The Galaxy Z Fold series has become synonymous with cutting-edge foldable technology.
Although it hasn’t been long since the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, rumors surrounding the next entry in the series – the Galaxy Z Fold 7 – are already building anticipation.
Despite being early in the development cycle, leaks suggest Samsung’s next foldable could be slimmer and larger, with significant improvements across the board.
Here’s what we know so far.
When will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 be released?
Samsung’s release cycle for flagship devices is well-established, with new Galaxy Z Fold models debuting annually at the company’s Unpacked events around the mid-point of each calendar year.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 6 launched in 2024, so it’s safe to assume that the Z Fold 7 will follow suit in 2025.
If past trends hold, we can expect the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to be revealed in July or August 2025, coinciding with next year’s Unpacked event.
How much will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 cost?
Pricing rumors for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 are speculative at this point, but looking at recent models can give us a reasonable estimate:
Sadly, it doesn’t look like things will be getting any cheaper for the next generation. According to leaker PandaFlash on X, both the Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 will have the same prices as their predecessors in “most markets”.
That’s likely to include the UK and US, so you’ll still probably have to pay almost £2,000/$2,000 or even more for the device. Of course, this may turn out to be incorrect and there may be significant price reductions, but that doesn’t seem likely.
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Once the phone is officially announced, it will likely be available for pre-order immediately after the Unpacked event, just as previous models have been, with an on-sale date 1-2 weeks later.
What specs and features will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 have?
While we’re still far from an official spec sheet, early rumors provide an exciting glimpse into what the Galaxy Z Fold 7 might offer.
Samsung seems focused on creating a slimmer, more lightweight device without compromising on screen size or performance.
A second model?
Samsung appears to be planning two versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for release next year, according to a report by a Dutch site GalaxyClub.
Three codenames for upcoming foldables have been revealed: ‘B7’ for the Galaxy Z Flip 7, ‘Q7’ for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and ‘Q7M’ for an unidentified foldable.
The ‘Q7’ codename aligns with Samsung’s convention for its Fold series, suggesting that both Q7 and Q7M may be part of the Fold lineup. However, the ‘M’ in Q7M remains a mystery.
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Typically, Samsung’s Special Edition phones include an ‘A’ suffix, as seen with the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition coded as ‘Q6A.’
The absence of this ‘A’ designation raises the possibility that the Q7M might be a different model, for example, the Galaxy Z Fold FE, a more budget-friendly version of the Fold series.
Design
One of the standout rumors (via Korea Economic Daily) is that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be thinner and lighter than its predecessors. This report suggested the Fold 7 would be around the same thickness as the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which is just 8.6mm thick.
Leaked CAD renders published by Android Headlines appear to confirm this. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will supposedly measure just 4.5mm thick when unfolded, and 9.5mm when folded – potentially dropping to closer to 9mm if you don’t include the camera bump. This would make it the slimmest Galaxy Fold yet, even edging past the Fold Special Edition’s 10.6mm folded thickness.
This matches up with a previous rumor from Kro on X, who suggested the Fold 7 would beat the Special Edition in terms of thinness. As with all CAD-based leaks, some physical elements may change in the final product, but the broad strokes appear to be accurate.
It’s a little thicker than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but not by much. This would be a significant achievement, considering the Z Fold 6 comes in at 12.1mm when folded.
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Back in late August, Honor teased Samsung as it promoted the Magic V3, which comes in much slimmer at 9.2mm.
Samsung has a history of slimming down its foldables, and the Z Fold 7 could continue that trend while ensuring the phone maintains its durability in spite of a thinner profile.
Despite the slimming, don’t expect major design changes. PandaFlash claims Samsung will keep the flat frame and camera rings of the Fold 6.
Display
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 could feature a larger display, with rumors (via KED Global) pointing to an interior foldable screen that expands to 8 inches, up from the Z Fold 6’s 7.6-inch main panel. This would make it one of the largest foldable screens on the market (Huawei’s Mate XT notwithstanding).
This is largely echoed by leaked CADs from the reputable Android Headlines. They suggest the inner screen may increase to 8.2 inches, and the cover screen to 6.5 inches. That’s up slightly from the Z Fold 6’s 7.6-inch inner panel.
