Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Foldable Phones

Galaxy Z Fold7

Samsung

Released Jul 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Feb 9, 2026

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 84/100 based on 27 expert reviews in the foldable phones category. Coverage includes reviews from T3, Geekingout, Tomsguide, and Markellisreviews.

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84

based on 27 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Cameras(24)
  • Smooth performance with snapdragon 8 elite processor(10)
  • Light-weight design(7)
  • Lighter and thinner design(7)
  • Bigger cover display(5)

Cons

  • No s pen support(12)
  • Expensive(11)
  • Average battery life(9)
  • Slow charging(7)
  • Wobbles on flat surfaces(6)

27 Expert Reviews

95
Jul 16, 2025

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is far more than an iterative update, it's Samsung's arrival at the top of the folding phone game.

92
Jul 18, 2025

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the first foldable that truly delivers zero compromises over a traditional smartphone, with its slender form, impressive battery life, and actually useful AI tools.

90

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 feels like the holy grail of foldable phones with its incredibly thin and light design, bigger displays, much improved cameras, and AI features optimized for foldable use.

90
Sep 15, 2025

The Z Fold7 finally feels like Samsung has nailed the folding formula thanks to a much thinner design than ever and a flagship-worthy 200MP main camera.

88
Aug 1, 2025

Despite its high price and some minor compromises, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers a refined folding experience with significant design improvements, a powerful camera system, and excellent perfor...

88
Jul 31, 2025

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is the most fully realised foldable device I have encountered, an astonishing achievement that once again cements Samsung as the world's leading force in foldables.

87
Aug 30, 2025

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 design and dimensions bring it ever closer to non-foldables, a critical benchmark for the tech.

85
Nov 3, 2025

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a beautiful, very capable foldable that's best for business users

85
Jan 1, 2026

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 offers excellent performance, camera quality, durability, and display, though it is heavier and wider than most phones.

85
Aug 11, 2025

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is described as an impressive evolution in foldable phone design with significant improvements in display, camera, performance, and AI features, though its high price remain...

85
Jul 28, 2024

The Galaxy Z Fold7 exceeded expectations in durability testing, showing significant improvements over previous foldables while maintaining its innovative design.

85
Jul 18, 2025

All in all, we are giving Samsung an A+ for this year's Z Fold7 as it's a step in the right direction and can finally compete against rivals in terms of design.

85
Jul 10, 2025

With the Galaxy Z Fold7, Samsung is finally making its foldable smartphone suitable for everyday use: thanks to a completely redesigned hinge, the Fold7 is significantly thinner, lighter, and, for the...

85
Aug 8, 2025

Samsung has the best and the thinnest foldable phone on the market right now.

85
Jul 13, 2025

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is by far the most mature and refined foldable, with significant improvements in design, display, and camera, though its high price remains a barrier.

85
Jul 19, 2025

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 redefines the concept of a flagship foldable phone with a classy, premium design that has improved on almost every aspect of its predecessor.

82
Aug 4, 2025

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is being touted as the most powerful foldable ever, with a refined form factor that's less than 9mm thin when folded and weighs just 215 grams.

82
Aug 7, 2025

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is once again a step forward with improvements like lighter frame, larger front screen, and top performance, but the high price of over 2,000 euros is a significant drawback.

82
Aug 2, 2025

The Galaxy Z Fold7 feels like the moment foldables became truly mainstream, offering a well-rounded flagship experience despite some compromises.

82

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a truly innovative device that pushes the boundaries of foldable technologies, offering a uniquely compelling and mostly positive user experience.

80
Jul 27, 2025

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a major leap forward from previous iterations with its thinner design, improved displays, and upgraded camera, though its high price and heating issues hold it back from ...

80
Aug 6, 2025

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 brings a significant leap in the foldable smartphone category, with much needed improvements in design, practicality, performance, camera quality, and overall usability.

78
Aug 28, 2025

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 offers an impressively thin design and excellent performance, but its breakthroughs come at a cost with notable compromises like the lack of S-Pen support and uninspired des...

78
Aug 24, 2025

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 eliminates the biggest weakness of its predecessor and is finally super slim, but this comes with a few compromises.

75
Dec 16, 2025

Samsung's seventh-generation foldable finally feels like a proper phone – but the eye-watering price and some AV compromises mean it's not for everyone

72
Jul 22, 2025

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a technological wonder, but it's still not moving the needle in one major way.

70
Jul 24, 2025

Samsung makes the right improvements with its latest folding phones, but it could still go further.