Foldable Phones in 2025: Are They Finally Ready for Everyone?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Review: The Foldable Flagship Reaches Perfection

The future of smartphones is here—and it folds.

Samsung continues to dominate the foldable market with the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, its most refined and powerful foldable device yet. Building on years of innovation, the Z Fold 7 proves that foldable phones are no longer just experimental—they’re premium, practical, and ready for everyday use.

So, what makes the Z Fold 7 stand out in 2025? Let’s break it down.

Design & Build: Sleeker, Stronger, Smarter

The Z Fold 7 features a redesigned hinge that’s lighter, slimmer, and now rated for 500,000 folds, a significant improvement over its predecessors. Samsung has also introduced Armor Aluminum 2.0 and Gorilla Glass Victus Ultra, making this phone the toughest foldable on the market.

• Main Display: 7.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
• Cover Display: 6.3″ AMOLED, edge-to-edge, usable like a regular phone
• Weight: 238g (lighter than Z Fold 6)
• Hinge: Nearly invisible when opened, tighter and more durable

Performance: Powerhouse in Your Pocket

Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB of storage. Whether you’re gaming, multitasking, or video editing on the go, the Z Fold 7 doesn’t break a sweat.

Operating System: One UI 7 (based on Android 15)

Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (4nm)

RAM & Storage: 12GB/16GB RAM, 256GB–1TB storage

Battery: 4,800mAh dual-cell with 45W fast charging

Multitasking & Productivity: Desktop in Your Pocket

The Z Fold 7 shines when it comes to multitasking. Samsung has introduced a new Tri-App Taskbar, allowing you to open and operate three apps simultaneously, with drag-and-drop support between windows.

Split-screen enhancements: Run up to 5 apps at once with floating windows

New S Pen Fold Edition (optional): Magnetically attaches, no case needed

DeX Mode: Now wireless and smoother

Camera System: Flagship Grade

Samsung didn’t cut corners here. The Z Fold 7 boasts a triple-lens rear camera and a new under-display selfie camera that’s virtually invisible when not in use.

• Main Camera: 50MP (OIS)
• Ultra-Wide: 12MP
• Telephoto: 10MP, 3x Optical Zoom
• Under-Display Selfie: 16MP
• Cover Selfie Camera: 10MP

The AI-powered image processing delivers better low-light photography, 8K video recording, and enhanced portrait mode.

Connectivity & Features

Samsung Knox & Galaxy AI integration

5G + Wi-Fi 7 support

Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor

IPX8 water resistance

Improved stereo speakers tuned by AKG

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 starts at $1,799 USD, with trade-in deals and pre-order bonuses (like free Galaxy Buds Pro 3 or the new S Pen Fold).

• Available Colors: Phantom Black, Arctic Silver, and the exclusive Sapphire Blue
• Release Date: August 2025 (now shipping globally)