conducted a 'thorough investigation and found a battery cell issue.' The company further added, 'To date (as of September 1) there have been 35 cases that have been reported globally and we are currently conducting a thorough inspection with our suppliers to identify possible affected batteries in the market. However, because our customers' safety is an absolute priority at Samsung, we have stopped sales of the Galaxy Note 7.' In other related news,The Post reported last month that the TSA has officially grounded a travel essential — banning portable chargers and power banks from checked luggage after a new FAA advisory. Under the updated rules, any device using lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries — including power banks and phone charging cases — must now fly in carry-ons only. Checked bags? Off limits. 'When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, all spare lithium batteries and power banks must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin. The battery terminals must be protected from short circuit,' the FAA said. Nearly all portable chargers run on lithium batteries, so most travelers hauling the handy holiday must-have are getting zapped by the new ban. Looks like when it comes to explosive devices — and trends that are blowing up — TikTok and the TSA are both keeping receipts.
NDTV
18-06-2025
- NDTV
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Becomes Talking Point on Internet, Here's Why
The infamous Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones have again become a talking point on social media. Launched in August 2016, the mobile phones were plagued by several issues, primarily related to their battery. They were even banned from planes over suspicion that they might overheat and explode, with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officially putting them on the no-fly list. The phones were recalled and discontinued within weeks after launch. "The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, have issued an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States," TSA's website noted. "Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States," it added. What's the news? Now, people are again talking about the phones after a TikTok user shared a video of an airport sign that read Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is 'banned'. The video went viral and was seen by more than 2.5 million people, but most were left confused over the context, as the particular model is not available now. The airport sign reads: "FAA BANNED ITEM / Samsung Galaxy Note 7 / Individuals may NOT transport this device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the US." The FAA has banned Samsung Galaxy note 7 cell phones so if you have one then you either have to get rid of it or not fly! 👇👇👇🔥🔥 — Suzie rizzio (@Suzierizzo1) June 7, 2025 People rushed to the comment section to see what was happening. One user wrote, "Why is it banned?" Another asked, "Not me watching this on my Samsung Galaxy Note 7." One user explained, "That phone is from 2016. It's almost 10 years old. Nobody should have that phone anymore because it's too outdated. After a while, Google stops doing updates for older phones." What exactly happened with Note 7 phones? The phone's battery was prone to overheating, which in some cases led to explosions and fires. This issue was serious enough to prompt a global recall of the device. Samsung recalled nearly all Galaxy Note 7 devices sold worldwide due to the battery issue. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration took steps to ban the device from airplanes in the US. There were 96 reported cases of battery overheating in the US, resulting in 13 reports of burns and 47 reports of property damage associated with Note 7 phones.
New York Post
18-06-2025
- New York Post
This popular smartphone can overheat and explode — so it's banned from planes: ‘Nobody should have that phone anymore'
That's one fiery device. A June 6 clip on the platform has reignited buzz about the infamous Galaxy Note 7, the smartphone so dangerous it's banned from the skies due to the possibility of its battery overheating and potentially exploding or catching on fire. In a video that racked up 2.5 million views, TikToker K-Shawn Brower (@malckbro) filmed an airport warning that read: 'FAA BANNED ITEM / Samsung Galaxy Note 7 / Individuals may NOT transport this device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the US.' The phone is on the TSA's official no-fly list, where feds make it clear: this gadget's grounded for good. On the agency's website, it notes, 'The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, have issued an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States.' The infamous firestarter (above) is still blacklisted by the TSA, with feds warning: this ticking time bomb of a phone isn't flying anytime soon. AP The statement further explained, 'Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States.' Some blindsided viewers ran to the comment section of the social media video, desperate to know what the heck was going on. Others knew the answer. 'Why is it banned?' one asked as another quipped, 'Not me watching this on my Samsung Galaxy Note 7.' Someone else replied, 'That phone is from 2016. It's almost 10 years old. Nobody should have that phone anymore because it's too outdated. After a while, Google stops doing updates for older phones.' An additional user commented, 'probably because it's been known to have issues with its battery that can spontaneously catch fire. there's videos of it all over the internet, some of them are older but there's lots of videos of it.' As reported by Indy100, in 2016, Samsung conducted a 'thorough investigation and found a battery cell issue.' The company further added, 'To date (as of September 1) there have been 35 cases that have been reported globally and we are currently conducting a thorough inspection with our suppliers to identify possible affected batteries in the market. However, because our customers' safety is an absolute priority at Samsung, we have stopped sales of the Galaxy Note 7.' In other related news, The Post reported last month that the TSA has officially grounded a travel essential — banning portable chargers and power banks from checked luggage after a new FAA advisory. Back in 2016, Samsung admitted it ran a 'thorough investigation and found a battery cell issue' — corporate speak for 'our phones were blowing up.' REUTERS Under the updated rules, any device using lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries — including power banks and phone charging cases — must now fly in carry-ons only. Checked bags? Off limits. 'When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, all spare lithium batteries and power banks must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin. The battery terminals must be protected from short circuit,' the FAA said. Nearly all portable chargers run on lithium batteries, so most travelers hauling the handy holiday must-have are getting zapped by the new ban. Looks like when it comes to explosive devices — and explosive trends — TikTok and the TSA are both keeping receipts.
