Galaxy Z Fold 7: Because it is finally the fold that you expected

Forget all the folding that you have seen so far: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 He arrived to surprise and to clean the competition. The new Samsung device goes beyond the traditional telephone concept and presents itself as a real “two-in-one” device, which can function as a compact smartphone as a small tablet. The new folding is the result of a remarkable engineering work that not only makes it more versatile, but also Considerably thinner and lighter Compared to previous generations and other devices on the market. We have tried it for a few days, to understand and appreciate it best, although not fans of the folding, and in the end we are ready to say what has convinced us and what can be improved instead.

To facilitate the lecture of this review, we thought for every macro area of the smartphone to synthesize the most important aspects using the targeted lists, to suffer, the essential things to keep in mind.

Innovative design and construction

The device has one Radical renewed designWhat translates into greater portability and improved user experience.

• Optimized size: Van closed, the fold 7 just meet 8.9 mm thickness and weighs Only 215 grams. This makes it even lighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra and offers the feeling of keeping a conventional smartphone in your hand. When opened, the thickness is further reduced to 4.2 mm. In daily use, having such a subtle device that if necessary becomes a small tablet, it is really comfortable to use.
• Improved display format: The external screen is now one 21: 9Less elongated and more comparable to those of traditional phones, which significantly improves the use of apps without distortions. The internal display, from 8 inchOffers a large compelling surface, perfect for multitasking and the use of AI functionality.
• Zipper and materials: The new zipper Armor flexhinge It is thinner and lighter and helps to minimize the fold on the internal display, which is less clear for touch and vision. The telephone structure is strengthened Advanced Armoredaluminum And it has an internal titanium layer under the screen, which increases durability. The external display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2While the back uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The only small mistake we have noticed is the “hardness” of the hinge with which you cannot easily open the smartphone.
• Premium sensation: Despite the remarkable decrease in weight and the thickness, the fold 7 sends a clear one feeling of luxury and eleganceAlmost like an “elitist product”. It is water resistant with certification IP48Although it is not optimal for dust.

With daily use we found it somewhat difficult to open because of the subtlety and the lack of a cavity, even if it is a matter of habit. Moreover, the zipper seemed a bit hard during the opening phase. Another thing that has left us a little confused is the excellent block of the cameras that shake the phone when they rest on a flat surface.

Small defects that are canceled on a large scale General build quality. Un Po ‘Come Con Galaxy S25 Edge Con Galaxy Z Fold 7 Samsung has “bent” as they say in jargon, which puts a device on the market that is unique in the folding sector from the point of view of overall quality.

Performance

Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 integrates Punta -hardware components To guarantee a smooth and reactive experience.

• Latest generation processor: Is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite per GalaxyAn optimized version of the processor, which offers a significant increase in CPU, GPU and NPU compared to the previous model, essential for the management of complex artificial intelligence functions.
• Memory and Storage: It has 12 GB or 16 GB RAM LPDDR5X and storage options UFS 4.0 From 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB, which guarantees high speeds for opening the apps and data transfer.
• Full connectivity: Offers the best in terms of connectivity, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5GSupport for double physical Sim and Double Esim and Ultra -wide tire.
• Heat management: Although it tends to warm up something in the upper part during a very intense use (for example, long -term gaming or video recording), the performance always remains excellent and overheating no problem with daily use.

Nothing to say at the performance level, this fold 7 is really powerful and makes the intense use of gaming really possible, from gaming to video -assembly to personal productivity.

Visual and sound experience

Folding 7 displays are among the strengths and offer exceptional visual quality.

• External display: And Dynamic amoled 2x da 6.55 pollici With FHD+ resolution and adaptive refresher frequency of 1 to 120Hz. It reaches a peak clearance of 2600 NIT, which guarantees excellent visibility, even in direct sunlight.
• Internal display: The main panel of 8 inch It is also a dynamic Amoled 2x LTPO with QXGA+resolution. It has been redesigned to be more robust and thinner, although not recording the digitizer for the S -pen, made a choice to make the larger subtlety of the device possible. The fold is less clear than the previous models, but remains noticeable.
• Quality audio: Equipped with Two powerful stereo playersWhich, even though it is slightly less deep and full -grown than the previous year because of the reduced space, still offer an excellent sound experience.

