Where the reviewers agree
- The Fold 7 is much thinner and lighter than previous Fold models. — TechRadar, Tech Advisor, Tom's Guide, The Verge, Android Police, Pocket-lint, Android Central, The Guardian, SmartWorld, Phonandroid, PC-Welt, Tweakers, Trusted Reviews
- The 200MP main camera is a clear upgrade, with strong overall image quality. — TechRadar, Tom's Guide, The Verge, Android Police, Pocket-lint, Android Central, The Guardian, SmartWorld, Phonandroid, Trusted Reviews
- The price is very high, around $2,000 or above 2000 euros, which reviewers see as a major drawback. — TechRadar, Tech Advisor, Tom's Guide, The Verge, Android Police, Pocket-lint, Android Central, The Guardian, SmartWorld, Phonandroid
- The battery is modest, with the 4,400mAh cell rated as average, and charging is slow. — Tech Advisor, Tom's Guide, Android Police, Pocket-lint, Android Central, SmartWorld, PC-Welt, Trusted Reviews, Tweakers
Where they disagree
- Battery life is judged differently: The Verge calls it all-day with moderate use and Tweakers calls it excellent for a foldable, while most others call it average or modest. — The Verge, Tweakers, Tom's Guide, Android Central, SmartWorld
- Performance under load is split: Tech Advisor and PC-Welt report throttling during gaming, while Tweakers says the chip throttles noticeably, and Tom's Guide and Android Police praise its performance. — Tech Advisor, PC-Welt, Tweakers, Tom's Guide, Android Police
- Durability is viewed differently: The Guardian and The Verge stress fragility and durability concerns, while Pocket-lint calls the build durable with an improved hinge. — The Guardian, The Verge, Pocket-lint
Bottom line: Suits buyers who want the slimmest, lightest book-style foldable with a larger cover screen and a top main camera, and can accept a high price. Trade-offs are the modest battery, slow charging, no S Pen, and limited dust protection.
Summarised with AI from the 13 reviews below — each one is linked in full.
What the reviewers said
Tweakers NL
No scoreUltimateAug 14, 2025Thinner and lighter Fold with a much better overall experience; arguably the best wide-format foldable, though charging and the telephoto-less camera set lag behind.
- Very thin and light when folded
- Excellent main camera
- Excellent battery life for a foldable
- Fast, smooth software experience with One UI 8
- Seven-year update promise
- Snapdragon 8 Elite throttles noticeably in thin body
- Other cameras are only adequate
- Relatively slow wired charging
- No S Pen support
- Hinge and camera bump wobble when lying flat
Pocket-lint UK
4/5Aug 1, 2025A thinner, lighter, more capable book-style foldable that feels close to a regular phone, though its high price is a drawback.
- Much thinner and lighter than the Fold 6
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
- Larger cover and main displays with less visible crease
- 200-megapixel main camera upgrade
- Durable build with improved hinge and armored aluminum
- Starts at a steep $2,000
- Battery capacity unchanged at 4,400mAh
- No S Pen support
- Camera bump makes it wobble on tables
Tom's Guide US
4.5/5Jul 31, 2025A major step forward for foldables: far thinner and lighter, bigger screens and better cameras, though the $2,000 price is steep and the battery is only average.
- Much thinner and lighter than previous Fold
- Larger inner and cover displays
- 200MP main camera and improved ultrawide macro
- Gemini Live integration suits the foldable form
- Strong performance and smooth multitasking
- Starts at $1,999, a $100 increase
- Battery life is merely okay, 4,400mAh
- No S Pen support
- Punch-hole inner camera is distracting
- IP48 rating, not dust resistant
Android Police US
8.5/10Editor's ChoiceJul 27, 2025A major step up for Samsung's book-style foldable: thinner, more usable cover screen and better multitasking make it worth considering for casual buyers, though the $2,000 price demands a clear…
- Thinner and lighter, more comfortable one-handed
- Wider, larger cover screen good for typing
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance excellent
- 200MP main camera with strong low-light improvement
- Improved multitasking on the large inner display
- Costs $2,000 with limited value for casual users
- Cover screen capped at 1080p and less bright
- Battery life only average with same 4,400mAh cell
- Slow 25W charging
- Noticeable table wobble from camera hump; IP48 rating
Android Central US
4.5/5Jul 25, 2025Samsung's thinnest, most modern book-style foldable yet, with a larger cover screen and flagship performance, though it drops S Pen support and has a modest battery.
- Very thin and light for a book-style foldable
- Crease is barely noticeable
- Larger, wider cover screen
- Shares the S25 Ultra's 200MP main camera
- Excellent Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy performance
- No S Pen support
- Battery is smallest among latest foldables
- No dust protection beyond IP48 rating
- Hard to open, especially with a case
- Expensive, with 16GB RAM only on 1TB model
Tech Advisor UK
4.5/5Jul 25, 2025The Z Fold 7 is a major step up from its predecessor, slimmer and lighter with better cameras, though gaming throttling and battery remain weak points.
