If you thought foldables were just a passing fad, think again Samsung’s recent leaks suggest that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 will shatter norms and perhaps even set some records. In a world where every millimeter and every gram counts, the 2025 foldables are poised to be the thinnest, lightest, and most feature-packed to have ever existed. The anticipation is buzzing as Samsung prepares for its Unpacked event on July 9, with leaks sharing nearly every detail and leaving little to anyone’s imagination about the tech loyalists.
This year’s three-model trilogy the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and the fresh Z Flip 7 FE radical aren’t merely incremental increments. They are a meeting of engineering skill, design creativity, and user-centricity. From history-making camera resolutions to the reinvention of the hinge, these are the nine most compelling tech leaps that distinguish Samsung’s 2025 foldable.
1. Thinner and Lighter Than Ever: A New Benchmark for Foldables
Samsung’s unrelenting push towards portability has had the Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch with a thickness of 4.2mm when unfolded and 8.9mm in its folded state, placing it as thin as the Oppo Find N5 and a hair thicker than the Honor Magic V5. At 216 grams, it is the lightest foldable book-style phone to be made so far and is even lighter than the Vivo X Fold5 and Honor Magic V5 by a gram. It is all the more impressive with the increased screen real estate and the long-lasting battery on the device. The Fold 7’s thin form factor will be marketed by Samsung as a selling point, straight out of the gate in response to growing competition in the foldable category.
2. Big Screens Without Compromise
The Fold 7’s external screen now measures 6.5 inches, while its foldable internal screen measures expansive at 8 inches. Both are expected to be high-refresh AMOLED screens with an immersive visual experience. The Z Flip 7, meanwhile, introduces a dramatic design transformation with a 4.1-inch wraparound cover screen that curves around the dual camera lenses, harking back to Motorola’s Razr+ and freeing up space for widgets and notifications. The Flip 7’s internal screen is now 6.9 inches, providing extra room for multitasking and media viewing. PhoneArena reported that both phones feature incredibly thin profiles despite these larger screens.
3. History-Breaking Camera Technology
Samsung finally closes the gap with traditional flagships by delivering the Fold 7 with a 200MP primary camera sensor, one step up from the 50MP sensors of previous generations. The sensor, doubtless identical to the one found on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, will deliver unprecedented detail and sharpness. Whereas the Flip 7 selects a 50MP main camera, it also brings a big leap for the clamshell design. As noted by TechRadar, this camera upgrade could be the clincher the firm has been looking for in the foldable space to make it more photog-friendly.
4. Battery Life: Big Screens, Big Power
Despite Fold 7’s extra screens, Samsung managed to retain a 4,400mAh battery, just like last year. The Flip 7 is not holding back either, which packs a 4,300mAh battery surely one of the largest ever in the flip- style foldable. The new Z Flip 7 FE, being a lower-end variant, still packs a 4,000mAh battery, trumping most of its previous flip phones. Android Police also cites these as impressive capacities, especially because Samsung claims higher efficiency from new chipset and display technology.
5. Snapdragon 8 Elite Powers the Flagships
Both Flip 7 and Fold 7 are rumored to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the very same monster found in the Galaxy S25 series. Not just a faster performance is assured by this next-gen processor, but also improved AI capabilities, potentially even a free Google AI Pro subscription for early adopters. The Flip 7 FE is reportedly using a somewhat weaker Exynos chip in order to keep costs down, according to rumored charts.
6. Storage Options for Everyone
Samsung is catering to a large group of users with storage options that range from 128GB for the Flip 7 FE to a rumored 1TB edition of the Fold 7 in select areas. The entry-level Fold 7 and Flip 7 will have 256GB and 512GB versions, with enough space for multimedia, apps, and work usage. This multi-level approach allows Samsung to penetrate power users as well as consumers seeking more entry-level price points into the foldable market.
7. Design Innovations: Wraparound Displays and Squircle Watches
Flip 7’s wraparound cover display is more than an aesthetic touch it’s a transformation of the user experience through more immersive interaction and easier access to notifications. Hands-on leaks such as those reported by 9to5Google confirm Flip 7’s reduced profile and virtually crease-free screen. Samsung’s wearable lineup is also changing, as the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic adopt a signature “squircle” body shape, the start of a new chapter for Samsung’s wearables.
8. Color Options and Segmentation
The Flip 7 and Fold 7 will be available in Blue, Black, and Silver, while the Flip 7 FE keeps it simple with Black and White. This segmentation approach, aside from dividing the premium and midrange devices, also caters to more individual preferences. The colors employed, according to Vocal Media, reflect Samsung’s intent to appeal to both appearance-oriented consumers and value-oriented consumers.
9. The Evolution of the Hinge: From Hideaway to Flex
It has been a story of relentless innovation from the original Hideaway Hinge to the present-day Flex Hinge. Each generation has brought improvements in longevity, dust resistance, and slenderness. The hinge of the Fold 7, drawing inspiration from the Flex Hinge introduced with the Fold 5, enables the phone’s record-breaking thinness and frictionless folding. This has been at the heart of making foldables more useful and appealing for day-to-day consumption, as Samsung’s own history chronicles.
With the July 9 Unpacked launch just around the corner, Samsung’s new-generation foldables are already creating buzz among enthusiasts. Not only do the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 series shatter what is possible in mobile engineering, but they also represent a maturation for the foldable market. Whether it’s the historic thinness, the camera leap, or the clever design touches, Samsung is making a compelling case for foldables as the future of smartphones. The only thing left is the formal announcement and perhaps some surprises along the way.
