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WIRED
5 days ago
- WIRED
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 Are High on Polish, Low on Value
Open it up and you're treated to a massive 8-inch screen, a decent size bump from the 7.6-inch Fold6—that makes it better for multitasking, as apps can make better use of the space. I still don't think multitasking is as great as it was on the OnePlus Open, but I do like some of the new improvements, like the stashed window. This lets you have two apps in split-screen, but you can push one off to the side so that it's mostly hidden yet still quickly accessible. Thankfully, the cameras have a little more parity with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with the 200-MP main camera delivering sharp results no matter the time of day. (You can enable 200-MP mode for super detailed shots, too, though you need good lighting for the best results.) Photograph: Julian Chokkattu The more I used the Fold7, the more I couldn't stop thinking about its price. At $2,000, you can buy a nice smartphone and a powerful, big-screen tablet. I prefer having the 5X optical zoom camera on the Galaxy S25 Ultra versus the limited 3X zoom on the Fold7. And yes, even if I don't use the S Pen much, I like having the stylus for signing documents and the occasional doodling. (This Fold7 no longer supports the S Pen.) Battery life remains lackluster on the Fold7, barely lasting a full day, and that's without significant use of the larger internal screen; on the S25 Ultra, you can easily go for a day and a half on a single charge. When I'm on a tablet, I like using it for the big screen real estate, and some apps make better use of the extra space than even the Fold7. By default, the Fold7 doesn't show apps like Gmail with the two-pane view. You need to head to display settings and make the screen zoom smaller to enable this functionality, but then everything looks a little smaller, which might defeat the purpose for folks who prefer the bigger screen for legibility (at least you can increase the font size). I'm just not sure why this can't be enabled as the default layout for apps like Gmail. I've enjoyed my time with these phones, and I do think the updates are a big step in the right direction. But I prefer what Motorola's been doing with its Razr flip phones, and the price of the Fold7 is so high, yet you still don't get top-end features like 5X optical zoom or reliable battery life. Annoyingly, there's still a lot of unnecessary tinkering you need to do with these phones to maximize their capabilities, but that's a problem that has long plagued Samsung phones.
Tom's Guide
6 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Apple's iPhone Fold could feature the largest iPhone screen ever, but still fall behind the Galaxy Z Fold 7
A recent report has appeared to confirm rumors about just how big Apple's foldable iPhone's screens will be. And the alleged measurements could be both impressive and a disappointment. In a recent report, the Taiwanese research firm TrendForce (via MacRumors) stated that Apple's foldable phone will feature a 7.8-inch internal display and a 5.5-inch external screen. If accurate, then it will be an impressively sized phone, with it exceeding some of the best foldable phones you can buy, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the OnePlus Open. However, there are more than a few models that exceed it, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which has an 8-inch inner screen and a 6.5-inch outer display. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is another that comes with an 8-inch inner display, while the outer screen is 6.3 inches; with the same expected on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Meanwhile, the Oppo Find N5 features a staggering 8.12-inch inner display alongside a 6.62-inch front display. This isn't the first time we've heard these measurements, as Apple supply chain Ming-Chi Kuo gave similar numbers back in March. Kuo also believes that the phone will be between 9 and 9.5mm thick when folded and between 4 and 4.5mm when opened. While that is very thin, it would again fall short of the Z Fold 7, which measures 4.2mm thick when unfolded and 8.9mm when folded. The size of foldable phones' screens is only half the battle, however, and it looks like Apple is working to create a completely crease-free display to help the phone stand out. According to a recent report, the new displays will be coming from Samsung, which has solved the crease issue to Apple's satisfaction and will, according to Kuo, 'ensure stable mass production of the foldable iPhone in 2026." Unfortunately, for all we know about the device, there is more that we don't know. For instance, we don't know for certain which chip will feature on the phone, although it is a safe bet that it will be the A19 chip that will reportedly launch on the iPhone 17. We also don't know what cameras the phone will have, although in their previously mentioned post, Kuo stated that it will likely feature two rear cameras, a front camera (which could be placed under the display,) and a Touch ID power button. While it appears that the measurements for the iPhone Fold's screen appear confirmed, we should always take rumors like these with a pinch of salt. As it stands, we can't say anything for certain until Apple officially announces the phone, which several rumors have tipped for 2026. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
I ignored the last two Galaxy Z Folds but the Z Fold 7 actually looks tempting
