Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 features

• Dual Sim, 3G, 4G, 5G, VoLTE, Vo5G, Wi-Fi, NFC
• Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, Octa Core, 4.47 GHz Processor
• 12 GB RAM, 256 GB inbuilt
• 4400 mAh Battery with 25W Fast Charging
• 8 inches, 1968 x 2184 px, 120 Hz Display with Punch Hole
• Foldable Display, Dual Display
• 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear & 10 MP + 10 MP Dual Front Camera
• Android v16

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 5G price in Kenya is Ksh 196,000. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 runs on the Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor with Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) GPU. The phone has 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage, which is not expandable. The Galaxy Z Fold7 has an 8.0-inch, 1968 x 2184 pixels AMOLED display with a pixel density of 367 ppi, along with a secondary display of 6.5 inches ,Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Screen.

Coming to cameras, it has a 200 MP rear camera and a 10 MP front camera for selfies. It has a USB Type-C port for data syncing and charging. There is a fingerprint sensor present on the Galaxy Z Fold7 as well, along with a magnetic field sensor (compass), gyroscope sensor, proximity sensor and accelerometer sensor. It is a single SIM smartphone with support for 4G LTE, USB OTG, NFC and Wi-Fi too. The Galaxy Z Fold7 runs on Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, and all this is powered by a 4400 mAh battery. It measures Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm, Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm (height x width x thickness) with a total weight of 215 grams including battery. Buy the Galaxy Z Fold 7 .

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 5G Specifications

For years, foldables have flirted with greatness. They’ve always looked futuristic, sparked curiosity, and hinted at potential, but rarely felt like fully realized products. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 changes that. This is not a half-step upgrade. It’s a clear signal that Samsung has crossed a threshold.

Let’s break down what makes the Fold 7 the most refined foldable yet – but first, a video review.

Design: The Fold That Doesn’t Feel Like a Fold

You can’t talk about the Fold 7 without addressing the one thing you feel every time you pick it up: how incredibly thin and light it is.

Compared to the Fold 6, the Fold 7 is 26% thinner. When unfolded, it measures just 4.2mm, and folded it’s 8.9mm thick — a dramatic difference from previous generations. It weighs just 215 grams, which is still heavier than a traditional phone, but it feels more evenly distributed.

What surprised me most wasn’t just the numbers on a spec sheet in terms of the weight, but how this affected daily use. You can now stop thinking about how to carry it. It slides into the front pocket without bulging or dragging down. That’s a first for a Fold device.

Samsung also tackled durability in meaningful ways. The new Armor FlexHinge doesn’t just sound tough — it feels solid. It opens and closes with consistent resistance and less flex than before. Combined with Armor Aluminum and a reengineered frame, the Fold 7 now inspires more confidence in long-term durability.

That said, there’s one small quirk to the design: because the phone is so thin, it’s now slightly harder to open with one hand. I often had to dig in with a fingernail or use both hands. It’s a trade-off, but a minor one for such a substantial improvement in portability.

Visually, the phone looks sharp. Blue Shadow could be a favorite for those looking for bold and eye-catching without going overboard. However, if you want something more understated, Jet Black and Silver Shadow are clean and professional. There’s even a Mint option exclusive to Samsung.com if you’re after something different.

Bottom line: this is the first Galaxy Fold that feels intentional — less like a prototype, more like a product.

Display: Bigger, Better, and (Almost) Crease-Free

The Fold 7 isn’t just thinner — it’s smarter about how it uses screen real estate. And that starts with the main display, which has grown from 7.6 inches to a full 8 inches diagonally.

It’s a 2184 x 1968 AMOLED panel with adaptive 1–120Hz refresh rate, and it’s stunning. Vibrant colors, excellent contrast, and buttery-smooth scrolling are expected at this point from Samsung. But what stood out most was the crease. Or rather, the lack of it.

Yes, it’s still there. But Samsung has reengineered how the panel bends and sits inside the hinge. The crease is shallower, less visible at an angle, and far less distracting in day-to-day use. You stop noticing it after a while, which is exactly the point.