- Incredibly slim and lightweight foldable design
- Larger 6.5-inch outer and 8-inch inner displays
- Much shallower crease than previous models
- Upgraded cameras
- Excellent software and long update support
- No S Pen support
- Battery and charging speeds unimpressive
- Can throttle performance during sustained gaming
- Display dims under heat in direct sunlight
- Higher US and European prices than predecessor
Phonandroid FR
No scoreJul 23, 2025The Fold 7 is a major redesign: much thinner and lighter, with a usable wide cover screen. Its price is high, but it is arguably the best Fold yet.
- Much thinner and lighter than the Fold 6
- Wide 21:9 cover screen is comfortable for typing
- 200 MP main camera from the S25 Ultra
- Large, high-quality inner display
- Premium build and finishes
- Very expensive, above 2000 euros
- Camera bump makes it wobble when lying flat
- Hard to open with large fingers, no notch
- Selfie punch-hole returns on inner screen
- Power is somewhat limited; camera could be better
The Guardian UK
No scoreJul 23, 2025An expensive but major upgrade: thinner, lighter and better folding, with flagship performance, though fragile and pricey.
- Very thin and light, and feels like a regular phone when closed
- Inside screen is bright, crisp and shows almost no crease
- Same flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and 12GB RAM
- Main 200MP camera is top-tier; camera system strong overall
- Good software with strong multitasking; updates until 2032
- Extremely expensive
- No dust resistance, only IP48 rating
- More fragile than regular phones and costly to repair
- Telephoto zoom is limited compared with top slab phones
- Inside screen softer and prone to fingerprints
PC-Welt DE
4.5/5Jul 21, 2025The thinnest, lightest Fold yet with bigger displays and better cameras, though gaming throttling and modest battery and charging hold it back.
- Extremely slim and light for a book-style foldable
- Larger inner and outer displays with 120Hz refresh
- Crease is much less noticeable than before
- Improved cameras and fast, polished software
- Stereo speakers with clear, balanced sound
- Performance drops during long gaming sessions due to heat
- Battery capacity and charging speed remain average
- No S Pen support on the inner display
- Display brightness dims noticeably when the phone heats up
- Only IP48 dust protection
The Verge US
8/10Jul 19, 2025A very slim, light foldable with a normal-shaped outer screen and strong inner screen, but it is very expensive, wobbly on tables, and trails slab flagships in durability, battery and…
- Ridiculously slim and light for a foldable
- Outer screen now uses normal 21:9 shape
- All-day battery with moderate use
- Inner screen is great for multitasking and games
- Excellent main camera and 3x portrait mode
- Costs $2,000
- Camera bump makes phone wobble on tables
- Durability still a concern; only IP48
- Outer screen dimmer and less sharp than S25 Ultra
- Overheats in direct sun while hotspotting
TechRadar UK
4.5/5Jul 18, 2025The thinnest, lightest Fold yet with a 200MP main camera and useful AI, but its high price may hold it back.
- Thinnest and lightest Z Fold phone yet
- 200MP main camera is a big step up
- Unexpectedly useful AI integration
- Premium materials and stiff, strong hinge
- Larger 8-inch inner and 6.5-inch cover displays
- No 5x zoom option
- No S Pen support
- Very expensive, nearly $2,000 in the US
- Price increase over previous model in some regions
SmartWorld IT
7.5/10Jul 18, 2025Samsung's thinnest foldable yet, with strong build, hardware and software, but weak battery, zoom and price-to-value; a great upgrade, not the definitive foldable.
- Very thin and light foldable with premium build quality
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset
- 200MP main camera performs well, close to rivals
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Larger 21:9 cover and 8-inch inner display
- Battery of 4400 mAh is modest, lasts only average use
- Slow charging speeds
- Zoom camera lags behind competitors
- No longer supports S Pen
- High price, rated poorly for value
Trusted Reviews UK
4.5/5Jul 17, 2025Thinner, lighter and better-screened Fold that finally feels competitive, with strong cameras and performance, though battery and charging lag behind.
- Lightest book-style foldable available
- Much thinner and lighter than Fold 6
- Larger, more usable cover and inner screens
- Same 200MP main camera as Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Small 4400mAh battery
- Slow 25W wired charging
- Zoom camera could be better for the price
- Cover screen wobbles on a table when typing
- Charger not included in the box
Verdicts, pros and cons are short summaries in our words of each publisher's review; scores are as the publisher gave them. Specs are taken from the reviews' spec boxes — where they differ, we show the value most of them give; price is the US launch price of the base model. Read the originals for the full picture.
