But with the flagship Samsung Galaxy S25 or Galaxy Z7 Series phones on hand, none of that matters. Why? Because with Galaxy every seat, even in the nosebleeds is never a bad seat. The flagship cameras with the Galaxy’s ProVisual Engine and Artificial Intelligence (“AI”)-powered editing features transform every vantage point into a front-row experience, ensuring you never miss a moment worth capturing.

From the Back to the Spotlight

Think of the last time you were at a massive concert. Maybe you didn’t land front-row tickets because those are hard to get. No stress. With the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s AI-enhanced zoom, you can get closer than ever before. Suddenly, you’ve got the superstar headline performer in big, crisp HD detail on your screen – as if you were right up against the stage.

And when the lights go down? That’s when the advanced Nightography in Samsung’s flagship 2025 devices shines. The lasers, glitter, and swaying phone lights in the crowd are captured in sharp, vivid colour, letting you record, not just a performance, but the entire vibe of the night.

The School Play Parent Hack

We all know the struggle of trying to film your child’s big stage moment from the very back row. With the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s intelligent zoom and AI image processing, your kid’s shining moment comes through sharp, detailed, and unmissable.

And if a stranger’s head or tripod sneaks into the corner of the frame? Generative Edit has you covered. With a few taps, distractions disappear, and your child is restored as the star of the show – exactly as it should be remembered.

Later, long after the curtains were drawn on the concert, you may just want to relive the concert via the videos you captured on your phone. You can use the Audio Eraser feature to remove distracting background sounds from your videos, such as wind, crowd chatter, or general ambient sound, while preserving key audio like speech or music.

Travel Without Limits, with Galaxy by Your Side

Sightseeing often means fighting for the “perfect shot.” At Table Mountain or Kruger National Park lookouts, tourists can crowd in shoulder-to-shoulder, but the Galaxy S25 and Z7 Series’ AI camera smarts help you zoom in on hidden details, frame unique perspectives, and even clear away distractions later.

The flagship Galaxy phones are more than just a smartphone with some powerful cameras. They have Gemini Live which you can use to plan entire itineraries, get real-time tips on the best times to visit attractions, and even receive weather-based outfit suggestions (Cape Town’s four seasons in a day weather doesn’t play). It’s like having a personal tour guide and travel photographer in your pocket.

Everyday Front-Row Moments

Galaxy magic isn’t only for big events. It’s snapping latte art at your favourite Joburg café that would be a hit on Instagram, capturing your child’s soccer goal from across the field, or polishing that group selfie with the Best Face feature so no one looks awkward (because yes, someone always blinks).

Life may not always hand you the “perfect view,” but the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25 Plus, S25 Edge, Z Fold7 or Z Flip7 in your pocket range makes sure you never miss the moment. From concerts and school plays to travel adventures and everyday wins, your Samsung Galaxy phone transforms every seat into the best seat in the house.

Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 and  Z Flip7 FE: Ultra Thin and Light with Intuitive Intelligence

The Galaxy Z7 Series represent the next leap in smartphone innovation — refined through years of breakthrough engineering and elevated with advanced intelligence. Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE are Samsung’s thinnest, lightest and most advanced Z series yet. Powered by cutting-edge performance and seamlessly integrated Galaxy AI¹, they are intelligent, adaptive companions that anticipate and respond to your needs in real time. With expansive, flexible displays, pro-grade cameras and context-aware intelligence, they open up new realms of productivity, creativity and connection.