Then there’s the cover display, which now measures 6.5 inches (up from 6.3) with a 2520 x 1080 resolution and also supports 1–120Hz. The width increase might sound minor, but it has a major usability impact. Typing feels more natural. Apps don’t feel squeezed. You no longer have to open the main screen just to get things done.

In essence, the Z Fold 7 makes both screens feel like they belong. Previous models always had one screen that felt like the “real” one and another that was compromised. This is the first time both displays feel fully featured.

Camera: Not Just Improved — Legitimately Competitive

Samsung didn’t just upgrade the camera, it rethought how cameras should work on a foldable.

The headline is the 200MP main wide camera (f/1.7). It’s a major leap from the Fold 6’s 50MP shooter, and the benefits are real. Photos are incredibly detailed, and you can crop without sacrificing clarity. This isn’t just marketing, it changes how you take photos.

Then there’s the 12MP ultrawide with autofocus, which is a subtle but meaningful addition. Suddenly, macro photography on the Fold becomes possible, and good. Flower close-ups, textures, fabric details, they’re all captured with surprising sharpness and accuracy. For a foldable, this is a standout feature.

The 10MP telephoto lens offers 3x optical zoom and up to 30x space zoom, and it’s serviceable. Not flagship Ultra-level, but reliable enough to use in a pinch.

Selfies also get a boost, thanks to Samsung ditching the under-display 4MP camera from the Fold 6. The Fold 7 now features a 10MP punch-hole on the main display. It’s not as sleek visually, but image quality is way better — clearer, less noisy, and much more usable for both photos and video calls.

The only camera that still feels just okay is the cover camera, which is still 10MP. It’s fine for quick shots and calls, but don’t expect flagship performance.

Battery Life: One Full Day, No Anxiety

Foldables have a reputation for poor battery life, but the Z Fold 7 breaks the trend. With a 4,400 mAh battery, it doesn’t sound impressive on paper. But in real-world use, Samsung’s tuning and the efficient Snapdragon 8 Elite chip make a difference.

It can give a full day with ease,  around 6 to 7 hours of screen-on time. That’s with a mix of main screen and cover screen use, messaging, camera, social media, and video streaming. Heavy multitaskers might want to top up in the evening, but for most people, it holds up.

Charging is still capped at 25W, which remains a sticking point. You’ll get about 50% in 30 minutes, and a full charge in just under 90. Still, what matters most: it won’t leave you stranded midday. And that’s more than could be said about earlier Folds.

Performance & Software: Where the Fold Just Works

Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset (a custom-tuned version of the 8 Gen 3) is as fast as anything on the market. Paired with 12GB of RAM (or 16GB for the 1TB model), everything from gaming to multitasking runs smoothly.

What shines, though, is how Samsung’s software makes the foldable form factor work.

The taskbar makes switching between apps effortless. Split-screen multitasking is fast and intuitive. You can drag and drop files, text, or images between apps like Gmail, Chrome, and Samsung Notes.

Gemini Live integration adds a layer of always-on assistance — contextual search, summarizing emails, scheduling tasks — and it floats unobtrusively while you work.

It feels more like a mini laptop than a phone at times. And crucially, all of this works without bugs, lag, or clunky animations. Samsung has refined One UI to the point where the folding experience feels mature and reliable.

Verdict: Foldables Have Arrived — And This One Leads the Pack

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the first foldable that delivers on the promise of the category. It’s not just about being cool or futuristic. It’s practical. Refined. Daily-driver ready.

Yes, ksh 225000 for the 512GB might look like a steep ask, and no, it’s not for everyone. The lack of S Pen support is also a missed opportunity. But if you’ve been on the fence about foldables, or if previous Folds felt too bulky, gimmicky, or compromised, this is the phone that finally gets it right.

For the first time, the Fold feels like more than a concept.

It feels like the future — fully unfolded.