Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the Bar for Smartphones

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The most advanced Galaxy Z series yet, seamlessly blending precision and powerful intelligence to elevate everyday interactions – all in its thinnest and lightest design to date

SYDNEY, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the Galaxy Z Fold7, a device that brings together the best of Galaxy design, camera functionality and AI^[1] innovation in the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold series to date. It delivers the premium performance and experience of an ultra smartphone, while unlocking new levels of efficiency and productivity with a larger^[2], more immersive display when unfolded. And with the new One UI 8 as its foundation, it seamlessly integrates intelligent, multimodal agents optimised for the foldable form factor.

"The Galaxy Z Fold7 combines Galaxy AI with powerful hardware to deliver our most advanced smartphone experience yet," said TM Roh, President and Acting Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. "This next chapter of foldables brings together design and engineering, with AI built specifically for the foldable form. It gives people the ultra experience they want— powerful, immersive, intelligent, and portable all in one."

Ultra Sleek, Ultra Powerful

Thinnest, Lightest Galaxy Z Fold

Galaxy Z Fold7 is crafted for those who want the everyday portability and intuitive feel of a traditional smartphone, combined with the enhanced power and flexibility of a larger, unfolded display – all in one device. With its ultra thin and light design and wider cover display, Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers a seamless on-the-go experience that makes typing and browsing effortless when it is folded.

At just 215 grams^[3], Galaxy Z Fold7 is even lighter than Galaxy S25 Ultra.
It is just 8.9 mm thick when folded and 4.2 mm thick when unfolded^[4].
The device comes with 6.5-inch^[5] Dynamic AMOLED 2x cover display, a wider screen^[6] with the new aspect ratio.

Most Expansive Screen on a Galaxy Z series Smartphone

When unfolded, Galaxy Z Fold7 becomes more than just a smartphone. It transforms into another device entirely, revealing an expansive screen that expands the workspace for editing, multitasking and immersive viewing – and for getting more out of Galaxy AI^[7]. The main display on Galaxy Z Fold7 is approximately 11% larger than the previous generation, providing even more screen real estate for content editing and multitasking across multiple apps.

8-inch^[8] Dynamic AMOLED 2x main display offers ultra-rich contrast, true blacks and vibrant detail that make everything pop — from movies to tabs open whilst multitasking.
With Vision Booster and up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness, Galaxy Z Fold7 stays brilliantly visible even in direct sunlight.

Looks Sleek , Built Strong

Thin and light, Galaxy Z Fold7 is built to move with users. From repeated folding to being tossed in a bag, it’s engineered for everyday and built to perform, with a structured hinge and foldable display.

The FlexHinge has an enhanced multi-rail structure design that creates a smoother fold.
The cover display is made with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2^[9], a strong glass ceramic to increase protection. Armour Aluminium^[10] in the frame provides a strong exterior.
The main display is restructured to be thinner and lighter, prioritising portability and compactibility.

The Most Powerful Processor Customised for Galaxy

Under the hood, Galaxy Z Fold7 is powered by the best-in-class processor used in Galaxy devices. It’s uniquely customised and makes on device AI processing tasks like real-time language translation and Generative Edits – faster and more seamless.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy^[11] delivers a performance boost of 41% in NPU, 38% in CPU, and 26% of GPU^[12] compared to the previous generation. This power fuels the Galaxy Z Fold7’s ability to process more AI experiences on-device.

Ultra 200MP Camera

Ultra Detailed, Ultra Clear Photos ^[13]

Galaxy Z Fold7 now brings the best of the Galaxy’s pro-grade camera experience to a foldable, combining advanced hardware with intelligent processing for consistently stunning results. Its high-resolution camera captures incredible detail, vibrant colour and rich texture, pulling you back into every moment. AI-enhanced imaging automatically optimises lighting, detail and realism, so photos and videos stay sharp and vivid, even in low light settings such as milestone dinners and late-night café scenes.

Featuring the first200MP wide-angle camera in the Galaxy Z series, it captures 4x more detail.
The 10MP 100° camera on the main display expands the frame, so when users unfold their phone, it’s easy to capture group selfies, valuable moments and more of the world in a single shot.
Samsung’s next generation ProVisual Engine processes images faster, enabling every photo and video to be more crisp, vibrant and full of detail.
With Night Video, motion detection now separates moving subjects from still backgrounds to reduce noises.
10-bit HDR provides more colour depth. The result is videos with richer colour, deeper contrast and more lifelike detail, no matter the time of day.

