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Samsung’s Ultra-Thin Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 Impress Testers Despite Battery and Pen Trade-Offs

German lab tests rate both foldables 'sehr gut,' featuring ultra-thin designs with larger screens, AI-powered imaging, DeX desktop mode, reduced battery endurance, the Fold7’s removal of pen support.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 im Test
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Overview

  • Samsung’s Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 launched in Germany on July 25 with starting prices of €2,099 and €1,199 respectively.
  • Both models slimmed down to closed-state thicknesses of 8.9 mm on the Fold7 and 4.2 mm on the Flip7 while shaving weight and boosting one-handed comfort.
  • The Z Fold7 sports an 8.0-inch internal OLED and regular-sized cover screen and the Flip7 debuts a nearly full-front 21:9 external OLED panel; both support up to 120 Hz refresh.
  • For the first time on a foldable, the Fold7 incorporates Samsung’s 200 MP sensor for high-detail zoom shots and both devices introduce Google Gemini AI alongside Samsung DeX desktop mode.
  • Independent reviews praise both phones as “sehr gut” but flag shorter battery life, the Fold7’s dropped S Pen compatibility and advise existing Fold6 owners to wait.