Samsung’s recent Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event in New York marked a significant milestone in foldable smartphone innovation, launching the sleek and intelligent Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7. In a detailed “Design Story” interview with design heads Hubert Lee and Huichul Yang, Samsung revealed that these phones were completely reimagined from the ground up—not merely upgraded—to achieve a thinner, lighter, and more refined form than ever before .
The Galaxy Z Fold7, now the lightest and thinnest in the series at just 8.9 mm folded and 215 g, offers a stunning 8‑inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X unfolded display (2,600 nits peak brightness) alongside a 6.5‑inch cover screen . Samsung reinforced its hinge design and incorporated Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, Armor Aluminum, and a titanium-reinforced flexible glass to enhance durability without sacrificing minimalism .
On the usability front, the Fold7 debuts Samsung’s first 200 MP camera in a Fold device, backed by the ProVisual Engine and on-device AI for tasks like real-time editing and translation . Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip7 embraces compact versatility with its expanded 4.1‑inch edge cover screen—Samsung’s new FlexWindow—offering quick access to Gemini AI assistants for everyday tasks, outfit tips, and hands‑free selfies .
Finally, Samsung’s One UI 8 is optimized to leverage the foldable formats: the Fold7 supports side‑by‑side comparisons of original and AI‑generated content, while the Flip7 turns into an AI companion for daily tasks via its FlexWindow . With these foldables shipping from July 25 and launching alongside the new Galaxy Watch 8 series, Samsung shines as a pioneer in bringing ultra‑portable AI experiences to mobile design.
