Galaxy Z Fold7 in Blue Shadow, Front + Back view

Official manufacturer render.

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold7

Phone2025Released
  • 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
  • 215 g
  • 4400 mAh
  • From $2,000

Available colors

Selected: Blue Shadow

Physical specifications

Folded

8"

Display size

215 g

Weight

158.4 mm

Height

72.8 mm

Width

8.9 mm

Thickness

Aspect ratio

Unfolded

8"

Display size

215 g

Weight

158.4 mm

Height

143.2 mm

Width

4.2 mm

Thickness

Aspect ratio

Everyday usability

Estimated from device dimensions and weight. Based on folded dimensions.

  • One-handed use

    Manageable

    One-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.

  • Pocket friendliness

    Good

    Generally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.

  • Carry comfort

    Heavy

    Heavier in the hand; longer sessions may feel more tiring.

  • Reading and media

    Adequate for everyday browsing, messages, and short video.

  • Gaming

    High-end

    Its processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.

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Display

Display size
8"
Cover display size
6.5"
Display technology
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Cover display technology
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
2184 × 1968
Cover resolution
2520 × 1080
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Cover refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
2600 nits
Protection
UTG with titanium plate (main)

Performance

Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM
12 GB, 16 GB
Storage
256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB
Expandable storage
No

Battery & charging

Typical capacity
4400 mAh
Rated capacity
4272 mAh
Wired charging
25 W
Charging standard
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare

Cameras

Rear cameras
Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · OIS; Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2; Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom · OIS
Front cameras
Cover selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2

Build & durability

Frame
Advanced Armor Aluminum
Back
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Front
Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Ingress protection
IP48

Connectivity

Cellular
5G, LTE
Wi‑Fi
Wi‑Fi 7
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
USB
USB‑C
NFC
Yes
eSIM
Yes

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Release and pricing

Announced
July 9, 2025
Released
July 25, 2025
Starting price
$2,000
Market
US
Configuration
256 GB

Buying guide FAQ

Practical upgrade and buying answers based on published specifications and previous-generation comparisons when available.

What’s new in Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) compared with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024)?

Published changes versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024) include an added telephoto camera (3x Optical Zoom), a weight change of −24 g and a body size change of +4.9 mm height and +4.7 mm width. These are specification differences, not measured real-world scores.

Is it worth upgrading from Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024) to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025)?

An upgrade is easiest to justify if you care about an added telephoto camera (3x Optical Zoom), a weight change of −24 g and a body size change of +4.9 mm height and +4.7 mm width. If those areas already meet your needs on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024), the move is optional rather than urgent.

Who should buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025)?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) fits buyers looking for a mainstream phone size and people moving up from Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024). This is an editorial reading of size and published differences, not a personalized recommendation.

Who should keep Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024)?

Keep Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024) if you do not need the listed generation changes. Moving to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) makes more sense when the listed upgrades match what you actually use.

What are the biggest improvements on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025)?

The clearest published improvements are an added telephoto camera (3x Optical Zoom), a weight change of −24 g and a body size change of +4.9 mm height and +4.7 mm width. Treat these as catalog differences rather than ranked review scores.

What are the biggest drawbacks of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025)?

Against Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024), the catalog does not show obvious trade-offs such as a higher launch price or a clearly heavier body. That does not mean the device is flawless—only that those drawbacks are not evident in the compared specs.

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Models and configurations

Storage
256 GB512 GB1 TB
Connectivity
5GLTE
Colors
Blue ShadowTitanium Silver BlueJet Black
RAM
12 GB16 GB
SIM configuration
eSIM

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Dimensions and specifications are based on manufacturer-published data. Learn more in our Methodology