- Design & display
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is Samsung’s thinnest and lightest foldable yet—measuring just 8.9 mm when folded, 4.2 mm when unfolded, and weighing around 215 g. It boasts a 6.5″ external cover screen and a large 8.0″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display, both with 120 Hz adaptive refresh rates - Performance & durability
Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, it delivers ~38% faster CPU, ~26% smoother GPU, and ~41% quicker NPU performance compared to previous models. The build features Armor Aluminum frame, Armor FlexHinge, and Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 for added toughness and IP48 dust/water resistance - Camera system
A standout 200 MP wide-angle rear camera, backed by Samsung’s new ProVisual Engine for improved clarity and brightness, is joined by a 12 MP ultra-wide and 10 MP telephoto lens. Both the main and cover screens feature a 10 MP selfie camera with wide-angle support for enhanced group shots - AI features & software
The device ships with One UI 8 based on Android 16. Galaxy AI includes tools such as Photo Assist (background removal/editing), Writing Assist, Transcript Assist, Circle to Search, and Gemini Live, tightly integrated into both foldable screens - Battery & usability
Equipped with a 4,400 mAh battery, the Z Fold7 supports all-day usage, while its mDNIe engine balances brightness and efficiency. It also supports Smart Switch migration from iOS devices. - Availability & pricing
Pre-orders started early July, with official shipping from July 25, 2025. The price starts at US $1,999.99 (approx. €2,109 or AU $2,899). Color options include Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, and an exclusive Mint variant on Samsung.com
📱 Galaxy Z Flip7 & Z Flip7 FE: Pocket-Friendly & AI‑Smart
- Galaxy Z Flip7
- Sleek 13.7 mm profile when folded and weighs ~188 g.
- Features an edge-to-edge 4.1″ FlexWindow and a 6.9″ main screen with 120 Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by Exynos 2500 chipset, with up to 12 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, and a 4,300 mAh battery.
- AI capabilities: Gemini Live on the cover screen plus outfit/meal suggestions based on images, enhanced by “ProVisual Engine” in its camera system (50 MP main, 12 MP ultra-wide) .
- Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (Fan Edition)
- More affordable variant with a 6.7″ main display, 3.4″ cover screen, 50 MP camera, Exynos 2400 chipset, 8 GB RAM, up to 256 GB storage, and a 4,000 mAh battery.
- Offered in Black and White, targeting cost-conscious customers .
- Pricing
- Flip7 starts at US $1,099, whereas the Flip7 FE begins around US $899. Global pricing is similar: e.g. €1,499 for Flip7, €1,099 for FE in select markets .
⌚ Galaxy Watch 8 Series: Wellness Meets AI
- Samsung unveiled three new smartwatch models:
- Galaxy Watch8
- Galaxy Watch8 Classic
- Galaxy Watch Ultra (new color variant with enhanced durability)
- Features include:
- Google Gemini AI built-in for voice and visual assistance
- Tracking of sleep apnea, vascular load, and antioxidant levels
- Intelligent Energy Score and fitness coaching tools
- Design inspired by the Ultra series with cushion shape and rotating bezel on Classic model
- Pricing: The Watch 8 starts at about US $349 (a $50 increase over its predecessor), Watch 8 Classic at ~$499, and the Ultra variant up to $1,299 .
🔍 Event Takeaways & Strategic Signals
- Samsung is absorbing rising production costs to keep foldable pricing stable in key markets—aiming to lead in mainstream AI devices and expand developer adoption, rather than chasing near-term margins .
- While Chinese competitors like Honor, Oppo, and Huawei are racing ahead with innovation in foldables, Samsung leans into ecosystem cohesion and AI–Google synergy to maintain competitive edge, especially in western markets where geopolitics pose barriers .
