I'm ready to buy a new foldable - Samsung Fold7
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Go to mybossisveryshort.com for all your case, screen protector, and overpriced sticker needs. Elijah has been a fan of folding phones for ages now, but after his Fold4's screen broke, he's been hesitant about spending the thousands of dollars to replace it. With the new Fold7's thin design and massively upgraded cameras, it might just be enough to convince him to finally come back to the folding lifestyle. Pre-Order a Galaxy Z Fold7: howl.link ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Affiliate links powered in part by affilimate.com Linus Sebastian is an investor in Framework Computer, Inc CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Elijah wants a new phone 0:23 Design impressions 1:29 The screens and camera bump 2:47 Sponsor - dbrand 3:13 Specs, OS, repairability 4:56 Camera impressions 6:36 Screen impressions 7:31 Speaker impressions 8:49 Pricing and overall thoughts 9:20 Outro
The video provides a hands-on first impression of the Samsung Galaxy Fold7, emphasizing how exceptionally thin the device is when folded and how that thinness translates to a dramatically different feel when unfolded. The host notes improvements to the Armor Flex hinge with a water droplet design and a multi-rail system, which helps reduce crease visibility and allows the phone to be noticeably thinner than prior models. He describes the outside display as a 21x9 aspect ratio, comparable in width to a slab phone, which aids one-handed use, and he comments on the main interior screen being thicker to improve durability. The camera bump on the rear module is highlighted as a major design quirk, since it prevents the phone from lying flat; the host jokes about screen protection decisions and demonstrates applying a Dbrand screen protector. Performance is tied to the Snapdragon 8 Elite 4 Galaxy chipset, with promises of AI features and up to 24 hours of video playback, though real-world multitasking behavior remains to be tested. The software story centers on Android 16 out of the box and Samsung promising seven years of software and security updates, while repairability is touched on as a potential future direction. The camera system overall is praised for high resolution outside photography and impressive zoom capabilities, including 200 MP main camera and telephoto and ultrawide lenses; the host also notes selfie performance and the potential limitations of the punch-hole front camera. Overall, the Fold7 is framed as a bold, premium option that pushes the folding form factor forward, albeit with questions about practical daily use, durability, pricing, and how much the design trade-offs affect media consumption and durability in real life.
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Questions answered
- What is the key hinge improvement on the Galaxy Fold7 and how does it affect durability and crease visibility?
- The Fold7 uses Samsung's Armor Flex hinge with a water droplet design and a multi-rail structure to enable a thinner profile while reducing crease visibility and improving hinge reliability.
- What are the major camera and display specs highlighted for the Fold7 in this review?
- The phone features a 200 MP main external camera, a 10 MP telephoto, and a 12 MP ultra-wide on the outside, with a high quality interior display; the reviewer notes strong color, brightness, and AI upscaling performance on photos and videos.
- What software and update commitments are mentioned for the Galaxy Fold7
- Samsung promises seven years of software updates and seven years of security updates, with the Fold7 shipping with Android 16 out of the box.