Galaxy Z Fold7 brings Galaxy advancements together and broadens their scope, delivering the Ultra experience in the thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet. It offers immersive, high-octane performance on an expansive screen, empowering you to game, stream, connect and create all at once. Galaxy’s true AI companion experience has also been optimised for the foldable format, enabling fluid interactions across more apps and the larger screen. And with Camera and Screen Sharing with Gemini Live, you can talk naturally to Gemini about what you’re viewing. Simply share a picture of a local delicacy while you’re exploring a new city and ask Gemini where to try it nearby[1]. Plus, Galaxy Z Fold7’s Ultra-grade 200MP high-resolution camera gives you the freedom to shoot at flexible angles, putting professional-quality content creation at your fingertips. Enjoy convenient editing features like Generative Edit, which now automatically detects passerby in the background of photos and proactively recommends what to remove, eliminating the need to make manual selections. With Galaxy Z Fold7, you get familiarity and durability in a head-turning new design that unfolds into something extraordinary.

Galaxy Z Flip7 distills flagship power, intelligence and personality into a compact and iconic form. With its edge-to-edge FlexWindow, you can express yourself, access key features at a glance and stay connected, all without opening the device. Built for dynamic lifestyles, Galaxy Z Flip7 transforms the way you capture and share — from flawless selfies to cinematic video — all with the agility and creativity only the Flip can offer. To help you stay in control of your day, Now Bar delivers helpful information right on Galaxy Z Flip7’s FlexWindow. See what song is playing, view your workout progress or check on the ETA of your rideshare with one quick glance. You can also use Camera Sharing with Gemini Live to share what you see through your camera and chat with Gemini in real time, whether you’re asking for road trip tips while traveling with your dog or you want outfit suggestions based on the day’s weather. Simply share your camera in Flex Mode and converse with Gemini hands-free. And with fun new features like Portrait Studio for Pet, you can instantly transform any snapped or downloaded pet photo into a work of art. Choose from styles like artistic painting, 3D cartoon, fisheye or professional-quality portrait and create a frame-worthy masterpiece with one quick tap. Galaxy Z Flip7 is the perfect balance of style, substance and smart utility — a true AI companion that’s built to last, flip after flip.

Bringing the foldable experience to even more users, Samsung also announced Galaxy Z Flip7 FE. Compact when folded and expansive when opened, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE features a 6.7-inch Main Display for an immersive viewing experience. The 50MP FlexCam enables high-quality selfies and video in Flex Mode, letting users capture content hands-free, without even opening the device. Now Brief surfaces helpful updates – including weather, daily schedules and commute alerts – on the cover screen, in a layout optimised for Galaxy Z Flip7 FE’s compact form. Available in Black and White, it delivers a minimalist look that complements its intelligent, foldable design.

Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE aren’t just next-generation foldables; they are a new class of smartphone designed to fit in your life and elevate it. Familiar yet transformative, they blend power, portability, style and substance, whether you seek a revolutionary Ultra experience or an AI powerhouse that fits in your pocket. As form factors evolve to look and think differently, this generation of foldables represents the next leap in smartphone innovation. Years of breakthrough engineering have led foldables to become flexible canvases for the new AI experience.

Galaxy Watch8 Series: Ultra-Comfort Meets Real-Time Health Motivation

Completing the Galaxy ecosystem, the Galaxy Watch8 series — including Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic — brings the same spirit of re-engineering found in the new phones to the wrist. Galaxy Watch8 features advanced sensor technology and creates an intuitive AI-powered experience to help users fulfill a healthier, more connected life, Its ultra-thin cushion design and Dynamic Lug system flex naturally for all-day comfort and more precise sensor contact. Leveraging Samsung’s BioActive Sensor for continuous health tracking, the watches deliver real-time insights and instant rewards or alerts across sleep, stress, nutrition and activity, turning healthy intentions into immediate, motivating feedback. Plus for the first time, Galaxy Watch8 introduces the Antioxidant Index for the first time in a smartwatch, enabling you to measure carotenoid levels in just five seconds and make informed lifestyle choices for healthy aging.

Hands-On With the Galaxy Z Series and the Watch8 Series at Galaxy Hangouts

Samsung is currently hosting Galaxy Hangouts pop-up café experience in major cities across the country. At Hangouts, Galaxy fans and the curious can relax with a complimentary coffee, connect with friends, and get hands-on with the ground-breaking new Galaxy Z7 series, and Galaxy Watch8 Series devices. To find a Galaxy Hangout near you, click here.

