Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 at Galaxy Unpack 2025
In a groundbreaking announcement at Galaxy Unpack 2025 in New York, Samsung Electronics’ president Roh Tae-moon introduced the innovative foldable smartphones the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. Coupled with enhanced AI features and a significantly slimmer design, these new models aim to solidify Samsung’s dominance in the foldable phone market.
Breaking News: Thinnest and Lightest Foldable Phones Yet
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 boasts impressive specs: folded at just 8.9 mm thickness and 4.2 mm when unfolded, it is 25% thinner than its predecessor. The weight has been reduced by 10% to 215g, and the screen size increased by 11% to 203.1 mm. The Z Flip 7, too, sees enhancements, with a 14.9 mm to 13.7 mm reduction in thickness and an increased main display size from 170.3 mm to 174.1 mm, now supporting Samsung Dex for the first time in the series.
Next-Gen Features: AI Integration and Durability Upgrades
Highlighting Samsung’s technological prowess, the new models feature a 200-million-pixel wide-angle camera and an AI-based engine to optimize photography and video quality. With Armorflex Hinge technology, Samsung has also addressed past concerns about durability. Additionally, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite powers these devices, offering improved performance and enhancing AI capabilities like real-time language translation and advanced image editing.
Market Impact and Future Outlook
This launch is expected to provide a significant boost to Samsung’s market share, particularly in the premium segment. The advancements in AI and foldable technology come at a crucial time, helping Samsung counter competition from Chinese brands like Huawei, Lenovo, Honor, and Vivo. As Apple’s entry into the foldable market looms next year, Samsung aims to capitalize on its lead with more refined products.
Samsung Electronics has set ambitious pricing for these innovations: the 256GB model of Galaxy Z Fold 7 is priced at 237,9300 KRW, marking a 6.7% increase from the previous model. Despite the price hike, market analysts predict strong consumer demand, driven by the impending release of Apple’s foldable phone, which couldement substantially due to US government policies.
As the industry eagerly watches these developments, the relay of advancements in foldable phone technology and AI integrations continues to push the boundaries of smartphone capabilities.
