The case for a foldable phone has always been straightforward: all the portability of a smartphone, with a screen large enough to actually get things done on when you need it.
That proposition now costs $400 less, with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 down from $1,999.99 to $1,599.99, making it the most accessible this generation of Samsung’s flagship foldable has been since launch.
With $400 off, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 puts a tablet in your pocket, ready for work or play wherever life takes you
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 now costs $400 less, combining portability with a productivity-sized screen, making this foldable more accessible.
The inner display measures eight inches at 1968 x 2184 pixels with a 120Hz AMOLED panel, which means the kind of screen real estate that makes editing documents, watching video, or running three apps simultaneously feel genuinely comfortable rather than a compromise.
That multitasking capability is backed by a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor running at up to 4.47GHz alongside 12GB of RAM, a combination that handles intensive workloads without the thermal throttling that can make sustained performance on mobile devices inconsistent.
The 200MP main camera is the most significant photography upgrade in the Fold line to date, capturing images with a level of detail that holds up under cropping or large-format editing on the inner screen using Galaxy AI‘s Photo Assist tools.
Night Video with Audio Eraser adds a practical dimension to video recording, using AI to isolate and reduce unwanted ambient sounds from footage captured in noisy environments like restaurants or busy streets.
Construction centres on Armor Aluminum framing, an Armor FlexHinge, and Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on both the cover and inner displays, which addresses the durability concerns that historically shadowed foldable phones as a category.
The 4,400mAh battery and expanded cover display mean the Galaxy Z Fold 7 functions comfortably as a conventional smartphone when folded, so you are not carrying around a device that only earns its keep when it is open.
Buyers comfortable with the foldable premium will find $1,599.99 a meaningful entry point for a device that has addressed most of the category’s historical weaknesses, and the 256GB of storage gives serious users enough headroom without needing an early upgrade.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 finally delivers the ultra-slim, lightweight foldable we’ve been waiting for, boasting significant design and camera upgrades that put it at the top of its class. While battery life and charging speeds could be better, its impressive screens, top-tier performance and refined software make it the best Galaxy Z Fold to date, and quite possibly one of the best foldables full stop.
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Lightest book-style foldable around
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Ultra thin design makes it really nice to use
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Larger, wider, wholly more useful screens
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Same main camera as Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Relatively small 4400mAh battery
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Slow 25W wired charging
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Zoom camera could be better for the price
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