It’s Samsung’s finest foldable to date, yet it’s also the priciest foldable Samsung has ever released.
After years of stagnant advancements, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has provided foldable phone enthusiasts with everything they desired and beyond. This year, Samsung introduced the top mobile processor, a 200MP primary camera sensor, and a revamped slim and lightweight design for its high-end Fold. However, Galaxy Z Fold users might have also received something they weren’t looking for: the $2,000 starting price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
For those monitoring from home, this makes the Galaxy Z Fold 7 the most expensive Samsung foldable ever launched in the U.S. It’s even costlier than the original Galaxy Z Fold released in 2019 for $1,980. Naturally, inflation, tariff variability, and various other factors could account for the price increase, yet this indicates that the decision to purchase the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is more intricate than ever.
Individuals considering an upgrade must assess their current device and determine if acquiring the latest Samsung foldable justifies the steep price. For anyone with a recent foldable from Samsung, Google, or OnePlus, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is likely out of their reach—unless they take advantage of incredible pre-order trade-in offers. Justifying an upgrade is simpler with an older model, as the enhancements accumulate over multiple generations.
Let’s examine the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s pricing and specifications to assist you in deciding whether to upgrade or stay with your current device.
Should you transition to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 from a Galaxy Z Fold 6?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 was already an impressive foldable, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 enhances those earlier improvements. Is there sufficient new features in the latest model to entice current users to switch? That likely hinges on personal opinion. There are several notable enhancements, yet it may be difficult to rationalize spending $2,000 on a foldable just one year after paying $1,900 for the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
The primary distinctions between these two models lie in their display dimensions and designs. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has larger inner and outer screens, measuring 8 inches on the main display and 6.5 inches on the cover display. This is an increase from the 7.6-inch main screen and a 6.3-inch cover screen of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Most importantly, the newer model features a wider cover screen, which should provide a more comfortable typing and usage experience.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is significantly thinner and lighter than its predecessor, which may be the most compelling reason to upgrade. It measures only 8.9mm in thickness when closed, allowing for the addition of a case while still remaining under the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s 12.1mm thickness. Moreover, the new version weighs merely 215 grams, making it lighter than every major flagship from Apple, Google, and Samsung.
Hardware enhancements present a mixed picture. The new model benefits from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a 200MP camera, but the comparable features of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 are not to be overlooked. Daily use performance differences are likely to be negligible. Additionally, RAM, battery capacity, and charging speed remain unchanged between the models.
While the thinner and lighter Galaxy Z Fold 7 is appealing, most Galaxy Z Fold 6 owners should likely hold on to their device for another year. I recently reinserted a SIM into the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, and it remains an outstanding foldable that still performs admirably in 2025. Transitioning from the Galaxy S25 Edge to a bulkier device was notable, and I certainly felt the difference between the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Regardless, we’re discussing a price of $2,000. Unless you have substantial disposable income, there simply isn’t sufficient value to justify the upgrade from the previous model. And this isn’t a critique of Samsung—I doubt anything would convince me to spend $2,000 every year on new foldable devices.
Should you upgrade to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 from an older Galaxy?
The dynamics shift somewhat when considering older Samsung Galaxy models. Even the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, which is merely two years old, is beginning to show its age. It’s equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip that wasn’t designed for the AI generation, and its 6.2-inch cover screen falls short of 2025 standards. Moreover, the phone’s weight of 252 grams and a thickness of 13.4mm when folded feels significantly bulkier compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
There are advantages to remaining with the Galaxy Z Fold 5, as it maintains the same battery capacity, charging
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