Creative Editing with Big Screen

Galaxy Z Fold7 puts a pro-grade creative studio in users’ pocket, with AI-powered tools optimised for its large display. Users can capture stunning photos and videos and then edit with ease. From cleaning up clutter in product shots to removing background noise from café recordings, studio-quality enhancements can be done in a few easy steps. The intuitive and intelligent features on the Galaxy Z Fold7 make it effortless to transform photos and videos into pro-level content, with no extra tools required.

Shots look flawless with Photo Assist^[14], which moves, erases or enlarges objects and adjusts angles, and fills in backgrounds with AI-powered precision. Users can seize vibrant expressions, including pet profiles with Portrait Studio^[15] and refining their photos using Galaxy’s enhanced Generative Edit. The ability to seamlessly remove distractions and fill in backgrounds has made Generative Edit a fan favourite, and now it’s even smarter. It offers proactive suggestions with the new Suggest Erases which automatically detects a passersby with the tap of a button.
Side-by-Side Editing and Show Original enables real-time comparison of original images and edited versions on the large screen, making it easier to decide what to modify and what to keep.
Audio Eraser^[16] has also been upgraded to be more intelligent and convenient. There’s a new toggle in Gallery and it now proactively detects and removes unwanted background noise like wind or traffic from video recordings.

Ultra AI Experience

The Next Era of Galaxy AI ^[17] on the Large Screen

Galaxy Z Fold7 harnesses the power of the foldable display to amplify the power and convenience of AI, delivering experiences that are instinctive, adaptive and effortlessly efficient. The new One UI 8 that is context-aware and naturally responsive is optimised for Galaxy Z Fold7’s flexible format and expansive screen, offering a more intuitive and immersive way to interact with AI. There’s less jumping between apps and screens and more frictionless creativity and productivity happening seamlessly in one place.

Designed as a true multimodal agent, One UI 8^[18] seamlessly combines large-screen multitasking with intelligent tools that understand what users type, say and even see. And with an AI-powered camera and privacy built into every layer, Galaxy Z Fold7 becomes a smart and secure personal assistant, ready to help anytime, anywhere.
Launching with the all-new One UI 8 on Android 16, Galaxy Z Fold7 debuts Samsung’s latest AI-powered platform on foldables, delivering the latest Android experience straight out of the box.
Gemini Live^[19] is now enhanced with multimodal AI that understands what users see, say and do, making it possible to seamlessly type or speak contextual questions and get answers without having to toggle back and forth between apps. And with screen sharing on Gemini Live or camera sharing on Gemini Live, you can simply show Gemini what users are looking at on the screen or on the camera, then ask questions to get instant insights.
With Circle to Search^[20], gaming tips appear exactly when and where you need them. Just circle an item on screen and get instant results, tips or tactics in a floating view that ensures a smooth, uninterrupted experience.
With Galaxy AI Optimised for Large Screens, Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers experiences that maximise the benefits of the expansive foldable display to boost productivity. AI Results View displays results from AI features in a separate Split View or in a Floating View, so the user’s original content remains unobstructed and visible. You can be more efficient with Drag & Drop AI-generated content, including images and text, directly from Multi Window. With tools like Drawing Assist^[21] or Writing Assist^[22], it’s easier than ever to move ideas and visuals, enabling a smoother creative process.

Future-Ready Mobile Security

As mobile experiences grow ever more intelligent and interconnected, Samsung is reinforcing the foundations that protect them. With One UI 8, Samsung is advancing Knox Matrix to deliver more proactive and user-friendly protection across the Galaxy ecosystem.

One UI 8 brings the Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP^[23]). KEEP creates encrypted, app-specific storage environments within the device’s secure memory area, ensuring each app can access only its own sensitive information and nothing more.

Availability & Offers

The Galaxy Z Fold7 will be available for pre-order in Australia starting 10 July 2025 and on-sale starting 1 August 2025. The Galaxy Z Fold7 comes in^[24] Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet-black, and Mint^[25] (online exclusive) colour options.

Get some added peace of mind with Samsung Care+^[26]. Our experts will help you to get back on track. Swap your device or replace your screen. Get expanded access to Google AI Pro ^[27]and 2TB of cloud storage for 6 months at no cost with Galaxy Z Fold7.