Now available

Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Flip7 FE, Galaxy Watch8, and Galaxy Watch8 Classic are available for purchase at Samsung.com and in stores starting August 01. Galaxy Z Fold7 is offered in Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack² Galaxy Z Flip7 comes in Jetblack, Blue Shadow, Coralred³. Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, which brings the foldable experience to a wider audience, is available in Black or White.

Galaxy Watch8 is available in two sizes — 44 mm and 40 mm — and comes in Graphite or Silver. Galaxy Watch8 Classic comes in 46 mm with Black or White options, while the new Galaxy Watch Ultra is offered in four titanium finishes, including the new Titanium Blue.

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is available at these recommended retail prices⁴:

• Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB – R49,999
• Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB – R45,999
• Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB – R42,999

The Galaxy Z Flip7 is available at these recommended retail prices⁵:

• Galaxy Z Flip7 512GB – R27,499
• Galaxy Z Flip7 256GB – R24,999
• Galaxy Z Flip7 FE 256GB – R21,499
• Galaxy Z Flip7 FE 128GB – R18,499

We have an exciting launch offer for both devices, where customers can double their storage and get 512GB for the price of 256GB. This limited offer is valid until from 01 August 31 August 2025. Terms and Conditions apply.

Get expanded access to Google AI Pro23 and 2TB of cloud storage for 6 months at no cost with Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE.

The Galaxy Watch8 is available at these recommended retail prices⁶:

• Galaxy Watch8 40mm – R6,999
• Galaxy Watch8 44mm – R7,499
• Galaxy Watch8 Classic – R9,999
• Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) – R12,999

For greater peace of mind with your new Galaxy device, Samsung Care+ offers comprehensive coverage for accidental damage, repairs and replacements. Get a discount on the once-off cover rates for the Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE. Click here for more details.

For more information about the Galaxy Z series and Galaxy Watch8 series, please visit: Samsung Newsroom, SamsungMobilePress.com and Samsung.com.

^[1]Samsung Account login may be required to use certain AI features. Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features. Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary depending on the region/country, OS/One UI version, device model and phone carrier.

^[2]Colour availability may vary depending on market, country or carrier.

^[3]Colour availability may vary depending on market, country or carrier.

^[4]Recommended retail prices only. Prices may vary per retailer.

^[5]Recommended retail prices only. Prices may vary per retailer.

^[6]Recommended retail prices only. Prices may vary per retailer.

Ever since Samsung created the foldable category by unveiling the first foldable smartphone in 2019, Samsung has pursued one goal: to give users large-screens in a pocket-friendly device. Years and thousands of design and engineering advancements later, Galaxy foldable devices have again not only exceeded that goal but set a new standard for mobile foldable innovation

The Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are Samsung’s thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldables to date.

Pocket-friendly Proportions

Galaxy Z Flip7 slides into pocket at just 6.5 mm thin when open and 13.7 mm when closed.  An ultra-high-density circuit board makes sure there is no wasted space internally and Samsung enhanced the battery’s energy density, boosting its capacity by 300 mAh while reducing its thickness.

Meanwhile, Galaxy Z Fold7 is nearly half the thickness of the original Fold, measuring just 8.9 mm folded and 4.2 mm unfolded. This 48% reduction combined with a wider, brighter screen and a new 21:9 bar-phone aspect ratio, delivers a foldable device that is both portable and intuitive to use.

Stronger, Slimmer Hinges

Galaxy Z Fold7 introduces a third-generation Armor FlexHinge that is 27% thinner and 43% lighter than its predecessor. Key upgrades include:

• Thinner critical rotating and supporting elements, resulting in a hinge that is smaller in size while maintaining strength.
• New alloy components that increase yield strength by over 14% allow the hinge to better withstand repeated folding.
• Separate supporting and rotating functions add structural stability and greater design flexibility.
• A wingplate that opens wider delivers a flatter and cleaner screen for a more premium viewing experience.

