Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumors and leaks — everything we know so far

This summer the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 should arrive to take on the best foldable phones, and perhaps become one of them itself. But its chances of success feel like a toss-up based on the rumors we've heard so far.

The new Z Fold, which should be accompanied as usual by a new smaller foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, will apparently borrow heavily from the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition that launched last year. This was itself based on the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but increased the size of the display and improved the main camera while making the body lighter and thinner. We should see some revamped internals too, plus a few new software and AI tricks.

But with the OnePlus Open and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (and likely the upcoming OnePlus Open 2 also) already providing an excellent foldable experience for less money than the current Z Fold 6, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 may not be a radical enough departure to secure Samsung the top spot. Which is why we're paying close attention to the rumor mill to see if any new leaks will reveal a potential edge for Samsung to wield over its rivals.

Below you'll find all the Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumors so far. Check back regularly for updates, and for news when Samsung confirms its next product launch or that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is indeed on its way.

Samsung Galaxy Z fold 7 Cheat Sheet

• The Galaxy Z fold 7 could get a larger 8-inch foldable display and 6.5-inch cover display
• Samsung's 200MP main camera could finally appear on a flagship foldable
• The under-display camera could get some much needed quality upgrades
• This could be the thinnest Z Fold so far, measuring just 4.5mm when unfolded
• Z Fold 7 should be powered by Snapdragon 8 elite, and may run One UI 8 out of the box
• Expect enhanced durability, including a stronger foldable screen and less prominent crease
• The latest report suggest an early July launch if on the cards

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Rumored price and availability

When we look at previous Galaxy Z Fold launches, it looks likely that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be announced in July, then going on sale either late that month or in August. That matches the latest report, which claims that Samsung is looking at holding the next Galaxy Unpacked event in early July.

Pricing hasn't been the subject of any rumors so far, but will hopefully be the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 at $1,899 for the standard 256GB storage option. We don't want to see a price hike two years running, after all.

We've heard that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 may be harder to find due to smaller quantities being produced than previous generations. Hopefully that won't impact users who are already interested in foldables, and potentially buying Samsung's new one.

But it could be that Samsung's still struggling to get regular phone users to ditch their traditional slate-style devices in favor of something more flexible, and is adjusting its production estimates to compensate.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Design and display

As we covered in the intro, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to take several design cues from the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition, a model only sold in small quantities in Korea and China. This enhanced version of the Z Fold 6 was larger than the original, but also thinner and lighter, a flawless combination in theory.

Word is that this could see the Z Fold 7 come with a larger 8-inch foldable display, plus a 6.5-inch cover screen. That would mark the second year in a row that Samsung has increased the size of its flagship foldable.

Other sources are claiming that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be as thin as the Galaxy S24 Ultra when folded, which works out as under 8.6mm or 0.34 inches. That would be 30% thinner than the current Galaxy Z Fold 6. More recent leaks suggest that the phone will be 4.5mm when unfolded, which means roughly 9mm of thickness when closed.

A more recent rumors suggests the phone could be even thinner than that, with a folded thickness of 8.2mm. That would make it half the thickness of the original Galaxy Fold, and the thinnest foldable phone available — beating out the Oppo Find N5 by 0.7mm

Aesthetically, we could see the Galaxy Z Fold 6's sharp corners disappear, in order to make the phone fit in with the look of the Galaxy S25 series' rounder design. A set of renders from OnLeaks appears to show curvier edges. Though not much else appears altered.

The most crucial change to the screen seems to be that Samsung has figured out a way to reduce the crease even further. One report went so far as to claim that the company could eliminate it entirely, but we'll keep our expectations tempered until then. A separate leak also suggested that the display will be more durable this year.

We're hoping that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition will donate its displays as well as its size to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the leaks claim. That would translate to the Z Fold 7 using a 6.5-inch outer screen and an 8-inch inner screen, presumably both using AMOLED tech and 120Hz max refresh rates for smooth performance.

It's also claimed that these screens will support Samsung's ProScaler system, like the Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra, to help content fit better on-screen, and offer a 2,600-nit rated peak brightness.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Cameras

While Galaxy foldables have repeatedly drawn the short straw where camera upgrades are concerned, that may change this year. One report claims that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will get the same 200MP lens as the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition. Which is quite the upgrade from the 50MP cameras we're used to getting.

We haven't heard much about the other cameras on the phone right now. But considering both the Z Fold 6 and Z Fold SE have the same cameras, it's a safe bet we'll see those on the Z Fold 7 too.

That means we could be looking at a 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto, 10MP front selfie, and 4MP under-display inner selfie camera

Our main hope is that Samsung does something about the under-display camera on the inside of the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It's sharp enough to make video calls but it isn't great for proper photos. A higher resolution sensor or new display materials are two potential answers, but given Samsung has used this camera since the Galaxy Z Fold 3, perhaps major upgrades are just wishful thinking.

The cameras do appear a bit more flush with the body compared to those of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, based on recent renders.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Performance

It's rumored that that there will be a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip inside the Galaxy Z Fold 7, like in the Galaxy S25 series. But there are rumors that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 could use an Exynos 2500 chip, which perhaps suggests Samsung isn't giving up on its own chips.

It may well depend on the region. In the past only U.S. Galaxy S phones got Snapdragon chips, with the rest of the world receiving Exynos chips. This hasn't been the case in flagships for a few years now, but that could change at any time.

The Z Fold 7 should come with 256GB of storage as standard, and then 512GB and 1TB for a few hundred extra dollars. RAM should stay at 12GB like the Galaxy Z Fold 6. But we would not say no to Samsung increasing the RAM to 16GB or even higher for better multi-tasking and AI performance.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Battery and charging

The battery specs for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 are likely to remain unchanged from previous Z Folds. That would mean a 4,400 mAh battery capacity with 25W peak wired charging and up to 15W wireless charging.

Hopefully with a new chipset the Z Fold 7 will still last longer on a charge than previous models, but more substantial upgrades would be welcome given rival devices all have larger batteries.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Software and AI features

While we thought Samsung would have launched the Z Fold 7 with One UI 7, there have been rumors we may see One UI 8 instead. We don't know much about this update yet, aside from the fact it'll be based on Android 16.

However we are certain it will come with all the best features from One UI 7. They include the Now Bar, more AI writing tools, the Now Brief daily summary feature and a fresh look for the interface. Presumably even more features will make an appearance too, especially where Galaxy AI is concerned.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Folds have had S Pen stylus compatibility for several generations. But things could be about to change in the name of thinness, as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will apparently not use a stylus digitizer — the layer of the display that detects where a stylus is and turns that into inputs.

However, a different source says Samsung will offer a brand-new S Pen for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, with a new tip and a larger body. Hopefully this one is the accurate stylus rumor as it would be a great shame not to have a proper writing and drawing tool available for the big inner screen of the Z Fold.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Outlook

There's still a few months to go until the Galaxy Z Fold 7 likely appears, so we'll likely see more rumors that could change our opinion of the phone in the meantime. But as things stand, this generation of Z Fold sounds like the start of some big shifts for Samsung's strategy, with the new foldable getting larger but losing out on other things like significant battery life upgrades.

Samsung has one potential big advantage though: its software and Galaxy AI. As one of the first companies to make foldable phones, Samsung's been at the forefront of interface and feature design for these unique devices.

With One UI making sweeping changes to the look and feel of Samsung's Android skin, and Galaxy AI proving ever more useful, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could stand out against Google, OnePlus and other foldable makers with a mature and powerful feature set and be a competitive member of the best foldable phones.