For more information about the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, please visit: Samsung Australia Newsroom or Samsung.com/au/

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Specifications

Galaxy Z Fold7
Display	Main Screen	8.0-inch QXGA+* Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2184 x 1968), 368ppi 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)
		*Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Fold7’s Main Screen size is 8.0-inch in the full rectangle and 8.0-inch accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners.
	Cover Screen	6.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (2520 x 1080, 21:9), 422ppi 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)
		*Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Fold7’s Cover Screen size is 6.5-inch in a full rectangle and 6.5-inch accounting for the rounded corners. The actual viewable area is smaller due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
Dimension & Weight	Folded	72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9mm
		*Thickness of Galaxy Z Fold7 when folded measured from top to bottom of the glasses of Galaxy Z Fold7.
	Unfolded	143.2 x 158.4 x 4.2mm
		*The thickness of Galaxy Z Fold7 when unfolded does not include the frame of the Main Screen.
	Weight	215g
Camera	Cover Camera	10MP Selfie Camera F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 85˚
	Front Camera	10MP Main Camera F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 100˚
	Rear Triple Camera	200MP Wide-angle Camera Quad Pixel AF, OIS, F1.7, Pixel size: 0.6μm, FOV: 85˚
		12MP Ultra-Wide Camera Dual Pixel AF, F2.2, Pixel size: 1.4μm, FOV: 120˚
		10MP Telephoto Camera PDAF, OIS, F2.4, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 36˚, 3X optical zoom
		*30X Space Zoom includes 3x Optical Zoom and 10x digital zoom with AI Super Resolution technology. Zooming in past 3x may cause some image deterioration
AP		Snapdragon^® 8 Elite for Galaxy
		*Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.
Memory & Storage		16GB Memory with 1TB internal storage 12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage 12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage
		*Availability may vary by market or channel. Actual storage space may vary by market, model, file size and format.
Battery		4,400mAh (typical) dual battery
		*Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 4272mAh for Galaxy Z Fold7. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors .
Charging		Wired Charging: Up to 50% charge in around 30 min. with 25W Adapter* and 3A USB-C cable* Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare***
		Wired charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFC. Results from internal Samsung lab tests, conducted with 25W Travel Adapter while it has 0% of power remaining, with all the services, features and screen turned off. Actual charging speed may vary depending on the actual usage, charging conditions and other factors. 25W Power Adapter sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Wireless charging compatible with WPC. **Wireless PowerShare is limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones with WPC Qi wireless charging, such as Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4, S22 series, Z Fold3 5G, Z Flip3 5G, S21 FE 5G, S21 series, Z Fold2, Note20 series, S20 series, Z Flip, Note10 series, S10 series, S9 series, S8 series, S7 series, S6 series, Note9, Note8, Note FE, Note5, and wearables such as Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Buds2, Buds Pro, Buds Live, Watch6, Watch6 Classic, Watch5, Watch5 Pro, Watch4, Watch4 Classic, Watch3, Watch Active2, Watch Active, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Buds. May not work with certain accessories, covers, or other brand devices. May affect call reception or data services, depending on your network environment.
Water Resistance		IP48
		*Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Not dust- or sand-resistant. Ensure the charging port is dry before charging. Please refer to your device’s user manual for further care instructions and limitations.
Glass/Metal	Cover	Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2
	Back	Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2
	Frame	Armour Aluminium
OS		Android 16 One UI 8
Network & Connectivity		5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7**, Bluetooth^® v5.4
		Requires optimal 5G network connection, available in select markets. Check with your carrier for availability and details. Download and streaming speeds may vary based on content provider, server connection and other factors. Availability of LTE model varies by market and carrier. Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, and user environment. **Wi-Fi 7 network availability may vary by market, network provider and user environment. Requires optimal connection and a Wi-Fi 7 router.
Sensors		Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor
Security		Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault
SIM Card		One Nano SIM* and Multi eSIM**
		SIM card sold separately. Availability may vary depending on market and carrier. *eSIM availability may vary depending on software version, region and carrier. Check with your carrier if your mobile network plan supports eSIM.
Colours		Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet-black* [Samsung.com Exclusive] Mint**
		Availability of colour may vary by market, region or carrier. *Online exclusive colours only available on Samsung.com.