Galaxy Z Flip7 features Samsung’s thinnest FlexHinge yet. It’s 29% slimmer than the hinge on Galaxy Z Flip6 yet still supports full FlexMode and day-to-day toughness.

Thinner, Stronger Displays

The display is a cornerstone of Galaxy Z Fold7’s hardware innovations, with a focus on greater durability while ensuring the device is lighter and thinner:

• Reduced display thickness by more than 39% by completely reoptimizing the panel structure and introducing advanced materials.
• Titanium-based lattice replaces carbon fiber for 64% improved durability and better resistance.
• Achieved a slimmer profile by redesigning the panel layer to better absorb external stress and ensure consistent rigidity.
• Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) is 50% thicker than the UTG on Galaxy Z Fold6 for a smoother, less-visible crease and improved performance.

With Galaxy Z Flip7, Samsung maintains the Z Flip series’ iconic design but packs more power in a smaller package:

• A new edge-to-edge Infinity Cover Display removes the black notch to provide more content and cleaner visuals.
• The HID camera is precisely corner-mounted, keeping visuals clean and symmetrical.
• The display bezel shrinks from 3.94 mm to 1.25 mm, a 68% reduction that makes Galaxy Z Flip7 the world’s thinnest display bezel on a foldable.

Pro Cameras, Optimized for Potability

Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers an ultra-level camera experience, providing flagship technology in a sleek and light design.

• First 200 MP wide-angle camera in a foldable that’s made possible by a new thin Actuator and a complete structural redesign.
• The camera module shrunk by 18% and ran nearly 30,000 simulations, culminating in the thinnest 200 MP camera on a foldable device that doesn’t sacrifice image quality.

Tougher Materials, Lighter Feel

Samsung reinforced Galaxy Z Fold7’s thin profile with stronger, more advanced materials. The cover screen now features Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2¹, making it 30% stronger^2] in material strength than the previous generation. Additionally, the frame and hinge cover have been upgraded to Advanced Armor Aluminum³, a material that is 10% tougher[4] than the Armor Aluminum previous used in Galaxy Z Fold6.

The Bottom Line

Every hinge, display layer and camera component inside Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 was redesigned for one purpose: give consumers a refined foldable that feels as effortless as any premium smartphone.

Welcome to the new era of pocket-ready power.

^[1]Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 is applied to the front of the device and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 is applied to the rear.

^[2]Based on Corning internal lab testing. Comparison is at the material level between Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 and Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2, as used on Galaxy Z Fold6.

^[3]Advanced Armor Aluminum frame does not include volume and side keys, SIM tray or camera lens barrel.

^[4]Based on Samsung internal testing of Advanced Armor Aluminum versus Armor Aluminum used in Galaxy Z Fold6. Improvement measured at the material level and may not reflect overall device durability.

“Galaxy Z Fold7 combines Galaxy AI with powerful hardware to deliver our most advanced smartphone experience yet,” said TM Roh, President and Acting Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics.“This next chapter of foldables brings together design and engineering, with AI built specifically for the foldable form. It gives people the ultra experience they want— powerful, immersive, intelligent, and portable all in one.”

Ultra Sleek, Ultra Powerful

Thinnest, Lightest Galaxy Z Fold

Galaxy Z Fold7 is crafted for those who want the everyday portability and intuitive feel of a traditional smartphone, combined with the enhanced power and flexibility of a larger, unfolded display – all in one device. With its ultra thin and light design and wider cover display, Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers a seamless on-the-go experience that makes typing and browsing effortless when it is folded.

• At just 215 grams,^[1] Galaxy Z Fold7 is even lighter than Galaxy S25 Ultra.
• It is just 8.9 mm thick when folded and 4.2 mm thick when unfolded.^[2]
• The device comes with 6.5-inch^[3] Dynamic AMOLED 2x cover display, a wider screen ^[4] with a new 21:9 aspect ratio.

