Screen:
8"
Weight:
215g
Waterproof
Charging:
25W
Optical Zoom:
3x
Thickness:
8.9mm
Screen covers
90% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
86
GSMCritic Score
Very Good
Pros
Camera
Outstanding main camera: Features a 200MP main sensor that captures impressive dynamic range and detail.
Improved selfie quality: Notable improvement in selfie quality, especially from the outer shooter.
Performance
Flagship performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite processor ensures silky-smooth performance.
Great multitasking capabilities: Performs well even under multi-window loads and heavy productivity use.
Phone Appearance
Slim and lightweight design: The device is astoundingly slim and featherweight, redefining portability for foldables.
Durable build quality: Maintains a robust chassis with improved durability.
Premium finish: Features a premium tactile finish that enhances the in-hand feel.
Excellent hardware execution: Overall hardware design and implementation are top-notch.
Smooth hinge mechanics: The hinge operates seamlessly and reliably.
Appeals to tech enthusiasts: Hardcore users will appreciate the engineering and premium features.
Display
Vibrant and sharp screens: Both inner and outer panels showcase vibrant colors and crisp resolution.
Minimal crease visibility: Display crease is significantly less intrusive than before.
Improved external screen usability: The reworked external screen finally behaves like a "normal" phone, solving ergonomic issues.
Software
Ultra-thin when unfolded: At just 4.2mm when unfolded, it feels almost impossibly thin.
Refined software experience: OneUI 8 layered over Android 16 offers one of the best multitasking and AI-enhanced utilities on any foldable.
Long-term software support: Provides long-term OS support, helping to future-proof the investment.
Feels like a traditional phone: The device feels closer than ever to a conventional slab phone in both form and function.
Enhanced usability: Refined software and hardware contribute to excellent day-to-day usability.
Audio
Larger displays: Offers larger, better-proportioned displays for a more immersive experience.
Connectivity
Strong antenna performance: Maintains excellent signal strength and connectivity.
Other
Top-tier specifications: Offers high-end internals and cutting-edge technology.
Cons
Camera
Weaker telephoto lens: The telephoto camera lacks the reach and quality of competitors in this price range.
Phone Appearance
Camera bump causes wobble: The chunky camera bump causes the phone to wobble when placed on a flat surface.
Battery
Average battery life: The unchanged 4,400 mAh battery delivers only average endurance.
Battery drains faster under load: Heavier tasks and gaming reveal signs of throttling and quicker battery drain.
Slow charging speed: The 25W wired charging remains pedestrian compared to other flagships.
No S Pen support: The absence of S Pen support removes a key utility feature for power users.
Price
High price tag: Starting at $2,000, it enters ultra-premium territory that may be hard to justify.
Audio
Downgraded audio quality: Audio quality sees a subtle downgrade compared to previous or rival devices.
Other
Incremental upgrades: Some improvements are relatively minor compared to the previous generation.
Rankings
Where Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 stands in 2025
Best Phone Of 2025
#18
Highest Optical Zoom
#18
Largest Screen
🥈#2
Smallest Screen
#64
Lightest
#48
Thinnest
#57
Fastest Charging
#60
Highest Screen Ratio
#29
Cheapest
#67