[1] Galaxy AI features are currently free of charge, with any specific plans for premium AI services to be decided in close coordination with our partners. There are currently no plans to charge for Galaxy AI features, however different terms may apply to other AI features provided by third parties, at the end of 2025. Certain Galaxy AI features requires Samsung and Google Account. Internet connection may be required to use some features.

[2] When compared to previous Z Fold series devices.

[3] Weight may vary by country or region.

[4] The thickness of Galaxy Z Fold7 when unfolded does not include the frame of the Main Screen.

[5] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Fold7’s Cover Screen size is 6.5" in the full rectangle and 6.5" accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is smaller due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

[6] Compared to previous Galaxy Z Fold series.

[7] Galaxy AI features are currently free of charge, with any specific plans for premium AI services to be decided in close coordination with our partners. There are currently no plans to charge for Galaxy AI features, however different terms may apply to other AI features provided by third parties, at the end of 2025. Certain Galaxy AI features requires Samsung and Google Account. Internet connection may be required to use some features.

[8] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Fold7’s Main Screen size is 8.0" in the full rectangle and 8.0" accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners.

[9] Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 is applied to the front of the device and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 is applied to the rear.

[10] Advanced Armor Aluminum frame does not include volume and side keys, SIM tray or camera lens barrel.

[11] Snapdragon branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

[12] AP performance improvements shown compared to Galaxy Z Fold6. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.

[13] Results may vary depending on shooting conditions including multiple subjects, being out of focus or moving subjects.

[14] Samsung Account may be required to use certain AI Photo Assist features. Edit Suggestion is compatible with JPG, PNG. GIF and MP4 formats. Edit results may vary depending on the photography or filming condition. Images generated by the Live Effect feature will be saved in MP4 format. Editing with Generative Edit results in a resized photo up to 12MP. Editing with Portrait Studio results in a resized photo up to 9MP. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

[15] Portrait Studio feature for Photo Assist requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Editing with Portrait Studio results in a resized photo. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.

[16] Audio Eraser results may vary per video depending on how sounds present in the video. Samsung Account login required. Certain types of sound can be detected such as voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise. Compatible with common video/audio formats accessible in Gallery, Samsung Notes, Video Player, Voice Recorder, Call transcription. The actual sound detection may vary depending on audio source, and the condition of the video. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

[17] Galaxy AI features are currently free of charge, with any specific plans for premium AI services to be decided in close coordination with our partners. There are currently no plans to charge for Galaxy AI features, however different terms may apply to other AI features provided by third parties, at the end of 2025. Certain Galaxy AI features requires Samsung and Google Account. Internet connection may be required to use some features.

[18] Some functional widgets may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login. Availability of functions supported within the apps may vary by country.

[19] Gemini is a trademark of Google LLC. Results for illustrative purposes. Gemini Live feature requires internet connection and Google Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model. Features may differ depending on subscription and results may vary. Compatible with certain features and certain accounts. Currently, you can use a personal Google Account that you manage on your own, or a work or school account for which your administrator has enabled access to Gemini. You must be 13 (or the applicable age in your country) or over to use Gemini with a personal or school Google Account and 18 or over to use Gemini with a work account.

[20] Circle to Search is a trademark of Google LLC. Requires internet connection. Mobile data fees may apply. Circle to search feature must be enabled. May not work on all visual or audio elements. Users may need to update Android or Google app to the latest version. Results may vary depending on visual or audio matches. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Works on compatible apps and surfaces, and with ambient music only. Will not identify music coming through headphones or if phone volume is off. Google SafeSearch filter applies.

[21] Drawing assist feature requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed. Drawing assist feature requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.

[22] Writing Assist requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Must meet length requirements to activate feature. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

[23] Available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later.

[24] Color availability may vary depending on country or carrier.

[25] Exclusively available on Samsung.com

[26] Terms and conditions apply. Samsung Care+ coverage, service type and promotion details may vary by country/region and deductible (service fee) may apply. To be eligible for Samsung Care+ promotion benefit, registration may be required. For detailed Samsung Care+ information, please visit https://www.samsung.com/samsung-care-plus/.

[27] Google AI Pro is a trademark of Google LLC. Google AI Pro and Gemini for Gmail, Doxs, and more are only available for ages 18+. Gemini for Gmail, Docs and more is available in select languages. Rate limits may apply.