Most Expansive Screen on Galaxy Smartphone

When unfolded, Galaxy Z Fold7 becomes more than just a smartphone. It transforms into another device entirely and reveals an expansive screen that expands the workspace for editing, multitasking and immersive viewing – getting more out of Galaxy AI. The main display on Galaxy Z Fold7 is 11% larger than the previous generation, providing even more screen real estate for content editing and multitasking across multiple apps.

• The 8-inch^[5] Dynamic AMOLED 2x main display offers ultra-rich contrast, true blacks and vibrant detail that makes everything pop — from movies to tabs open while multitasking.
• With Vision Booster and up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness, Galaxy Z Fold7 stays brilliantly visible even in direct sunlight.

Looks Sleek, Built Tough

Thin and light, Galaxy Z Fold7 is built to move with users, confidently. From repeated folding to being tossed in a bag, it’s engineered for everyday durability and built to last longer, with a restructured hinge and foldable display.

• The Armor FlexHinge is thinner and lighter,^[6] thanks to an enhanced water droplet design and newly implemented multi-rail structure that reduces visible creasing and strengthens durability by evenly dispersing stress.
• The cover display is made with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2, a new glass ceramic that has crystals intricately embedded within its glass matrix.^[7] This secures the screen’s durability and crack deflection capabilities and delivers protection in a remarkably thin form factor.
• Advanced Armor Aluminum^[8] in the frame and hinge housing increases strength and hardness by 10%.
• The main display is restructured to be thinner and lighter – yet stronger. This was achieved by implementing the Titanium plate layer. Additionally, Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) was increased to be 50% thicker, making the display  

The Most Powerful Processor Customised for Galaxy

Under the hood, Galaxy Z Fold7 is powered by the best-in-class processor used in Galaxy devices. It’s uniquely customised and makes on-device AI processing tasks – like real-time language translation and Generative Edits – faster and more seamless.

• The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy^[8]delivers performance boosts of 41% in NPU, 38% in CPU, and 26% in GPU[10] compared to the previous generation. This power fuels Galaxy Z Fold7’s ability to process more AI experiences on-device without compromise.

Ultra 200MP Camera

Ultra Detailed, Ultra Clear Photos^[11]

Galaxy Z Fold7 now brings the best of the Galaxy’s pro-grade camera experience to a foldable, combining advanced hardware with intelligent processing for consistently stunning results. Its high-resolution camera captures incredible detail, vibrant colour and rich texture, pulling users back into every moment. AI-enhanced imaging automatically optimises lighting, detail and realism, so photos and videos stay sharp and vivid, even in low light settings such as milestone dinners and late-night café scenes.

• Featuring the first 200MP wide-angle camera in the Galaxy Z series, it captures 4x more detail, producing images that are 44% brighter.
• The 10MP 100° camera on the main display expands the frame, so when users unfold their phone, it’s easy to capture group selfies, valuable moments and more of the world in a single shot.
• Samsung’s next generation ProVisual Engine processes images faster, enabling every photo and video to be more crisp, vibrant and full of detail.
• With Night Video, intelligent motion detection now separates moving subjects from still backgrounds to reduce noicse.
• 10-bit HDR provides more colour depth. The result is videos with richer colour, deeper contrast and more lifelike detail, no matter the time of day.

Creative Editing with Big Screen

Galaxy Z Fold7 puts a pro-grade creative studio in users’ pocket, with AI-powered tools optimised for its large display. Users can capture stunning photos and videos and then edit with ease. From  cleaning up clutter in product shots to removing background noise from café recordings, studio-quality enhancements can be done in a few easy steps. The intuitive and intelligent features on the Galaxy Z Fold7 make it effortless to transform photos and videos into pro-level content, with no extra tools required.

