Samsung’s seventh-gen book-style foldable arrives in India with a thinner, lighter design, larger screens, a 200MP main camera and seven years of software support. Here’s the essential information—confirmed and current—plus early takeaways from hands-on reviews.

By Muzamil Ahad – Founder, DoorDasherHelpCentral.com — Updated 2025-08-15

key specs (at a glance)

Most details above are drawn from the official India press spec sheet and buy page, supplemented by reputable early reviews for camera/battery context.

what’s new vs galaxy z fold 6?

• Thinner and lighter chassis: Fold 7 measures just 8.9mm folded and 4.2mm unfolded, with weight down to ~215g, making it the lightest book-style foldable right now. In hand, multiple reviewers note it finally feels closer to a slab phone.
  
• Larger, more usable screens: The cover display grows to 6.5 inches with a 21:9 aspect ratio, improving one-hand typing and everyday use when closed. The inner display stretches to 8.0 inches, up from 7.6 inches on Fold 6.
  
• Big camera upgrade: The main sensor jumps to 200MP; telephoto remains 10MP 3x, ultrawide 12MP. Early impressions suggest sharper detail and improved low-light processing.
  
• S Pen support removed: To achieve the slim profile, Samsung dropped the digitizer layer—there’s no S Pen support on Fold 7. If stylus note-taking was essential, this is a meaningful trade-off.
  
• Software commitment: Ships with Android 16 / One UI 8 and a seven-year update promise—now standard on Samsung’s latest flagships and foldables.

rivals to consider

(If you want a book-style foldable available in India right now with wide service coverage, Samsung’s own Fold line still has the most straightforward purchase and support path.)

real-world performance and first impressions

display and design

The new proportions fix a longstanding complaint: the 6.5-inch 21:9 cover finally feels like a normal phone when shut, and the 8-inch inner panel is more immersive for split-screen work. Reviewers uniformly praise the thin, 215g chassis and tighter hinge with a subtler crease. Peak brightness remains a strong ~2600 nits, aiding outdoor visibility.

performance and thermals

With Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and up to 16GB RAM, everyday performance and heavy multitasking feel flagship-grade. Early benches and hands-on testing report instant app switching and responsive gaming. Sustained thermals appear well-managed for a slim foldable, but formal endurance testing over weeks will paint the full picture.

camera quality (photos and video)

The step up to a 200MP main brings crisper detail and better night shots, while the switch to a 10MP punch-hole inner selfie is a quality upgrade over the old under-display camera. The 3x telephoto is unchanged and still the weak link next to rivals with 5x periscope options. Expect reliable colors and stabilization; zoom flexibility remains mid-pack.

battery life and charging

Battery capacity stays at 4400mAh with 25W wired and 15W wireless charging. In early review use, screen-on time sits around ~5 hours with a typical day of mixed usage, and ~50% in ~30 minutes is realistic with a Samsung 25W adapter (sold separately). This is one area where Chinese rivals pull ahead on both capacity and charging speed.

software and updates

Fold 7 debuts with Android 16 / One UI 8 and Samsung’s most aggressive support policy: seven years of OS upgrades and security patches. Multitasking tools (multi-window, taskbar, drag-and-drop), plus Galaxy/Google AI features tuned for large screens, make the foldable form factor more productive out of the box.

price and availability (india)

• Starting price: ₹1,74,999 for 12GB/256GB; ₹1,86,999 for 12GB/512GB; ₹2,16,999 for 16GB/1TB.
• Availability: Pre-orders opened July 9; open sale from July 25 via Samsung.com and partner retailers.
• Colors: Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black; Mint is an online exclusive in some markets.

should you upgrade?

• From Galaxy Z Fold 6: The thinner, lighter body, bigger screens and 200MP camera are meaningful quality-of-life gains. If you don’t need S Pen, it’s a satisfying upgrade; if stylus input is essential, consider staying on Fold 6 or moving to S25 Ultra.
  
• From a 2-year-old phone (or older): Expect a major jump in speed, cameras, displays and software longevity (7 years). Fold 7 is the most refined book-style foldable widely sold in India, but the price is steep; factor in trade-in or bank offers.
  
• On a tighter budget: If you want the foldable experience at lower cost, consider waiting for festive-season discounts or exploring flip-style foldables; they’re cheaper, though they don’t replace a tablet like Fold 7 does.

faqs

Does Galaxy Z Fold 7 include a charger in the box?
No. Samsung sells the 25W power adapter separately; you get a USB-C cable in the box.

Is there an official water/dust rating?
Yes. IP48: submersion in up to 1.5m fresh water for up to 30 minutes and limited dust protection. As always, water resistance can degrade over time.

Does it support eSIM or microSD expansion?
It supports multi-eSIM (and up to two nano-SIMs, market-dependent). There’s no microSD slot.

What 5G and Wi-Fi standards are supported?
It supports 5G (market-dependent bands) and Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4.

pros

• Thin, light design that finally handles like a normal phone when closed.
• Larger 8-inch main display and 21:9 cover screen improve both work and play.
• 200MP main camera brings a noticeable step-up in detail and low-light.
• Android 16 at launch with seven years of updates.

cons

• Battery capacity and 25W charging lag behind rivals.
• No S Pen support this year.
• Expensive starting price in India.

verdict

Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the first Fold in years that materially rethinks the experience: it’s easier to pocket, friendlier to use closed, and more capable when open. The camera upgrade and long software support future-proof the purchase better than most Android phones. At the same time, the unchanged battery capacity and 25W charging—and the removal of S Pen support—are clear compromises, and the asking price remains high. If the goal is a do-everything phone-plus-tablet with reliable updates in India, Fold 7 is the most polished option today; just go in knowing where it leads and where it still follows.