Galaxy Z Fold 7 Launch Event – All You Need to Know
Dive into the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch: design, specs, pricing, AI features, pre-order offers and more in a detailed 700‑word overview.
Samsung unveiled the much-anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 7 at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9 in Brooklyn. The theme “Unfold Ultra” perfectly captures the ambition behind Samsung’s latest foldable — a device that’s not just thinner and lighter, but smarter thanks to advanced AI, a giant main screen, and a top‑tier camera. Here’s an in‑depth breakdown of what was announced, highlighting every key detail.
🔍 Design & Display
Samsung didn’t just tweak its design – it rethought it. The Z Fold 7 measures just 8.9 mm folded and 4.2 mm unfolded, and weighs 215 g, making it the sleekest, lightest book-style foldable Samsung has yet created. Closed, the improved cover display spans 6.5 inches with a 21:9 aspect ratio, bringing it closer in feel to traditional smartphones . Opened, it reveals a stunning 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X canvas ideal for productivity, gaming, and content viewing .
The new Armor FlexHinge reduces the visible crease while preserving durability. The chassis uses Advanced Armor Aluminum, and both outer and inner glass are upgraded to Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 and Victus 2, respectively – a first for Samsung’s foldable lineup.
📸 Cameras & Imaging
In a first for the Fold series, the Z Fold 7 debuts a 200 MP main sensor on its rear triple-camera setup, including a 10 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom), and 12 MP ultrawide lens. Samsung’s new ProVisual Engine, powered by AI, optimizes color, clarity, and low-light performance. Selfie lovers will appreciate the two 10 MP front cameras—one on the cover display and another punch‑hole lens on the inner screen for clearer selfie framing
⚙️ Performance & Battery
Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, paired with up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB of storage. It retains a 4,400 mAh dual battery, offering a full day of use with 25 W wired, 15 W wireless, and 4.5 W reverse wireless charging
Samsung also introduced Galaxy AI features built into One UI 8 on Android 16. Highlights include Photo Assist that lets you erase unwanted items, Transcript Assist converting conversations into summaries and reminders, and Gemini Live for real-time assistance
🗓 Availability & Pricing
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is available for pre‑order starting July 9, with general availability scheduled for July 25 . Starting price in the India. is for the base 256 GB model – Rs174999. Other storage tiers include 512 GB for Rs186999 and 1 TB for Rs2167999. Color options at launch include Jetblack, Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, and an exclusive online Mint color.
🎁 Pre‑Order Offers
Samsung and retailers sweeten the deal:
- Samsung U.S. pre-orders include free storage upgrade to 512 GB, $300 Samsung credit, 6 months of Google AI Pro, cloud storage perks, and optional Care+ support.
- Carriers such as Verizon and T‑Mobile are offering up to $1,000 off with eligible trade‑ins and plans.
- Amazon bundles include double storage and a $300 Amazon gift card at launch price
⚖️ What’s Changed – And What’s Missing
Samsung’s focus this generation was on sleekness and usability. The Z Fold 7 is notably slimmer on both screens (8.9 mm vs 12.1 mm closed; 4.2 mm vs 5.6 mm open) The hinge design also enhances screen aesthetics by minimizing the crease .
One major omission: S Pen support is gone; Samsung says usage wasn’t widespread enough to justify keeping the feature
🧩 Final Thoughts
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 isn’t just another iteration—it represents a refined vision of what foldables can be. With its ultra‑slim chassis, expansive displays, 200 MP camera, and integrated AI, this is a foldable designed to appeal to both tech enthusiasts and mainstream users. It remains expensive and sans stylus, yet for those seeking a cutting-edge device that blends smartphone portability with tablet power, the Z Fold 7 may well be the gold standard.