I've been critical of Samsung over the past few years because I know how good it can be. Even though the OEM continues to produce some of the best Android phones, it doesn't mean Samsung is putting in the effort. When a company has the reach, money, and experience that Samsung has, it can be easy to slip into complacency. However, if the leaks surrounding the next generation of foldables from Samsung are true, the tech behemoth could bring me back to the fold. I was once a Samsung lover. I remember when I got the Galaxy S3 and experienced the incredible leap forward it was at the time. I enjoyed the OLED panel, fast internals, good camera, and the brand's excitement for the phone. I was a Samsung fan for many years after that, even if I did hop back and forth between brands. I found Samsung to be exciting and innovative in more than just its phones. My view of Samsung began to change in early 2021, and the last Samsung phone I bought was the Z Fold 4 in 2022, which I later traded in for the OnePlus Open, which I still use today. Since then, I've said in various ways that Samsung phones had become boring and that the company was coasting on its previous successes. Some may say that the new Galaxy S25 Edge is an example of the company making a turn towards innovating again, and that could be the case, but I disagree. I see the Galaxy S25 Edge as a proof of concept that Samsung can go thin with its phones, and the fruits of the slim slab phone are showing in leaks for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7. These rumors are pointing towards the first folding phone in years that I'm genuinely interested in. The reasons for Samsung's timing are ones that I'm curious about. Did the company sit back and watch to see if these super-thin folding phones, like the Honor Magic V3 or Oppo Find N5, could withstand daily use? Was it hoping that thinness was a fad? Perhaps it took this long for one of the largest and most advanced technology companies to develop a phone that rivals its competitors? While I don't think an ultra-thin phone like the Galaxy S25 Edge is something people want, an ultra-thin phone that folds in half is. Aside from durability, making foldable phones thinner is something I've longed for. Since I can't get my hands on the Honor or Oppo phones, I haven't been able to experience what it's like not to feel like I have two phones in my pocket. If rumors are true, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be its thinnest foldable yet, and by far. I never had issues with the hardware of its phones, but more so with the designs. If the phone maintains the level of engineering I've come to expect from Samsung, and can be really thin, it's a fantastic start to being a winner for me. However, it's about more than being thin, as I said about the Galaxy S25 Edge. It's time for Samsung and other foldable device makers to equip their most expensive phones with top-of-the-line cameras. Book-style foldables are among the most expensive phones on the market and have less than the best cameras. If rumors are true, we could see Galaxy Ultra-level cameras in the Fold 7. However, one of the rumors that has me less than enthused is the potential for a small battery. That would be a big bummer. However, if we can get best-in-class cameras, internals, and a thin phone, I'll deal with the battery life so long as I get a day out of it. While we don't have official dates for when Samsung will unveil its latest foldable offerings, rumors suggest a July 9 release date. In previous years, I would have been interested, maybe even excited, about what Samsung may do with its foldable lineup. While leaks began to trickle out, the tiny flame of hope slowly faded away. However, this year, it feels different. Even with the disappointing Galaxy S25 lineup and the uninspired S25 Edge that followed, I find myself tentatively ready to click pre-order when the chance arrives.
Phone Arena
13-07-2025
- Phone Arena
This was supposed to be the best foldable of 2025, so why doesn't it exist?
I've been a fan of this phone brand ever since its inception, which coincided with the start of my employment here at PhoneArena. Ever since then, through the ups and downs, great releases, and disappointing launches, I've always enjoyed using devices made by this specific brand. It probably hasn't grown to be the household name its founders intended, but it is definitely one of the more recognizable Android makers around that still provide steady competition to Samsung, Google, and Apple. And it simply refuses to make the phone that would easily sweep the competition in the US. The brand is OnePlus, and the dream phone in question is none other than the OnePlus Open 2, which doesn't exist, but I'd have been on cloud nine if it did. At the time of its launch, the first OnePlus Open was one of the better foldable phones available in the US, a very decent and appealing alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold and the Pixel Fold. Looking back at it in hindsight from mid-2025, it is a bit rough around the edges and had a lot of potential for steady improvements but was still among the best phones you could get in late 2023, either foldables or not. The blessing and the curse of the OnePlus Open is that it wasn't a terribly original phone, so to speak. The phone used the design blueprint of parent company Oppo's Find N3 foldable and combined superb hardware with OnePlus' pretty decent OxygenOS, which is still among the cleaner custom Android skins around. The OnePlus Open had a decent camera, a small display crease, and lots of other redeeming qualities, with the only "downside" being its fairly high price (which was still more affordable than the Galaxy or the first Pixel Fold ). Overall, a successful translation of an excellent Oppo phone to a superb OnePlus flagship, which at the time felt like a formula that would be easily perfected in the future. I mean, the only thing OnePlus had to do was get Oppo's next foldable, rebadge it, throw in its own