Samsung is gearing up to push the boundaries of foldable tech with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 later this year. While the official launch is still several months away, leaks have already revealed plenty about it. The new Fold is expected to bring meaningful upgrades across the board. It is shaping up to be the most refined Galaxy foldable yet, with Samsung focusing on performance, design, and durability improvements.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 brings meaningful upgrades across the board
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to launch alongside the Flip 7 in July of this year. If rumors are accurate, these foldables will run Samsung’s Android 16-based One UI 8 software right out of the box. It’s a bit surprising since the Korean firm typically introduces new One UI versions late in the year, about 3-4 months after its latest foldable launch.
In fact, its One UI 7 update faced several months of delay, with the rollout finally beginning earlier this week. However, if there’s any player in the Android space that can pull off this seemingly impossible feat of introducing a major new OS update just a couple of months after the last one — the One UI 7 rollout stretches into June — it must be Samsung.
Beyond the software experience, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is likely to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite “for Galaxy” chipset, promising faster speeds, improved AI capabilities, and enhanced efficiency. It’s the same processor powering the Galaxy S25 Ultra. To handle all that power, the Fold 7 also features a larger vapor chamber, keeping thermals under control even during heavy use.
In terms of visuals, both screens get a size bump. The inner display stretches to 8 inches, while the outer cover screen expands to 6.5 inches. Samsung has worked on design and durability too, with stronger display layers, a smaller crease, and a thinner body measuring just 4.5mm when unfolded. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 may also boast enhanced water and dust resistance.
Improved front and rear cameras
Photography gets a major boost on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, with rumors of a new 200MP main camera. It may be the same one as the Galaxy S25 Ultra, delivering flagship image quality. The under-display selfie camera may also get an upgrade. Additionally, Samsung may fine-tune audio and haptics with upgraded speakers and a more precise vibration motor, making every interaction feel more premium.
Long story short, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be the foldable phone of your dreams. It is thin and wide, features flaship-grade cameras, and packs the most powerful Android chipset yet. Samsung’s foldable software experience is already unmatched, and One UI 8 could take things to another level. Expect more details about the Fold 7 and Flip 7 to emerge closer to their launch.
