Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

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18th best phone of 2025 (~$1999)

8-inch

215g

8.9mm

25W

waterproof

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* Screen covers 90% of unfolded body.

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Last update: 2025-08-06

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.

Design

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.

Design

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

The Best Phone Of 2025: #18

The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #18

The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #2

The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #64

The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #48

The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #57

The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #60

The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #29

The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #66