Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Samsung Opens Galaxy Z Fold 7 Pre-Orders With Amazon Bundles as Foldable Competition Intensifies

The $1,999 preorder includes a $300 Amazon gift card along with doubled storage to boost early sales momentum.

Image
© Raymond Wong / Gizmodo
Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Overview

  • The Galaxy Z Fold 7 packs an 8-inch internal AMOLED display, a 6.5-inch cover screen and the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset in Samsung’s thinnest foldable to date at 8.9 mm folded and 4.2 mm unfolded.
  • Samsung sacrificed S Pen support and the under-display camera to achieve a slimmer profile, drawing criticism over lost functionality.
  • Amazon’s preorder deal cuts the list price to $1,999.99 from $2,419.99, adds a $300 gift card and doubles base storage through July 24.
  • Vivo debuted the X Fold 5 in India starting at ₹1,49,999 and leaked specs for Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold preview an IP68 rating and a 5,015 mAh battery.
  • Samsung’s TM Roh confirmed the company is developing a tri-fold smartphone slated for launch before year-end.