Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 & Flip 7 First Impressions: Samsung Foldables Just Got Sharper — and Skinnier

Samsung’s latest foldables don’t scream revolution — they whisper refinement. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 arrive as quieter evolutions, smoothing edges, stretching displays, and slimming down what were once chunky, futuristic concepts into more everyday-ready devices. You won’t find wild hardware surprises here (no, the Fold still doesn’t support the S Pen), but you will find a pair of foldables that feel more mature.

Both the Fold and Flip now straddle that sweet spot between ambition and usability, one aiming to be your multitasking workhorse, the other your pocket-sized vibe machine. After a few hours of swiping, snapping, and unfolding, we’re starting to see where Samsung’s patience with the form factor is finally paying off.

Galaxy Z Fold 7: Sleeker Productivity, With One Odd Absence

Samsung has pushed the Fold 7 into book-thin territory, sporting an ultra-slim chassis measuring just 8.9 mm folded, with an 8.0″ main display and a more useful 6.5″ cover screen. It’s impressively light (215 g) and commands attention without tipping the scales.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is slimmer, sharper, and more intentional than ever. When folded, it finally feels like a device meant to live in your pocket—not just on your wishlist. The hinge is tighter, the lines are cleaner, and the in-hand feel is satisfyingly premium without being over-designed. It still opens like a mini tablet with its massive 8-inch AMOLED display. In my opinion, it is a workhorse-ready form factor.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset delivers fast, buttery performance for multitasking and large apps — an area where its Galaxy AI enhancements also shine.

The internal screen, a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel over 1968 × 2184 pixels, dazzles with 120 Hz refresh, brightness peaks reported near 2,600–2,600 nits, and robust Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 protection. The cover display got a size and usability boost too — it’s now as much a phone as the Fold 6’s was.

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But here’s the surprising downtime: no S‑Pen support. That feature remains peculiar by omission, especially given the Fold’s spacious canvas — users seeking stylus functionality will have to keep their Pencil ambitions on hold. A questionable tradeoff for those who’ve waited years for full Note lineage in a foldable.

Camera-wise, the Fold 7 packs a 200 MP main sensor, along with ultra-wide and telephoto lenses — though none leapfrog Samsung’s usual excellence. Battery capacity remains at just 4,400 mAh, rather conservative for its size, but enough for a day.

Galaxy Z Flip 7: Pocket-Sized with Power

The Z Flip 7 is built for portability — the first foldable to feature a 4.1″ cover display. It also features a gorgeous 6.9-inch 120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X internal screen at 2520 × 1080.

In terms of design, the Flip 7 keeps its flirty DNA but adds a little more polish. It’s got a larger 4.1-inch cover display that now wraps around the camera cutout, making quick glances and selfies smoother than ever. It flips open with satisfying tactility and feels sturdier thanks to its Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and tighter hinge.

Powered by Samsung’s new Exynos 2500 SoC, performance feels smooth and capable, while battery climbs to 4,300 mAh — the largest ever in a Flip series — giving it massive video playback endurance.

The build quality impresses: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both panels, IP48 water-and-dust resistance, and the same hardened Armor Flex hinge found on the Fold 7.

Yet this mini powerhouse shows its limits in the camera setup: a 50 MP wide plus 12 MP ultra-wide combo—good in daylight but not standout in low-light or portrait scenarios. The cover screen allows FlexCam tricks, but image quality stays average.

Software & Durability Across Both Models

Both devices ship with One UI 8 atop Android 16, integrating Samsung’s latest Galaxy AI features like captions, translation, and camera enhancements. The armor-grade build continues with IP48 dust-and-water safety and advanced hinge durability.

Both models come in a striking new Blue Shadow colorway — an almost smoky indigo that shifts subtly under light, equal parts futuristic and fashion-forward. It’s the kind of finish that makes you want to show off your phone again.

Early thoughts

Between the two, Samsung clearly champions each model’s purpose — Fold for productivity and polish, Flip for pocketability and personality. The Fold gains massive screen real estate but skips S‑Pen; the Flip shrinks fit but carries camera compromises. Still, both feel like meaningful strides in Samsung’s foldable saga, building on proven foundations while doubling down on design and software finesse. None break entirely fresh ground, but both leave a strong impression. The journey has continued — and both models hint at where it’s headed next.

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