interface, and call it a day. However, the hopes of getting a successor to the OnePlus Open , likely styled after the exceptional Oppo Find N5, were sadly crushed with the announcement that OnePlus won't be releasing a foldable phone in 2025. Ah, what woe! With the risk of sounding melodramatic, I still remember the day when I read that news, and ever since, I've had the blues when I think of OnePlus, as the OnePlus Open 2 was probably my most anticipated device of the year, the one that could have easily stolen the spotlight in 2025. It would have been an outstanding phone: below 9 mm in thickness when folded, with super-bright OLED displays, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, a large 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, and a great camera, as well as all the other exceptional bits and pieces that make the Oppo Find N5 such an impressive device of its own. The OnePlus Open 2 would have been the perfect foldable phone (Image by PhoneArena) Well, sure, in all but name the Oppo Find N5 is essentially what the OnePlus Open 2 should have been. However, while it went global, the phone isn't available in some key markets like the USA, and it might not support all the bands of your carrier, so even if you go out of your way to import the device, there's always the risk that it won't work properly, as a OnePlus phone would. This makes it a curiosity that only phone reviewers, YouTubers, and die-hard foldable or Oppo fans would want to use, less so the average person who's browsing the phone section at Walmart, T-Mobile, or Best Buy. There are also some small but important differences in the interface. Despite the most significant difference between OxygenOS and ColorOS being the name itself, the interface that OnePlus uses has an extra sprinkle of attention to detail. Color OS, while mostly similar, just feels off. Another phone that could have helped OnePlus stay in the conversation more is a hypothetical OnePlus 13 Ultra, and that's yet another device that doesn't exist. The OnePlus 13 is mostly a slightly downgraded version of the Oppo Find X8 Pro, lacking the nice periscope camera and the quick camera button, for example. Well, the China-only Oppo Find X8 Ultra, which I really wanted to use as a daily driver, would have served as a very impressive foundation for a hypothetical OnePlus 13 Ultra, a phone that could have easily intermingled with all the top flagships in the US and potentially come out on top. Sadly, like the OnePlus Open 2 , it seems OnePlus is slowly getting pushed out of the premium segment. Not from an outside factor or a rival, but from within, from Oppo's market strategies themselves. Due to the geopolitical situation, it seems that Oppo is wary of spending too many resources on the US market, and while the global versions of all its phones and OnePlus itself are still mostly good to go in the US, this year's toning down of the flagship and high-end effort is likely a sign of the things to come. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Phone Arena
07-07-2025
- Phone Arena
The next king of foldables might materialize at the very beginning of 2026
Naturally, all eyes are on the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked (July 9), but Samsung is not the only company that makes foldable flagships – and that's the case for many years now. Those among us who dig the exotic foldable form factor know that there's a thing called OnePlus Open – and for a substantial period of time, it was among the very best foldables out there. Released in 2023, it was among the best foldables to get even in 2024 – and in the fast-evolving world of tech, that fact alone speaks volumes. I'd argue that foldable aficionados on a budget will enjoy the OnePlus Open even in 2025. That's because the phone offers bright displays, smooth multitasking, strong cameras, solid performance, and excellent battery life with superfast charging. That's why we were kind of saddened to learn there would be no OnePlus Open 2 in 2025. However, the long faces on our end didn't last for very long, since the Oppo Find N5 happened, a device that's incredibly potent, stylish and capable. "The foldable king", that's what we called it a while ago. The Oppo Find N5. | Image by PhoneArena That's what we imagined the OnePlus Open 2 to be, generally speaking. Oppo and OnePlus are closely linked because they share the same parent company, BBK Electronics. Over the years, the two brands have increasingly merged their research, development, and manufacturing processes. OnePlus, originally positioned as a more independent, enthusiast-focused brand, now shares design elements, software, and hardware with Oppo, making their products and strategies closely aligned. The Oppo Find N5 impresses with several standout features that make it a top-tier foldable. It is incredibly thin for a foldable phone, yet stronger and more durable than before. Its hardware design is sleek and elegant, offering a great, large screen without feeling bulky. The Find N5 also delivers reliable camera performance, making it a well-rounded device for both everyday use and multimedia. That's why I'm personally hooked about its eventual successor – I don't care if it's called Oppo Find N5 or the OnePlus Open 2 , as long as real innovation and respectable specs are announced. When would that announcement happen, you might ask? In the first three months of 2026, if the preliminary information by well-known Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station turns out to be true. So far, nothing else is rumored about the potential Find N6, but could this be among the first phones to utilize the next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset? I certainly believe so. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
