Why You Should Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

It’s been almost six years since the first Galaxy Fold came out. Since then, foldable phones have become some of the most exciting Android devices. I’ve tested many of them, like ones from Samsung, Google, and OnePlus.

Even though I like foldable phones and have been reviewing phones for several years, I’ve never bought one for myself. The main reason is the size—most foldables are still too thick and bulky for me to carry every day.

But that might change soon. A new leak about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 shows it could be very thin. If that’s true, the Fold 7 might be the first foldable phone I actually buy.

Several leaks now suggest that Samsung is working on a super-thin design for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Samsung has even hinted at the new look in recent press releases. But the clearest view came from a leak by OnLeaks yesterday — and it looks very impressive.

The exact size isn’t confirmed yet, but past leaks say the Fold 7 could be as thin as 4.54mm or even 3.9mm when open, and around 9.0mm when folded. For comparison, the Fold 6 is 5.6mm when open and 12.1mm when folded.

People have been talking about these thin measurements for a while, and they sound great—but seeing them in pictures really shows how much of a difference just a few millimeters make.

When you compare the Z Fold 7 to the Z Fold 6, it’s hard to believe how slim it looks. It actually seems like a foldable phone I could use every day, carry in my pocket, and handle with one hand. No other foldable phone in the U.S. has felt that practical to me until now, so it’s exciting to think Samsung might finally make it happen with the Fold 7.

Of course, Samsung isn’t the first to go this thin. OPPO released the Find N5 earlier this year at just 4.21mm unfolded, and last year, HONOR launched the Magic V3 with a 4.4mm design.

I really respect what OPPO and HONOR have done with their foldable phones—and I say that as someone who used and loved the Magic V3 last year. But there’s one big problem: those phones aren’t made for the U.S. market.

Phones like the OPPO and HONOR foldables have amazing hardware, but they just aren’t practical for people in the U.S. They’re not sold here, and even if you import one, you’ll face issues like missing 5G bands, unoptimized software, no warranty, and no easy repair options. So even though they look great, they’re not realistic choices.

That’s what makes the Galaxy Z Fold 7 so exciting. It may not be the first super-thin foldable, but it will be the first that actually makes sense for U.S. buyers. It’ll work with U.S. carriers, have properly optimized software, and offer warranty and repair support if anything goes wrong.

Other U.S. foldables like the Z Fold 6 and Pixel Fold already have these support systems—but they’re still bulky. The Fold 7 could be the first to offer both: sleek, cutting-edge hardware and full U.S. compatibility. That combination might be hard to resist.

It’s definitely a strong combination—but is it enough to finally convince me to buy my first foldable phone? Maybe. It’s getting really close, but I’m still not completely sure just yet.

Samsung’s design for the Z Fold 7 looks like a big win, but some of the rumored specs still make me unsure. The new 200MP main camera sounds great, but we might still be stuck with the same old 12MP ultrawide and 10MP telephoto cameras. I’m also worried about the battery, which may still be just 4,400mAh. For a phone that could cost around $1,900, is that really enough?

I’m not ready to say I’ll definitely buy the Fold 7, but this new design has me thinking about it more seriously than ever. If Samsung can deliver better specs to match the design, 2025 might finally be the year I get my first foldable. Just don’t tell my wallet.