Overview
- Samsung Display has certified the Fold7’s hinge for over 500,000 folds and independent tests by JerryRigEverything show its displays and Armor FlexHinge survive scratch, dust and burn trials.
- At under 9 mm folded and weighing 215 g, the Z Fold7 features a wider 6.5-inch cover screen and a new eight-inch internal OLED that enhances side-by-side multitasking.
- The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip running One UI 8 on Android 16, with integrated Galaxy AI features like Gemini and a guarantee of seven years of OS upgrades.
- Early adopters report difficulty unfolding the ultra-thin halves one-handed due to strong magnets and limited grip area, leading some users to add grips or cases for better leverage.
- Starting at ₹1,74,999 in India, the Galaxy Z Fold7 remains a premium niche offering as competitors from Google, Motorola and Chinese brands seek to expand the foldable market.