Galaxy Z Fold7 rises bar for smartphones and book lovers alike
Merging cutting-edge engineering with powerful AI capabilities, the latest Samsung device delivers an ultra-premium mobile experience
By Sebastian Lim
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7, its most refined foldable smartphone yet. Merging cutting-edge engineering with powerful AI capabilities, the Fold7 delivers an ultra-premium mobile experience — now in the thinnest and lightest design in the Galaxy Z series. Whether you're flipping through eBooks or multitasking between reading apps, productivity tools, and creative platforms, this foldable is designed to elevate every moment.
Ultra Sleek, Ultra Powerful
Weighing just 215 grams, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is even lighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Folded, it’s a slim 8.9 mm; unfolded, a remarkable 4.2 mm. The new 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display features a 21:9 aspect ratio, ideal for single-hand use. When reading on the go — especially with one hand during a commute — this makes the Fold7 extremely comfortable. But it’s when you unfold the phone that the magic truly begins.
Most Expansive Galaxy Display Yet
Open it up, and the Fold7 transforms into a tablet-sized reader. The 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display is 11% larger than its predecessor, offering crisp visuals, deep contrast, and brilliant colours. Vision Booster technology and a peak brightness of up to 2,600 nits ensure great readability — even under harsh sunlight. Perfect for bookworms who enjoy reading outdoors or in brightly lit cafes.
The immersive display is also a productivity powerhouse. Whether you’re editing documents, annotating PDFs, or multitasking between a research tab and a novel, the split-screen mode and improved Multi Window features deliver a laptop-like experience in your pocket.
Durable for Everyday Use
Despite its elegant form, the Fold7 is built tough. Samsung’s new Armor FlexHinge features a water droplet-inspired design with a multi-rail structure that improves durability and reduces creasing.
Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 protects the outer display with enhanced crack resistance, while a Titanium plate layer strengthens the main screen. The Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) is now 50% thicker than previous versions — making the Fold7 more durable while remaining ultra-portable.
Peak Performance with AI on Board
Powering the Fold7 is the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor, optimised for on-device AI. Expect a 41% boost in NPU performance, 38% faster CPU speeds, and a 26% improvement in GPU output compared to the previous generation.
This raw power ensures smoother multitasking and rapid responses when using AI-powered tools like real-time translation, Generative Edits, and photo enhancements — all without draining the battery or compromising performance. Whether you're reading, translating a foreign language book, or using voice AI to summarise text, the Fold7 keeps up effortlessly.
Ultra 200MP Camera for Pro-Level Shots
The Fold7 introduces the first 200MP wide-angle camera in the Z series, offering up to 4x more detail and 44% brighter images. An upgraded 10MP 100° front camera makes it easy to capture wide group selfies or document travel adventures.
Samsung’s ProVisual Engine boosts photo realism, even in low-light conditions — great for bookstagrammers and content creators. Night Video intelligently separates motion from background noise, while 10-bit HDR makes every frame rich with colour and depth.
The Fold7 offers an entire creative suite in your hand. AI tools like Photo Assist let you erase, move, or resize objects and even fill in backgrounds. New features such as Suggest Erases automatically detect and remove unwanted photo-bombers with a tap.
With Side-by-Side Editing and Show Original, you can compare before-and-after versions directly on the expansive screen — perfect for bloggers and creatives. Audio Eraser, now smarter than ever, filters out wind or traffic from recordings, making it ideal for mobile vlogging or podcasting.
The Smartest Fold Yet: Galaxy AI + One UI 8
The Fold7 debuts One UI 8 on Android 16, Samsung’s most advanced software yet. Optimised for large screens, One UI 8 brings AI tools right to your fingertips, with context-aware suggestions, Drag & Drop multitasking, and split-view results that boost both creativity and efficiency.
Gemini Live now supports multimodal AI, allowing users to interact with the AI assistant via voice, typing, or visual cues. Just point your camera at something, ask a question, and get instant feedback—no need to toggle apps.
For readers and students, Circle to Search adds value: highlight a word or phrase in a book or PDF, and get immediate definitions or references without leaving the page. And with Drawing Assist and Writing Assist, creatives can move quickly from idea to polished product.
Future-Ready Security
Samsung reinforces the Fold7’s capabilities with state-of-the-art mobile security. Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP) creates isolated, app-specific storage within the secure area of the device, ensuring personal data remains private — even when AI is involved.
The upgraded Knox Matrix ensures stronger cross-device protection, while post-quantum cryptography in Secure Wi-Fi enhances security even on public networks. Whether you’re downloading eBooks, managing bank accounts, or accessing cloud-based reading services, peace of mind comes standard.
Availability and Colours
The Galaxy Z Fold7 launches globally on Aug 1, 2025, and is available in Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack, and Mint (online exclusive). For Malaysian readers, you can purchase it directly at: www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold7/
Verdict for Book Lovers: Folded to Fit, Unfolded to Wow
Whether you’re an avid reader, digital nomad, content creator, or just someone who wants the best of both smartphone and tablet worlds — the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a compelling choice. With AI that enhances your reading, security to protect your library, and a screen that brings pages to life, it’s more than a phone — it’s a smart, foldable companion for the modern book lover.