Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Exact average 86.5 · 10 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 88
Image: Samsung12 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, and 11 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: battery life.
Reviewed by Android Central, Tom's Guide, Windows Central and 9 more
The catch: Very expensive, with only average battery life.
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What 12 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90Android Central
The reviewer calls the redesigned Fold 7 the first Samsung foldable they would recommend to nearly anyone, praising its thinness, big screens and strong camera.
Read Android Central review - 90Tom's Guide
A foldable that finally feels right, being thin and light with great screens, cameras and AI.
Read Tom's Guide review - 90Windows Central
A remarkable accomplishment and the first foldable everyone should consider, with a sleek ultra-thin design and 200MP camera.
Read Windows Central review - 90PCMag UK
PCMag names the Fold 7 the best folding phone available, praising its slim refined design, displays and power.
Read PCMag UK review - 90Trusted Reviews
The first Fold that does not feel like a compromise: slim, fast, with great screens and a big new camera.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 90Tech Advisor
Probably the best foldable available, with a very slim body, better cameras and a shallower crease.
Read Tech Advisor review - 90TechRadar
An excellent foldable that takes another big step forward, with strong performance and deeply integrated AI features.
Read TechRadar review - 88Engadget
Engadget calls the Fold 7 the point where foldables finally feel like regular phones, thanks to a much thinner and lighter body.
Read Engadget review - 80Expert Reviews
Samsung's best foldable yet, with a slim design, powerful chip and excellent camera.
Read Expert Reviews review - 80The Verge
A thin, luxurious and impressive foldable that is simply very nice to use.
Read The Verge review - 83est.CNET
Only the headline and byline survive in the page text, but the title says Samsung has finally got the foldable right, which signals a favourable verdict.
Read CNET review - 77est.GSMArena
This lab-test page of the review shows larger displays but slightly dimmer than last year, below-average battery endurance and slow charging.
Read GSMArena review
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Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 worth it?
Most critics think so: 11 of 12 recommend it. Very expensive, with only average battery life.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
Broad agreement: scores range from 77 (GSMArena) to 90 (Android Central), a spread of 13 points across 12 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
Battery life (8 of 12 reviews), Price (5 of 12 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.