• Shots look flawless with Photo Assist,^[12] which moves, erases or enlarges objects and adjusts angles and fills in backgrounds with AI-powered precision. Users can seize vibrant expressions, including pet profiles with Portrait Studio^[13] and refine their photos using Galaxy’s enhanced Generative Edit. The ability to seamlessly remove distractions and fill in backgrounds has made Generative Edit a fan favorite, and now it’s even smarter. It offers proactive suggestions with the new Suggest Erases , which automatically detects passersby with the tap of a button.
• Side-by-Side Editing and Show Original enables real-time comparison of original images and edited versions on the large screen, making it easier to decide what to modify and what to keep.
• Audio Eraser^[14] has also been upgraded to be more intelligent and convenient. There’s a new toggle in Gallery, and it now proactively detects and removes unwanted background noise like wind or traffic from video recordings.

Ultra AI Experience

The Next Era of Galaxy AI^[15] on the Large Screen

Galaxy Z Fold7 harnesses the power of the foldable display to amplify the power and convenience of AI, delivering experiences that are instinctive, adaptive and effortlessly efficient. With the new One UI 8 that is context-aware and naturally responsive, optimised for Galaxy Z Fold7’s flexible format and expansive screen offer a more intuitive and immersive way to interact with AI. There’s less jumping between apps and screens and more frictionless creativity and productivity happening seamlessly in one place.

• Designed as a true multimodal agent, One UI 8 ^[16] seamlessly combines large-screen multitasking with intelligent tools that understand what users type, say and even see. And with an AI-powered camera and privacy built into every layer, Galaxy Z Fold7 becomes a smart and secure personal assistant, ready to help anytime, anywhere.
• Launching with the all-new One UI 8 on Android 16, Galaxy Z Fold7 debuts Samsung’s latest AI-powered platform on foldables, delivering the latest Android experience straight out of the box.
• Gemini Live^[17] is now enhanced with multimodal AI that understands what users see, say and do, making it possible to seamlessly type or speak contextual questions and get answers without having to toggle back and forth between apps. And with screen sharing on Gemini Live or camera sharing on Gemini Live, you can simply show Gemini what users are looking at on the screen or on the camera, then ask questions to get instant insights.
• With Circle to Search,^[18] gaming tips appear exactly when and where you need them. Just circle an item on screen and get instant results, tips or tactics in a floating view that ensures a smooth, uninterrupted experience.
• With Galaxy AI Optimised for Large Screens, Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers experiences that maximise the benefits of the expansive foldable display to boost productivity. AI Results View displays results from AI features in a separate Split View or in a Floating View, so the user’s original content remains unobstructed and visible. Users can be more efficient with Drag & Drop AI-generated content, including images and text, directly from Multi Window. With tools like Drawing Assist^[19] or Writing Assist,[20] it’s easier than ever to move ideas and visuals, enabling a smoother creative process.

Future-Ready Mobile Security

As mobile experiences grow ever more intelligent and interconnected, Samsung is reinforcing the foundations that protect them – unveiling new protections for on-device AI, expanding cross-device threat detection and enhancing network security with quantum-resistant encryption. One UI 8 brings enhanced privacy to personalised AI experiences with the new Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP^[21]. KEEP creates encrypted, app-specific storage environments within the device’s secure storage area, ensuring each app can access only its own sensitive information and nothing more. With One UI 8, Samsung is advancing Knox Matrix to deliver more proactive and user-friendly protection across the Galaxy ecosystem. Furthermore, as part of its ongoing commitment to quantum-safe security, Samsung is integrating post-quantum cryptography into Secure Wi-Fi^[22] This enhancement secures the key exchange process at the core of encrypted connections, helping ensure robust privacy even over public networks.

Availability & Offers

The Galaxy Z Fold7 will be available for pre-order starting July 9, with general availability beginning July 25. The Galaxy Z Fold7 comes in^[23] Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow and Jetblack colour options.

