Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: A Breakthrough in Thinness, But Is It Worth the $2,000 Price Tag?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: A Breakthrough in Thinness, But Is It Worth the $2,000 Price Tag?
Samsung’s latest foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, has arrived, and it’s making waves primarily for one astonishing feature: its incredibly thin and light design. After a week of testing, tech reviewer Henry T. Casey from CNN Underscored found himself surprised by Samsung’s achievement in making the Z Fold 7 significantly slimmer than its predecessors, almost as thin as a standard flagship phone like the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Beyond its svelte form factor, the Z Fold 7 boasts an impressive 8-inch AMOLED inner display, delivering vibrant visuals perfect for video consumption, multitasking, and mobile gaming. Battery life is another standout, with the device lasting over 21 hours in video playback tests, outperforming several current iPhone 16 models. Performance is snappy, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor, handling everyday tasks and even generative AI features with ease.
However, the premium $2,000+ price tag comes with a list of compromises that temper enthusiasm. While the camera system is “good enough,” it falls short of expectations for a device in this price bracket, particularly with its 3x optical zoom limit and inconsistent portrait and close-up performance. Android’s software optimization for the large foldable screen remains an issue, with apps like Instagram exhibiting awkward cropping and display anomalies. Practical design flaws include a noticeable camera bump that causes the phone to wobble when laid flat, and the facial recognition system is less reliable than competitors.
Ultimately, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 represents a significant leap forward in foldable design, showcasing Samsung’s engineering prowess. Yet, for many, the trade-offs in camera quality, software polish, and the steep cost may make it a difficult recommendation, especially for users unwilling to overlook these imperfections for the sake of a groundbreaking form factor.
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