Samsung’s New Foldable Smartphones: Thinner, Smarter, and Ready to Wow in 2025

By Shakir Bukhari


Samsung has just redefined what's possible with smartphones. At their Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event in New York, the tech giant unveiled three groundbreaking foldable devices that address years of user complaints while pushing the boundaries of mobile innovation. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the brand-new Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE represent Samsung's most ambitious leap forward in foldable technology.




The Big Three: What Makes Them Special?

  1. (a) Galaxy Z Fold 7: Your Pocket-Sized Powerhouse Tablet
    • Thinner & Lighter Than Ever: Seriously, this thing is mind-blowing. Folded, it's slimmer than many regular phones (just 8.9mm!). Unfolded, it's impossibly thin (4.2mm) and lighter than Samsung's own top-tier Galaxy S25 Ultra (215 grams). Finally, a foldable that doesn't feel like a brick!
    • Bigger, Better Screens: More screen real estate! A 6.5-inch cover display (easier to use folded) unfolds into a massive 8-inch tablet-like canvas perfect for work, movies, or gaming. The annoying crease? Way less noticeable thanks to a new, super-smooth hinge.
    • Camera King: A jaw-dropping 200MP main camera steals the show – that's four times more detail than before! Low-light shots are brighter, and pro-level photos are now achievable for everyone.
    • AI Brainiac: Powered by the latest Snapdragon chip and Android 16, it's lightning-fast. Galaxy AI is baked in deep: multitask like a pro, edit photos magically (erase photobombers!), translate calls live, and get smart summaries instantly.
    • The S-Pen Shift: Yep, the built-in slot is gone! Samsung sacrificed it for that incredible thinness. The S-Pen still works, but you'll carry it separately. It’s a bold move, prioritising sleekness for the masses over a niche feature. Is it worth it? For many craving a truly pocketable big screen, absolutely.
    • Price Point: Starts at $1,999. Premium? Yes. But you're getting cutting-edge tech.



  1. (b) Galaxy Z Flip 7: Style Meets Serious Smarts
    • Cover Screen Revolution: The massive 4.1-inch edge-to-edge FlexWindow is the star! No more tiny notifications. See full messages, reply, control music, take stunning selfies with the main cameras, run apps like Maps, and even chat with Google's Gemini AI – all without flipping it open! It's your mini command centre.
    • Ultra-Portable & Durable: Folds down super slim (13.7mm) and light (188g). Built tough with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and Armour Aluminium – ready for your pocket or purse.
    • Battery Beast: A huge 4,300mAh battery means up to 31 hours of video playback – goodbye, battery anxiety!
    • AI Style Guru: Point the camera at your outfit, and Gemini Live gives fashion tips. Use real-time filters before you snap. It's AI that feels fun and genuinely useful.
    • Price Point: Starts at $1,099. Style and smarts packed into a flip.



1 (c) Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE: The Foldable For (Almost) Everyone!
    • The Headline Grabber: This is HUGE news. The Fan Edition (FE) brings the core foldable flip experience down to $899! Samsung finally tackled the biggest foldable hurdle: the price tag.
    • The Compromise? You get a familiar 3.4-inch cover screen (like last year's Flip), a slightly older processor (Exynos 2400), 8GB RAM (vs 12GB on Flip 7), and a smaller 4,000mAh battery. Materials might feel a tad less premium.
    • The Win? You still get the essential magic: the satisfying flip, a large main screen (6.7 inches), solid 50MP cameras, DeX support, Android 16, and SEVEN years of updates. It delivers the foldable thrill without the flagship sting.
    • Why It Matters: This opens the door for millions of curious people about foldables, but they are scared off by the cost. A major step towards the mainstream!




AI: The Secret Sauce in EVERY Fold

Forget gimmicks. Galaxy AI is the core experience across all three, making them feel futuristic:




  • Photo Wizardry: Erase unwanted people or objects after you take the shot? Resize or move things? Perfect group photos? Done.
  • Super Summaries: Get quick digests of long articles, web pages, or voice notes. Lifesaver!
  • Real-Time Translation: Break language barriers instantly in calls or chats.
  • Smarter Every Day: AI helps manage tasks, optimises battery life based on your habits, and learns how you use your phone.


Why This Launch is a BIG Deal (Beyond Cool Phones)

Samsung isn't just selling gadgets; it's sending shockwaves through the tech world:




  1. Thin is FINALLY In: By slashing bulk (especially on the Fold 7), Samsung crushed the biggest complaint. Foldables can now truly be everyday phones.
  2. AI is Non-Negotiable: These phones prove foldables are the perfect playground for powerful AI, offering unique experiences flat screens struggle with (like using AI fully on the Flip 7's cover screen!).
  3. Affordability HAS Arrived: The Z Flip 7 FE is a strategic masterstroke. Lowering the entry price massively expands the market and pressures rivals (looking at you, Apple?) to follow suit or innovate harder.
  4. User Experience First: Ditching the built-in S-Pen for thinness shows Samsung prioritising what most users want in the Fold line: portability above all else.
  5. Durability Push: Stronger hinges (Armour FlexHinge) and tougher glass (Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2) show a commitment to making foldables last. The challenge? Proving they're as durable long-term as traditional phones.


The Future is Flexible (and Intelligent!)

Samsung's triple launch tackles the old foldable pain points head-on: too thick, too expensive, not useful enough. The result? Phones that are:

  • Sleeker than ever before.
  • Smarter thanks to deeply integrated, helpful AI.
  • More Accessible with the budget-friendly FE model.



The message is clear: Foldables aren't a niche toy anymore. They're evolving into powerful, practical, and increasingly popular devices ready for the spotlight. Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi – the pressure is officially on. The foldable revolution just got real, and it's inviting everyone to the party.




So, which foldable flips your switch? The productivity beast Z Fold 7? The stylish AI pocket rocket Z Flip 7? Or the gateway drug to foldable fun, the Z Flip 7 FE? The future of phones bends, and it's looking brighter (and thinner!) than ever. Could you let me know if you are ready to unfold it?

Shakir Bukhari

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  1. Data & StatisticsJuly 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM

    The heavy integration of Galaxy AI across all models is another crucial trend. It shows that AI isn't just a buzzword; it's becoming deeply embedded in our devices, making them more intuitive, efficient, and personalized. From enhanced camera features to smarter communication, AI is quietly transforming how we use our phones, anticipating our needs and simplifying complex tasks.

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