Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7: Thinner, Lighter, and Packed With Power
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7: Thinner, Lighter, and Packed With Power
Samsung has officially raised the bar in the foldable smartphone game. After years of subtle upgrades, the tech giant finally responded to the rising competition from Chinese brands with a major leap forward. The result is the all-new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 — thinner, lighter, and more powerful than ever.
Let’s dive into the impressive upgrades these foldables bring to the table in 2025.
Galaxy Z Fold7: A Slimmer, Smarter Powerhouse
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is now the slimmest and lightest Fold the company has ever made. When folded, it measures just 8.9mm thick, which is a significant reduction from the 12.1mm Fold6. In terms of weight, it comes in at only 215 grams, making it even lighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
That’s not all. The Fold7 also features a complete camera overhaul. The under-display selfie camera is gone, replaced with a clear and sharp 10MP sensor. On the back, Samsung added the same powerful 200MP main sensor found in the Galaxy S25 Ultra and S25 Edge, along with a 12MP ultrawide lens that supports autofocus and macro photography.
Galaxy Z Fold7 Key Specifications
Body: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm unfolded, 215g, glass and aluminum frame, IP48 dust and water resistance, stylus support
Main Display: 8.0-inch Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 2600 nits brightness, 1968 x 2184 resolution
Cover Display: 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1080 x 2520 pixels
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm), Octa-core with Adreno 830 GPU
RAM & Storage: Options include 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB (UFS 4.0)
Cameras:
- Rear: 200MP main, 10MP telephoto with 3x zoom, 12MP ultrawide with autofocus
- Front: Dual 10MP sensors on the inner and cover screens
Battery: 4400mAh with 25W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse charging
OS: Android 16 with One UI 8, and support for up to 7 major Android upgrades
Other Features: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint reader, Samsung DeX, UWB, and Circle to Search
A Better Display Experience
One of the most exciting changes is the display. The cover screen has grown to 6.5 inches and now offers a more natural 21:9 aspect ratio. It no longer feels narrow like older Fold models. The inner foldable display has also increased to 8 inches, putting it in line with competitors like the vivo X Fold5 and Honor Magic V5.
This is the display upgrade Galaxy fans have been waiting for.
Galaxy Z Flip7: Bigger Screens, Slimmer Build
Samsung didn’t forget about its clamshell foldable. The Galaxy Z Flip7 brings some major upgrades too, particularly in the display department. The outer cover screen is now 4.1 inches, significantly larger than the 3.4-inch screen on the Flip6. It’s even bigger than the Moto Razr 60 Ultra’s outer screen.
Even more impressive, the new cover display supports 120Hz refresh rate and reaches a stunning peak brightness of 2600 nits. The main screen inside is now 6.9 inches, making it the largest display ever on a Flip model.
And in terms of build, the Z Flip7 is Samsung’s thinnest clamshell foldable yet. It measures just 13.7mm when folded and only 6.5mm when opened.
Galaxy Z Flip7 Key Specifications
Body: 166.7 x 75.2 x 6.5 mm unfolded, 188g, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, IP48 water and dust resistance
Main Display: 6.9-inch Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1080 x 2520 resolution
Cover Display: 4.1-inch Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 948 x 1048 resolution
Chipset: Exynos 2500 (3nm), 10-core processor with Xclipse 950 GPU
RAM & Storage: 12GB RAM with options for 256GB and 512GB storage (UFS 4.0)
Cameras:
- Rear: 50MP main with OIS, 12MP ultrawide
- Front: 10MP selfie camera
Battery: 4300mAh with 25W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse charging
OS: Android 16 with One UI 8
Other Features: 5G, eSIM, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, side fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, and Circle to Search
What Stayed the Same?
While the Galaxy Z Flip7 sees big improvements in design and display, its camera setup remains mostly unchanged. However, Samsung has introduced new software enhancements like the ProVisual Engine, Enhanced Nightography, and 10-bit HDR video for improved results in both day and night photography.
Final Thoughts
The Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 show that Samsung is taking foldables seriously. These upgrades bring both devices closer to perfection, especially when it comes to usability, portability, and display quality.
If you’ve been waiting to upgrade to a foldable smartphone in 2025, now might be the perfect time. Whether you're drawn to the book-style design of the Fold or the compact style of the Flip, Samsung’s latest lineup offers something for everyone.