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Discover the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE launched at Unpacked 2025. Explore new features, AI advancements, specifications, and pricing for Samsung’s most innovative foldable smartphones.
Samsung has once again set the benchmark for innovation in mobile technology with the global launch of its latest foldable smartphones—the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the all-new Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Revealed at the highly anticipated Unpacked 2025 event in Brooklyn, these devices embody a leap forward in design, artificial intelligence (AI) integration, and user experience, positioning Samsung at the forefront of the foldable revolution.
Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Pinnacle of Foldable Engineering
Ultra-Thin, Ultra-Light, Ultra-Powerful
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung’s thinnest and lightest foldable to date, measuring just 4.2mm when unfolded and 8.9mm when closed, with a weight of 215 grams. This engineering feat delivers the portability of a standard smartphone while offering the expansive utility of a tablet-sized display when unfolded.
Display and Design
- Cover Display: 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 21:9 aspect ratio
- Main Display: Larger, immersive screen for productivity and entertainment
- Build: Sleek, durable, and comfortable to hold, surpassing previous generations in both aesthetics and function.
Performance and AI Features
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and running on One UI 8 (based on Android 16), the Z Fold 7 integrates advanced AI to streamline multitasking, content creation, and everyday interactions. Innovations such as Gemini Live and Circle to Search allow users to interact with AI directly from the display, offering instant assistance and creative tools.
Camera System
- Primary Camera: 200MP sensor—the first in the Fold series—delivering professional-grade photography and videography
- AI-Enhanced Imaging: Features like Drawing Assist and Writing Assist help users create and edit content with unprecedented ease.
Availability and Colors
Pre-orders began on July 9, with general availability starting July 25. The device is offered in Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, and an exclusive Mint edition for online buyers.
Galaxy Z Flip 7: Compact Powerhouse with Edge-to-Edge FlexWindow
Design and Display
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 introduces the largest cover screen in the Flip series—a 4.1-inch edge-to-edge FlexWindow with ultra-thin bezels. When unfolded, users are greeted by a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display, both supporting up to 2,600 nits of brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate for vibrant visuals indoors and outdoors.
AI and User Experience
The Z Flip 7 is equipped with the Exynos 2500 chipset, 12GB RAM, and up to 512GB storage, ensuring seamless performance. AI features are deeply embedded, with the FlexWindow allowing users to handle messages, schedules, and notifications without opening the device. Samsung DeX support transforms the phone into a desktop-like workstation.
Camera and Battery
- Rear Cameras: 50MP wide-angle + 12MP ultrawide
- Front Camera: 10MP FlexCam for high-quality selfies
- Battery: 4,300mAh with up to 31 hours of video playback and fast charging capabilities.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE: Foldable Innovation for Everyone
Accessible Foldable Experience
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE brings the foldable experience to a broader audience with a competitive price point and robust feature set. It sports a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display and a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover panel, both with 120Hz refresh rates.
Performance and Durability
- Processor: Exynos 2400
- RAM/Storage: 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage
- Battery: 4,000mAh for all-day use
- Build: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Armor Aluminum frame, IP48 water and dust resistance.
Camera and Software
- Rear Camera: 50MP FlexCam
- Front Camera: 10MP
- Operating System: One UI 8 based on Android 16, bringing the latest Galaxy AI features to the FE edition.
Pricing and Market Availability
- Galaxy Z Fold 7: Pre-orders open, starting at ₹186,999 in India, with sales from July 25.
- Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE: Pricing varies by region, with both models targeting different segments of the foldable market.
Expert Insights and Industry Impact
TM Roh, President and Acting Head of the Device experience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics, emphasized,
“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.”
With these launches, Samsung is not only reinforcing its leadership in foldable smartphones but also setting new standards for AI-powered mobile devices.
Samsung’s latest foldables—the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE—mark a new era in mobile technology, blending cutting-edge AI with innovative design to meet the evolving needs of modern users.
