Galaxy Z Fold 7: Samsung’s Biggest Foldable Upgrade Lands with 200MP Camera

Galaxy Z Fold 7 Brings Samsung’s Biggest Upgrade to Foldables Yet

Samsung has pulled back the curtain on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, revealing what many are calling the most significant evolution of the Fold series in years. Moving beyond incremental updates, the Z Fold 7 arrives with a remarkably thinner design, expanded display real estate, and a show-stopping 200MP main camera, signalling a bold leap forward for foldable technology.

Refined Design and Expansive Display

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 sheds some serious weight, now tipping the scales at just 215g – a noticeable 24g lighter than its predecessor. This impressive reduction is attributed to Samsung’s innovative Armor FlexHinge and a robust Armor Aluminum frame. The device also boasts an incredibly sleek profile, measuring a mere 8.9mm when folded and an astonishing 4.2mm when unfolded, making it one of the slimmest foldables on the market.

The immersive main display has grown to a generous 8.0 inches, offering more screen for multitasking and entertainment. The cover screen isn’t left behind either, expanding to 6.5 inches with a more natural 21:9 aspect ratio for enhanced usability. Both displays are vibrant Dynamic AMOLED 2x panels, featuring adaptive refresh rates from 1–120Hz and an impressive peak brightness of 2,600 nits, ensuring stunning visuals even in direct sunlight. Samsung has also reinforced the main display with a new generation of Ultra-Thin Glass, now 50% thicker for improved durability. In a notable design shift, the under-display camera has been replaced by a more traditional 10MP punch-hole selfie camera, and S Pen support has been removed from this model.

Durability remains a priority, with the phone maintaining an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance. The back panel is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, while the cover screen features the resilient Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.

Powerhouse Internals and Smart Software

Under the hood, the Fold 7 is powered by the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 “Elite for Galaxy” chip, promising blistering performance for everything from demanding games to complex AI tasks. Users can choose between 12GB or 16GB of RAM, paired with storage options of 256GB, 512GB, or a massive 1TB. Connectivity is cutting-edge, with support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.

Out of the box, the Z Fold 7 runs on One UI 8, based on Android 16, and comes fully loaded with Samsung’s comprehensive Galaxy AI suite. Samsung is setting a new standard for software longevity, committing to an impressive 7 years of Android OS updates and security patches. As an added bonus, buyers will receive six months of Google AI Pro with 2TB of cloud storage.

Revolutionary Camera System

The biggest headline in the camera department is the integration of the 200MP ISOCELL HP2 main sensor, a flagship-tier sensor previously seen in the likes of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This powerhouse sensor boasts a large 1/1.3″ size, a wide f/1.7 aperture, and optical image stabilization (OIS), ensuring incredible detail, dynamic range, and low-light performance. This means the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is poised to deliver photography results on par with Samsung’s top-tier S-series flagships.

Accompanying the main lens are a capable 10MP 3x telephoto lens for impressive zoom capabilities and a versatile 12MP ultra-wide sensor for capturing expansive scenes.

Battery and Pricing

Despite the numerous upgrades, the battery capacity remains at 4,400 mAh. Charging speeds are consistent with previous models, offering 25W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is priced starting at $2,000 for the 12GB/256GB configuration. The 12GB/512GB model is available for $2,120, and the top-tier 16GB/1TB variant comes in at $2,420. Color enthusiasts can choose from Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, or an exclusive online-only Mint finish.

As of now, specific availability details for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in Pakistan remain unconfirmed.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Specifications

Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2×4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU	Adreno 830 (1200 MHz)
OS	Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Supported Networks	2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
Display	Main display: 8.0″ Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) Secondary display: 6.5″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X,  1080 x 25200 pixels, 120Hz
RAM	12 GB, 16 GB
Storage	256 GB, 512 GB, 1TB
Card Slot	no
Main Camera	200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3″, 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera	10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Colors	Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint
Fingerprint sensor	Side-mounted
Battery	4,400 mAh, 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging
Price	$2000