Samsung on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) launched its next generation of foldable smartphones — the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, alongside a more budget-friendly Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. The new devices reveal design refinements, deeper AI integration with Google’s Gemini, and upgraded specifications. However, in a move that may disappoint power users, the much-anticipated S-Pen support is absent from the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 emerges as a remarkably svelte device, marking it as Samsung’s thinnest and lightest Fold to date. When folded, it measures a mere 8.9mm and just 4.2mm when unfolded, with a weight of only 215 grams. This is a noticeable reduction from the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which is thicker and heavier. The cover screen on the Fold 7 has been widened to 6.5 inches with a new 21:9 aspect ratio, while the main display expands to an impressive 8 inches, an 11% increase over the previous generation.
Under the hood, the Fold 7 is powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor, promising significant boosts in CPU, GPU, and NPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the Fold 6. This enhanced power is designed to fuel the advanced on-device AI capabilities. The camera system also sees a major upgrade with the introduction of a 200MP wide-angle lens, a substantial leap from the 50MP sensor on the Fold 6.
Fold 7 is powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor | Photo Credit: John Xavier
Conversely, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 focuses on enhancing the clamshell experience with a larger, more functional “FlexWindow.” The cover display now spans 4.1 inches from edge-to-edge, a significant increase from the 3.4-inch screen on the Flip 6. This larger external display allows for more intuitive interactions, including typing quick messages and utilizing new AI-powered features. The Flip 7 is also Samsung’s slimmest Flip yet at 13.7mm folded and features a larger 4,300mAh battery, up from the 4,000mAh in its predecessor.
A significant talking point for this launch is the notable absence of S-Pen support for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. While the Galaxy Z Fold 6 was compatible with the S Pen, Samsung has seemingly opted to forgo the feature in its latest model, a decision likely aimed at achieving the device’s impressively thin profile. The smartphone maker traded the digitizer layer — necessary for S Pen input — in exchange for a thinner foldable experience. This move is likely to be a point of contention for longtime fans of the feature who valued the productivity it offered.
The Flip 7 is Samsung’s slimmest Flip yet | Photo Credit: John Xavier
Samsung is also expanding its foldable lineup with the introduction of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Positioned as an entry-level option, the Flip 7 FE features a 6.7-inch main display and a 50MP “FlexCam”. While it shares some design similarities with the more premium Flip 7, it is expected to come with more modest specifications, including a 4,000mAh battery and options for 128GB or 256GB of storage, making the foldable experience more accessible.
A cornerstone of this year’s lineup is the deep integration of Google’s Gemini AI. Both the Flip 7 and Fold 7 feature One UI 8, based on Android 16, which is designed to be context-aware and responsive. A key feature is “Gemini Live,” which is now available directly on the Flip 7’s FlexWindow, enabling hands-free voice commands for tasks like checking flight details or finding restaurants.
Both devices also support “camera sharing” on Gemini Live, allowing for real-time visual assistance. This enhanced AI integration is powered by the new processors and aims to create a more seamless and intelligent user experience, from personalized daily briefings to advanced photo editing tools like Photo Assist and Audio Eraser.
The latest lineup of Samsung foldables aren’t coming cheap. In India, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE starts at ₹89,999, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 at ₹1,09,999, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at ₹1,74,999.
Alongside the foldables, Samsung has also unveiled their latest generation smartwatches — Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic. The Watch 8 starts at ₹32,999.
This article has been updated to reflect the latest price information for India.
