Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

The ultimate productivity flagship that blurs the line between smartphone and tablet with its now 8-inch main display and extremely slim titanium chassis. While the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy delivers brutal performance, the removal of S Pen support has drawn criticism from long-time power users. Those seeking the most powerful foldable with a massive 200 MP camera will find the absolute pinnacle here.

Classification and Target Audience

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is aimed at business users and enthusiasts who need maximum display area in a compact format. Weighing just 215 g, it is surprisingly lightweight despite the increased diagonal and is now just 8.9 mm thick when folded, thinner than ever before. In direct comparison to the Google Pixel Fold 2, Samsung offers a significantly brighter display and superior multitasking software (One UI 8).

Display and Chassis

The foldable 8-inch main display features an adaptive refresh rate of 1–120 Hz and a sharp QXGA+ resolution. The outer display has grown to 6.5 inches, now offering a more classic smartphone format. Thanks to the "Armor Aluminum" frame and an IP48 certification, it is also better protected against dust than its predecessors.

Performance and Hardware

Inside, an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite works, supported by 12 GB of RAM. The internal storage is based on the fast UFS 4.0 standard. A downside remains the battery life during intensive use of the large inner display, although the device now supports faster charging cycles.

Video and Camera System

For the first time, Samsung has integrated the 200 MP main sensor from the Ultra series into a foldable. Videos can be recorded in 8K, with AI-assisted stabilization ensuring smooth shots even at large formats. Compared to Chinese competitors like the Honor Magic V3, the Fold 7 offers more consistent color reproduction across all lenses.

Software and Galaxy AI

The device ships with Android 16 and integrates Galaxy AI deeper than ever before. Features like "Note Assist" now summarize complex meetings in real-time. A highlight is the improved DeX desktop mode, which nearly allows for a laptop replacement on the 8-inch screen.

Conclusion and Value for Money

With a starting price of around €1,399, the Z Fold 7 remains a luxury investment. The price-to-performance ratio is justified for users who want to combine tablet and smartphone in one device. It is the most productive tool in the mobile sector, even if the high price and the absence of the S Pen are painful.