Hoping to hear more about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7? You’re in luck. We’re just a week away from Samsung’s official unveiling of its latest foldable, with Samsung’s latest foldable smartphone expected to steal the show during July’s expected Galaxy Unpacked event.
Although Samsung’s upcoming smartphone promises to be the thinnest Galaxy Fold ever, the rumors surrounding it are anything but.
If you’d prefer not to wait, there have been more than enough leaks about the Z Fold 7 to form an early impression of what to expect from next month’s reveal.
So, let’s dive into what we know so far about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, early.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Release date and price rumors
Samsung hasn’t officially announced the Galaxy Z Fold 7 yet, but that doesn’t stop us from piecing together when it will, based on its usual routine for unveiling and releasing smartphones.
Samsung typically holds two Galaxy Unpacked events each year. The first of which takes place right at the start of the year, and will usually focus on its Galaxy S series smartphones. This year, it was the turn of the Samsung Galaxy S25.
The second of Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked events takes place halfway through the year, and it’s here that we tend to see the company’s latest Galaxy Z Fold and Flip foldable phones.
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Announcement date |
Release date |
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold |
February 20, 2019 |
September 6, 2019 |
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 |
August 5, 2020 |
September 18, 2020 |
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 |
August 11, 2021 |
August 27, 2021 |
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
August 10, 2022 |
August 26, 2022 |
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
July 26, 2023 |
August 11, 2023 |
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
July 10, 2024 |
July 24, 2024 |
Exactly when Samsung hosts these events can vary, but the second Galaxy Unpacked events of the last two years have both fallen within July. A Korean outlet, The JoongAng, claims the same will happen this year as well.
Samsung’s summer Unpacked event is scheduled for July 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. Eastern.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z series phones will typically go on sale within a few weeks of their announcement, meaning this year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be available for purchase as early as Wednesday, July 25.
While the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 both received a $100 price bump last year, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are said to remain at that price, with no further increases expected.
This means that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will likely be available to buy starting at a still-mighty $1,899.
While there are rumors of a price hike for the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, it seems more likely that Samsung will unveil a higher-end foldable, such as a Z Flip Ultra or Z Fold Ultra. However, we’ll have to wait until Unpacked to know for sure.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Rumored specs
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Price: |
$1,899 |
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Displays: |
8.2-inch Dynamic (1-120Hz) AMOLED 2X (Foldable) |
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6.5-inch Dynamic (1-120Hz) AMOLED 2X (Cover) |
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OS: |
Android 16, One UI 8 |
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Processor: |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
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RAM: |
12GB / 16GB |
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Storage: |
Up to 1TB |
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Cameras: |
200MP (main) |
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12MP (ultrawide) |
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10MP (3x, telephoto) |
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10MP (selfie with 100-degree wide-angle) |
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4MP (under-display selfie) |
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Battery capacity: |
4,400 mAh (15W wireless, 25W wired) |
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Thickness: |
0.35 inches (8.9mm) folded, 0.17 inches (4.2mm) unfolded |
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Weight: |
0.47 pounds (215 grams) |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Design and display rumors
From what we’ve heard so far, this year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 will reportedly take inspiration from last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 special edition, a limited edition of the foldable sold only in Korea and China that was larger, faster, thinner, lighter, and offered better cooling, speakers, and an improved primary camera.
These changes, along with the phone’s super-narrow bezels, could translate to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 receiving a bigger ~8.2-inch foldable display (previously 7.6 inches), a 6.5-inch cover screen (previously 6.3 inches), and adopting a form factor that’s only 8.9mm thick (4.5mm when open) — though some reports suggest the phone could be as little as 3.9mm in thickness while open, making it the thinnest Galaxy Fold to date.
It’s suggested that the rest of the Z Fold 7’s build will largely remain the same, meaning it will presumably offer the same layout as the Z Fold 6 while touting a similar Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, rated at 2,600 nits of peak brightness.
Beyond raw specifications, Samsung’s display is also claimed to have a significantly less noticeable crease than other Galaxy Fold models, with Android Central reporting that the company showcased a creaseless panel at MWC 2025.
As for color choices, it appears the Z Fold 7 will be available in a few different shades. Android Central reported additional color leaks, including the sleek Blue Shadow, Jet Black, and Silver Shadow. But Samsung could save the more unique colors for its own storefront exclusive.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Camera rumors
Among the list of Galaxy Z Fold 6 special edition features that the Z Fold 7 is expected to inherit, a staggering 200MP upgrade to the typically 50MP main camera stands out the most.
It’s believed that the new Galaxy Fold will also feature the same 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto (3x optical), 10MP front-facing selfie camera with a 100-degree wide-angle lens, and 4MP under-display selfie camera of last year’s model.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Performance and battery rumors
There’s no need to speculate over whether or not the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will go with an Exynos or Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, as 91mobiles has already put that conversation to bed after uncovering an FCC certification confirming that the new Galaxy Fold will make use of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset (tailored for Galaxy devices) backed by up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is a proven powerhouse, with Qualcomm exec Chris Patrick telling Tom’s Guide in October 2024 that the chip was “a desktop-class CPU [with] mobile-level power efficiency.”
That efficiency could make great use of the Galaxy Fold 7’s expected 4,400 mAh battery capacity, the same as previous models, utilizing 15W wireless charging and 25W of peak wired charging.
What’s next
With leaks relating to Samsung’s Galaxy Fold 7 appearing thick and fast ahead of July’s rumored Galaxy Unpacked event, expect more news to follow on this device in the coming days as we get closer to the official reveal.
These rumored changes to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 suggest a device even more premium, durable, and attractive than before. Samsung has confirmed in a May 2025 post that One UI 8 “will debut on Samsung’s newest foldables this summer,” making the Z Fold 7 one of the first devices to use the new customized Android 16 UI.
It’s also been suggested that owners of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could get free access (for an unknown amount of time) to Google’s AI Pro subscription service (typically costing $19.99 per month).
For a full look at what the Z Fold 7 will be capable of, we’ll need to wait to hear it directly from Samsung during next week’s Galaxy Unpacked event. But until then, there’s plenty of information here to digest, and the Galaxy Fold is looking stronger than ever based on these early reports.