Samsung Z Fold/Flip 7 Impressions: Major Upgrades!
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The video opens with a candid assessment of the yearly upgrade cycle for Samsung foldables, arguing that the Fold 7 and Flip 7 bring meaningful hardware updates after last year’s relatively minimal refresh. The presenter highlights a thinner, lighter chassis and redesigned hinges, noting the Fold 7 weighs 215 grams and measures under 8.9 mm when closed, making it noticeably more usable in the closed state. He emphasizes that Samsung has improved both closed and open usage, with the Fold 7 expanding to an 8-inch tablet-like display when opened and benefiting from the latest One UI 8 on Android 16 out of the box. The camera system is addressed in detail, with the Fold 7 adopting the main 200 MP camera from the Galaxy S25 Ultra, along with still-capable ultrawide and telephoto modules, delivering superior image quality even if the camera stack on foldables remains slightly behind flagship slab phones. The video also analyzes the internal components, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and RAM configurations, stressing that the combination supports strong multitasking and fast AI tools while noting that the base model’s price has increased to $1,999, making the overall package a premium but competitive option within the foldable market.
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Questions answered
- Why don't Fold 7 owners get S Pen support anymore and how does that affect user workflows?
- The Fold 7 removes S Pen support to simplify the design and hinge system, focusing on a thinner, lighter build. This affects users who rely on stylus-driven note-taking or drafting on the inner display, making the device less appealing to pen users while offering a more compact form factor and improved camera hardware.
- How does the Fold 7 compare to competing foldables in terms of usability when closed versus open?
- Samsung claims improvements for both states: when closed, the device is thinner and lighter with a more usable cover area, and when open, it delivers an 8-inch tablet-like display with enhanced multitasking, supported by One UI 8 and Android 16.