Photographic sector and AI

Fold 7 Integrates an advanced photographic system, enriched by artificial intelligence, although Samsung has a balance with a compact design.

• Chief sensor: The main camera is from 200 MP (HP2 sensor), a novelty for the Z series with which you can capture images with 4 times more details and 44% more brightness.
• Secondary lenses: Including a camera Ultra-Ginklean-12MP with Autofocus and one 10MP Tele objective with 3x optical zoom. The latter was the subject of some criticism from the reviewers because of its small size, which suggests that a more performing sensor would have further improved the experience. The two selfie cameras (external and internal, the last in hole) are both from 10MP.
• Photographic artificial intelligence: The system Provisional engine And the AI significantly improves the quality of photos and videos, optimizing lighting, details and reducing noise, even in low light conditions. There are tools of Creative editing reinforced by AIJust like the assistant photo for the removal or movement of objects, study portraits for selfies and the generative adjustment to fill the backgrounds or to remove unwanted elements. The function Audio It is able to detect and remove unwanted sounds from videos.
• No special “camera cage”: While taking excellent photos and recording high -quality videos (also in 4K60), the Fold 7 is not called a top “camera tray”, like other devices on the market, because Samsung has preferred a balance between size and photographic performance.

Software and functionality to

The software is a fundamental pillar of the Fold 7 experience, designed to maximize the large display and the skills AI.

• Operating system and updates: The device is launched with Android 16th One onion 8 Pre -installed, and Samsung guarantees well 7 years of software -updatesEnsure a long service life and support to Android 23 or after.
• Galaxy to Integrated: The whole suits of Galaxy AIAlready seen on the other top of the Samsung range, it is fully integrated and optimized for the folding size. This includes:
  • Gemini Live: A functionality of the multimodal with which you can ask contextual questions based on what you see (through screen exchange or camera) or type/pronunciation, obtaining immediate answers without changing the apps.
  • Circling and searching: Improved for the large screen, you can circulate elements on the display to obtain relevant information.
  • Assistant -Call and notes: Transcription functions and summary of calls or speech notes and the call -up assistant to automatically respond to calls with real -time transcription.
  • Composition aids: Assistants for writing and designing the AI for perfect text and visual content.
• Multitasking and productivity: The large internal display is reinforced by exceptional multitasking functions, such as the possibility of supporting more apps, using floating windows and fluently between external display and internally with the continuity of the apps. Support for Samsung Dex Transforming fold 7 in a real workstation.

Battery and charging

The battery sector has a compromise between the subtlety of design and the expectations of autonomy.

• Capacity: The battery is of 4400 mAhThe same as the previous model, a remarkable result given the reduction of the thickness.
• Autonomy: With average use, the device can last a whole day. Intense use (for example 5G navigation, frequent use of the camera) can, however, lead to the exhaustion of the load against the late afternoon, with about 4-5 hours of active screen. It is therefore not a “battery telephone”.
• Charm: The maximum wired loading speed is through 25wSlowly compared to other products on the market, especially for a high -end device. It takes about 30 minutes to reach 50%, which slows down considerably later. It would have been preferable to charge a faster (for example 45W as S25 Ultra or Higher) to compensate for autonomy.

Price and positioning on the market

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is placed in the highest in the marketBut Samsung offers various options for reducing costs. The catalog price starts from € 2,199 For the basic version (12 GB/256 GB) And it’s about it € 2,619 For the 16 GB/1TB One, but thanks to countless promotions, such as the discount on memory (higher versions of the price of lower), discounts via coupon or Samsung Shop apps and the possibility to obtain strong discounts via the “double exchange” (collection of two used devices), you can achieve a price reduction of even € 800.

Conclusions

Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a device that, although it presents a high cost and some compromises on the battery and camera, stands up for his revolutionary subtletyThe premium design, the excellent performance and software integration and the avant -garde. It is a top option for those who are looking for an unprecedented “two-in-one” experience in the world of folding.

Personally, I think it is a purchase, mainly recommended to those who are already a foldable smartphone enthusiast or who want a device “outside the classic smartphone”, A high-quality mini tablet that offers adult and reliable software experience. It is certainly not a device for everyone, but without a doubt it is the best folding that is currently on the market, without ALS and without but.