Samsung's Fold line has been slowly improving year after year — but the Galaxy Fold 7 looks like the one that actually delivers. With the official announcement locked in for July 9, here's everything leaked so far, from specs and cameras to price and release date.
A Design That Finally Gets Thin Right
The most jaw-dropping change is the thickness. Leaks point to just 4.2mm unfolded and 8.9mm folded — a full 3.2mm thinner than the Fold 6 when closed. That puts it on par with the Oppo Find N5, which is currently the thinnest foldable on the market.
It's also meaningfully larger. The Fold 7 is reportedly around 4mm taller and over 1cm wider than its predecessor. At 215g, it weighs about the same as the S25 Ultra — but unfold it and that weight spreads across a much bigger canvas.
Color options: Shadow Blue, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, and a new Mint Green. A Samsung-exclusive Icy Blue is also expected.
Bigger Screens Across the Board
The Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 is set to get a 6.5-inch cover display (up from 6.3 inches) and an 8-inch inner screen (up from 7.6 inches). Both are expected to hit 120Hz, near-2K resolution, and 2,600 nits of peak brightness.
One trade-off: the under-display camera on the inner screen is likely gone, replaced by a small punch-hole. You'll lose that uninterrupted canvas, though Samsung may compensate with an anti-reflective coating and improved crease reduction on the fold line.
Cameras — One Big Jump, Some Disappointments
The main camera is getting a serious upgrade: a 200-megapixel sensor, the same one found in the S25 Ultra. That's a massive step up from the 50MP module that's been around since the Fold 4. The inner selfie camera also improves from 4MP to 10MP.
The rest of the camera system? Mostly unchanged. The ultrawide is still 12MP, and the telephoto remains a 10MP shooter that struggled with zoom quality on the Fold 6. If cameras are your top priority, the S25 Ultra still wins.
Performance and Software
Inside is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Galaxy chip — the same tuned silicon powering the S25 Ultra. Expect 12GB of RAM standard, with 256GB or 512GB storage. A 16GB/1TB variant may come to select markets.
Software-wise, the Fold 7 and Flip 7 are rumored to be the first Samsung devices to launch with One UI 8 — even ahead of the Ultra series. One early feature: an adaptive lock screen clock that resizes to fill empty space and match your wallpaper.
Battery and Charging: Still the Weak Spot
Here's where it stings. The Fold 7 is expected to keep the same 4,400mAh battery as the Fold 6, with no silicon-carbon upgrade and no charging speed improvement — still 25W wired, 15W wireless. For a flagship in 2026, that's a real gap. Don't expect all-day battery confidence; plan on charging before bed.
Price and Availability
The Fold 7 event is July 9, with shipping expected by late July or early August. Pricing leaks suggest around €2,227 / £1,899 for the 256GB model — a noticeable bump over its predecessor. That said, foldables depreciate fast. The Fold 6 already sells for under £750 used. If you can wait a few months after launch, you'll get the Fold 7 for a much more palatable price.
Worth the Upgrade?
If you're on a Fold 5 or older, this is an easy yes. The thinner build, larger screens, and 200MP main camera are genuine improvements you'll feel every day. If you just bought a Fold 6, the calculus is tougher — the display and camera are better, but the battery and charging are the same. The Fold 8 may be where everything finally comes together. But for the definitive foldable experience available today, the Galaxy Fold 7 is shaping up to be it.
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