The Galaxy Z Fold7 will be available at these recommended retail prices[24]:

• Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB – R49,999
• Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB – R45,999
• Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB – R42,999

For your peace of mind, Samsung Care+[25] offers comprehensive coverage for accidental damage, repairs, and replacements.

Get expanded access to Google AI Pro [26]and 2TB of cloud storage for 6 months at no cost with Galaxy Z Fold7.

For more information about the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, please visit: Samsung Global Newsroom or Samsung.com.

Specifications

^{[1] Weight may vary by country or region.}

^{[2] The thickness of Galaxy Z Fold7 when unfolded does not include the frame of the Main Screen.}

^{[3] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Fold7’s Cover Screen size is 6.5” in the full rectangle and 6.5” accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is smaller due to the rounded corners and camera hole.}

^{[4] Compared to previous Galaxy Z Fold series.}

^{[5] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Fold7’s Main Screen size is 8.0” in the full rectangle and 8.0” accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners.}

^{[6] Compared to previous Galaxy Z Fold series.}

^{[7] Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 is applied to the front of the device and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 is applied to the rear.}

^{[8] Advanced Armor Aluminum frame does not include volume and side keys, SIM tray or camera lens barrel.}

^{[9] Snapdragon branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.}

^{[10] AP performance improvements shown compared to Galaxy Z Fold6. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.}

^{[11] Results may vary depending on shooting conditions including multiple subjects, being out of focus or moving subjects.}

^{[12] Generative Edit feature for Photo Assist requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Editing with Generative Edit may result in a resized photo. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.}

^{[13] Portrait Studio feature for Photo Assist requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Editing with Portrait Studio results in a resized photo. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.}

^{[14] Audio Eraser results may vary per video depending on how sounds present in the video. Samsung Account login required. Certain types of sound can be detected such as voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise. Compatible with common video/audio formats accessible in Gallery, Samsung Notes, Video Player, Voice Recorder, Call transcription. The actual sound detection may vary depending on audio source, and the condition of the video. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.}

^{[15] Samsung Account login may be required to use certain AI features. Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features. Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary depending on the region/country, OS/One UI version, device model and phone carrier.}

^{[16] Some functional widgets may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login. Availability of functions supported within the apps may vary by country.}

^{[17] Gemini is a trademark of Google LLC. Results for illustrative purposes. Gemini Live feature requires internet connection and Google Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model. Features may differ depending on subscription and results may vary. Compatible with certain features and certain accounts. Currently, you can use a personal Google Account that you manage on your own, or a work or school account for which your administrator has enabled access to Gemini. You must be 13 (or the applicable age in your country) or over to use Gemini with a personal or school Google Account and 18 or over to use Gemini with a work account.}

^{[18] Circle to Search is a trademark of Google LLC. Sequences shortened and simulated. Results for illustrative purposes only. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android and Google app to the latest version. Works on compatible apps and surfaces. Results may vary depending on visual matches. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.}

^{[19] Drawing assist feature requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed. Drawing assist feature requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.}

^{[20] Writing Assist requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Must meet length requirements to activate feature. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.}

^{[22] Secure Wi-Fi offers free protection of up to 1024MB per month for Android OS 13 or later, and 250MB per month for Android OS 12 or earlier versions. Availability details may vary by market or network provider and connectivity is subject to applicable network environments.}

^{[23] Colour availability may vary depending on country or carrier.}

^{[24] Recommended Retail Prices only. Prices may vary per retailer.}

^{[25] Terms and conditions apply. Samsung Care+ coverage, service type and promotion details may vary by country/region and deductible (service fee) may apply. To be eligible for Samsung Care+ promotion benefit, registration may be required. For detailed Samsung Care+ information, please visit https://www.samsung.com/samsung-care-plus/.}

^{[26] Google AI Pro is a trademark of Google LLC. Google AI Pro and Gemini for Gmail, Doxs, and more are only available for ages 18+. Gemini for Gmail, Docs and more is available in select languages. Rate limits may apply.}

During the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Samsung Electronics announced that the smartphone would “offer the best camera experience supported by the highest performance yet”. Fast forward a couple of months and the reviews are in. If many of the reviews and reports on it are anything to go by, the new Series has put its best foot forward and certainly hit all the right notes. Read on to see what some of South Africa’s top media had to say about the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series.

