Samsung’s latest foldable flagship, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, has officially arrived, bringing notable upgrades. These improvements range from a sleeker, more durable design to improved cameras that could tempt existing Fold owners and newcomers alike. So here are the key reasons why the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be worth the upgrade.

A Sleeker, Lighter, and Stronger Design

One of the standout improvements on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is its redesigned chassis. Samsung has managed to shave off a few grams while making the device thinner as well. The flagship foldable now measures just 8.9mm when folded and 4.2mm when unfolded, which is noticeably thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 that measures 12.1mm when folded (5.6mm unfolded).

But it’s not just a slimmer design, Samsung has also worked on improving the durability and hinge mechanism. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 features what the company calls the Armor Flexhinge, along with an IP48 rating for water and dust resistance. In other words, the brand is finally catching up with its Chinese competitors in the foldable phone in the design department.

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Camera Enhancements

Previous iterations of the Galaxy Z Fold series had capable cameras, but these were still lacklustre compared to other ultra premium foldable and other flagships. However, the South Korean tech giant brings the S25 Ultra’s main 200MP camera to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

While the ultra wide angle lens and telephoto shooter have yet to receive the same love, the updated primary camera makes the device a lot better for photography as a whole. With the Z Fold 7, Samsung finally ditches the under-display camera on the main foldable screen with the same 10MP punch hole selfie camera on both the external and main display.

Improved Performance & Efficiency

Unfortunately, only the Galaxy Z Flip 7 got a bump in battery capacity this year. So the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is still stuck with a 4,400mAh cell. But thanks to Qualcomm’s powerful and efficient Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, Samsung is promising all-day use (official claims state 24 hours of video playback). This chip is also one of the most powerful processor that power Android flagships in the market, so you can expect top tier performance for regular use and intense tasks like mobile gaming.

Verdict

Samsung has built a robust ecosystem of its products and offers one of the best Android experiences with its One UI. The handy software features, Galaxy AI, customizability and a lot more have made the brand popular across the globe. So for those looking to remain in Samsung’s ecosystem, this is a great pick. There are plenty of Chinese competitors, but these aren’t as widely available either. With the Z Fold 7’s various improvements, it at least competes on a similar playing field now. I’d only suggest skipping the Z Fold 7 if you already have the Z Fold 6 or another recent foldable since the upgrades won’t feel substantial over a single generation.

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