Galaxy Z Fold7 Redefines the Foldable Experience: Media and Influencers Give Their Verdict

Since its arrival a couple of months ago, the Galaxy Z Fold7 has cemented its place as one of the top mobile technology devices around. In that time, both journalists and influencers got a chance to put it through its paces. This is the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold, with cutting-edge performance and seamless Galaxy AI integration. Early impressions from the media and social media reviewers suggest that this is a device that not only lives up to expectations but surpasses them in key areas.

Brett Venter the Tech Editor of Stuff magazine highlights what makes the Galaxy Z Fold7 such a game-changer for foldables: “The main benefits of any folding smartphone are dual-screen functions and increased internal screen space. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 hasn’t dropped the ball here at all. Whether you’re on the internal or external displays, you’re in for a good time.” The Galaxy Z Fold7’s 8-inch foldable AMOLED screen packs a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and the same brilliance across both its expansive internal display and the 6.5-inch external screen — now enhanced with Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 for extra toughness. Brett also admired Samsung’s engineering: “The previous hinge was chucked out in favour of a more complex arrangement that better supports the new, thinner chassis. The phone measures just 4.2mm thick when open, a size that should feel flimsy. It, of course, does not.”

For Akhram Mohamed the Editor of Geek Hub, the Galaxy Z Fold7 isn’t just about the visuals and gimmicks. After spending some time with the device that is only 8.9mm when closed, 4.2mm thin when open and weighing just less than a small cup of coffee at 215g, he remarked that “Foldables have always been the “look at me” devices of the smartphone world. They are futuristic, but often impractical.” He went on further to say that “The re-engineered hinge makes it 26% thinner than the Fold 6 when folded, and that changes the entire experience. This no longer feels like carrying a pocket-sized experiment. It now feels like a phone you could comfortably use every day.” Akhram also pointed to the versatile triple-camera setup – a 200MP main lens, 12MP ultra-wide, and 10MP telephoto with 3× optical zoom: “It’s not the zoom king like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but for everyday photography, it is more than capable.”

Influencers have shown how the Galaxy Z Fold7 thrives in the real world. Tech content creator Grant Hinds highlighted the build quality and portability, noting its sleeker but tougher design, reinforced by a stronger Amor Aluminium frame, new Armor FlexHinge, and Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2. He also praised its 25% thinner profile compared to the Z Fold6 and over 31 hours of video viewing from its 4,300 mAh battery.

Content creator Karolina Noree took the Galaxy Z Fold7 on safari, calling it her “little portable creative studio” for capturing, editing, and sharing content on the go — even in remote locations.

For Jacques Snyman, the foldable design completely reshaped his workflow: “You can keep it slightly open to really use the phone as its own tripod… or open it completely and multitask, like opening a PDF on one side and a web browser on the other — it was like using two smartphones.”

From journalists to influencers, the consensus is clear – the Galaxy Z Fold7 blends premium craftsmanship with power and versatility. It’s thinner, tougher, and more capable than ever before, offering a foldable experience that doesn’t compromise, whether you’re gaming, creating content, multitasking, or simply enjoying the biggest Galaxy screen yet.