The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 fixes my biggest complaint, but I'd still never buy one here's why

Date:
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:30:00 +0000

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Ive always thought the cover screens on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold line of folding phones were too slim to use comfortably, but the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 solves this issue the only problem now is the price.

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Samsung has revealed the Galaxy Z Fold 7 , the next generation of its iconic
Z Fold folding phone series and successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 , which we list as one of the leading folding phones money can buy.

Though the Galaxy Z Fold 7 wont ship until July 25, I briefly got to try the new foldable at a Samsung pop-up in London and having held the phone in my own hands, I have to say Im very, very impressed with its construction. Samsung has done a wonderful job in making a phone that both looks better and feels like a more natural choice for an everyday carry.

As our hands-on Galaxy Z Fold 7 review notes, Samsungs latest foldable measures just 4.2mm thick when unfolded, with an 8-inch folding main display and 6.5-inch cover screen.

In addition to being razor thin, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 fixes an issue with the
Z Fold series thats bugged me for years, and even stopped me from considering buying one in the past. A cover screen worth celebrating A visibly wider and larger cover screen fixes my main issue with the Galaxy Z Fold series (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future)

Im talking about the cover screen specifically how slim and tall it is. Ive always felt that the cover screen on the Galaxy Z Fold line is far too skinny to comfortably use.

Its not just a matter of display size, either the Galaxy Z Fold 6 sports a 6.3-inch display, but because of the dimensions of the inner display this has to occupy a 22:9 aspect ratio. For reference, the industry standard for slab phones is currently 19.5:9 still tall, but much wider in-hand than the
Galaxy Z Fold 6.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 fixes this issue. Not only is the cover screen larger at 6.5 inches, its got a new aspect ratio of 21:9 not far off the Galaxy Z Fold 6s 22:9 display, but enough of a change to instantly feel more useful, familiar, and inviting. For me, the thinner frame is the second big design
win for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 after the new cover screen. (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future)

It might seem odd make such a stand about the cover display of a folding
phone after all, youre likely buying it for the large inner folding display. But having used a handful of folding phones, I can say with confidence that the cover display is key if a phone maker wants its handset to rank amidst
the best folding phones .

Like it or not, there will be times when you need to use your phone one-handed, or discreetly, or quickly and in these moments having a properly useful cover screen is important. And to be frank, with the high price of folding phones, it's reasonable to expect a great experience from one at all times.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 nails this crucial feature I can tell you that much just from my few minutes with it. Id go so far as to say Samsung has produced a truly stunning piece of hardware.

Nonetheless, I still wont be buying one, for a pretty simple reason: price. Perturbing price The Galaxy Z Fold 7 launches with a bigger screen, and
bigger price tag, than its predecessor (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future)

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will retail for $1,999 / 1,799 / AU$2,899. Thats the most expensive starting price Ive ever seen for a widely released phone, and a single US dollar away from $2,000

I dont know about you but Im not dropping two grand on a phone, even if it's
a beautifully built and profoundly capable handset. Im sure there are people who are ready to part with this much money for the Galaxy Z Fold 7*, but Im not one of them (*do keep an eye on our phone deals coverage for the latest discounts and trade-in offers).

Looking just at the US pricing, for $1,999 you could buy two Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus handsets, four PS5 Slim consoles or seven Apple Watch SE s. That is
a lot of buying power to give up for a single device, and too much for me to consider purchasing though do keep an eye out for our upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 review for a more detailed perspective backed by real-world testing.

Admittedly, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 didnt cost much less at launch, with a price tag of $1,899 / 1,799 / AU$2,749.

As for its rivals, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $1,799 / 1,749 / AU$2,699, and the OnePlus Open launched (in 2023) at $1,699 / 1,599. Whether by Samsungs standards, or those of its rivals, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a significant step up in price.

So, brilliant job Samsung, but Im still not buying a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. What do you think is the Galaxy Z Fold 7 too expensive? Or does the new design justify the price? Let us know in the comments below. You might also like New Samsung tri-fold leaks may have revealed its launch window and official name Im a serial iPhone screen-shotter, and I cant wait to use these 3 new features when iOS 26 launches I've used every Samsung flagship, here's why the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is one of the best



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