“Samsung’s latest flagship has proven that the Galaxy S23 series is on par with what you’d expect from a premium phone in 2023. True to form, the Samsung S23 Plus and its epic sister, the S23 Ultra (which packs Samsung’s first ever 200MP main camera) are not only notably larger than their predecessors, but are more efficient in every way possible; from improved camera, efficient display and overall better specs, with the battery lasting 20 percent longer,” wrote Tankiso Komane, the award-winning publisher and journalist of Now in SA.

The Fortress of Solitude’s Evan Saunders, a seasoned professional with over two decades in technology journalism, shared his impressions about what comes out of the Galaxy S23 box. He said “although the S23 range still features the Android 13 OS, which many of the most recent smartphones were upgraded to in 2022, the new range comes with One UI 5.1 out of the box. This brings with it a host of optimisations and fresh features, especially in the form of multitasking.” He got to spend a few weeks with the Galaxy S23 Plus and his overall take on the device was that, “The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is a great standalone smartphone. It offers all the modern features you’d need in a daily driver and is optimised for long battery life and multitasking.”

Another place where you can look for reviews on the plus and base devices in the Galaxy S23 series is HTXT, one of South Africa’s leading technology news and review sites. Hypertext’s editor, Robyn-Leigh Chetty said, “Samsung has pretty much perfected its flagship phone-making process.” When talking about performance the site said that that’s where the base Galaxy S23 really starts to shine. “Running things is the latest mobile silicon from Qualcomm, namely the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage. It is a solid mix that yields the best benchmarking we have recorded to date.” The site goes on to say the user interface is “relatively clean and simple to use and the modest 3 900mAh battery on offer delivers a surprisingly long amount of life, as we were able to get through a day and a half before a charge was required.”

As a final verdict, Hypertext said, “The base model Samsung Galaxy S23 is a good phone and the latest in a long line of flagship offerings from the South Korean outfit that delivers a simple and clean aesthetic, powerful performance, clear display, and solid battery life.”

Top Tech Reviewer and editor of Stuff Magazine, Brett Venter took special note of the leaps in innovation in this new Galaxy S series. He said, “Samsung’s out to wow you and if you’ve been away from the upgrade game for a while, it absolutely will. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is the company’s greatest phone to date. We kinda say that every year but it’s always true.”

In closing, Brett Venter said this to his readers, “If you’re considering the Galaxy S23 Ultra, you’re probably after the power, the camera, or the stylus. Odds are you’re only reading reviews to reinforce how right your opinion is. Yes, yes. Well done. You’ve got your sights set on Samsung’s best smartphone to launch in 2023 (barring some sort of technological miracle).”

The Galaxy S23 series doesn’t only make a case for itself as one of the best premium smartphone offerings, it does so while pursuing sustainability and giving users an epic experience at the same time.

In writing for the eco-conscious audience,  Accountancy SA (SAICA) magazine’s seasoned corporate business writer, Mpho Netshivhambe said “It is our responsibility today to take care about and for our environment so that future generations will enjoy the same benefits we enjoy. The Galaxy S23 raises the bar for premium technology designed with the planet in mind. It is made using even more recycled materials including pre-consumer recycled aluminium and recycled glass, and post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets, water barrels and polyethylene terephthalate bottles.”

It looks like the media just can’t get enough of the Galaxy S23 series. Satisfy your curiosity, visit www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s23-ultra/ for more on the Galaxy S23 Ultra and https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s23/ for the Galaxy S23 Plus and Base smartphones.

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