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Introducing the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Fold7: Samsung's most advanced foldables yet

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

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Samsung Electronics has officially launched its most advanced Galaxy Z Series to date — the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7 — ushering in a new era of foldable smartphones that combine ultra-slim design with groundbreaking AI innovation. Designed for life on the move, these devices are as intelligent as they are sleek, packing powerful tools into palm-sized formats that push the boundaries of performance and portability.

"Galaxy Z Fold7 combines Galaxy AI with powerful hardware to deliver our most advanced smartphone experience yet," said TM Roh, President and Acting Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “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 a new edge-to-edge 4.1-inch FlexWindow and upgraded Galaxy AI, the Galaxy Z Flip7 delivers top-tier camera functionality, 120Hz refresh rate on both screens, and a new Gemini Live voice assistant – all while fitting snugly in your pocket. Whether snapping high-res selfies, checking messages, or setting travel reminders with your voice, the Flip7 is a compact companion ready for anything.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7

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Despite its ultra-thin 13.7mm folded profile, the Flip7 features Samsung’s toughest fold yet, with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Armor Aluminum Frame, and a reinforced hinge designed for everyday durability. And with the largest battery ever in the Flip series, it’s built to last all day and beyond.

If Flip7 is all about portability, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is about performance. It’s Samsung’s thinnest and lightest foldable ever — weighing just 215g and only 8.9mm thick when folded — yet it unfolds into a massive 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. Perfect for multitasking, content creation, and AI-enhanced productivity, Fold7 acts like a smart tablet when open, enabling side-by-side app usage and a true PC-like experience with Samsung DeX.

The Fold7 debuts with One UI 8, a reimagined interface designed for large-screen foldables. The OS integrates Samsung’s next-gen Galaxy AI, enabling real-time translation, Gemini Live camera sharing, contextual Circle to Search, and creative tools like Generative Edit and Photo Assist. Add in the world’s first 200MP camera on a foldable — complete with Nightography and AI-powered noise reduction — and you’ve got a professional photography studio in your pocket.

With intelligent tech comes smarter protection. Samsung’s new Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection ensures on-device AI stays secure, while post-quantum cryptography keeps public network data private.

Both the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Fold7 are available for pre-order, with general availability from July 25. For a limited time, users will receive 6 months of Google AI Pro and 2TB of cloud storage at no cost. Samsung Care+ also offers accidental damage protection and upgrades through the New Galaxy Club.

Big things really do come in small, foldable packages. Visit Samsung.com to learn more.

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