It’s more “worth the money” than I expected

Review of Galaxy Z Fold7 after 4 months: The perfect folding phone from design, performance, screen to battery life far exceeds my expectations

Four months have passed since the official launch of the Galaxy Z Fold7 and I had the opportunity to hold and use this folding smartphone as my main device. I have to admit that the Galaxy Z Fold7 is a folding flagship that brings improvements that are “worth” the money I spent compared to other folding models I have ever owned.

Refer to the Galaxy Z7 Series available at Minh Tuan Mobile:

Thinnest, lightest design

The first thing that still impresses me is the incredible thinness of the Galaxy Z Fold7. Honestly, the Galaxy Z Fold6 isn’t bad, but the Galaxy Z Fold7 takes it to another level of sophistication and premiumness. Four months ago, I thought other competitors would soon overtake Samsung in this aspect, but so far, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is still the leader in the “thin and luxurious” category, a key factor for folding phones.

I don’t like the feeling of my phone being folded heavily in my pocket, creating an uncomfortable weight. With the Galaxy Z Fold7 weighing just 215 grams, Samsung has truly created a turning point. It’s less cumbersome and a lot more convenient, especially for those who travel a lot like me.

The screen has no “cool” creases like the first day

This is the factor I care about the most. Through time of experience: swiping, typing, dragging and dropping applications, the screen remains flat and seamless, with no folds visible when viewed sideways. And more importantly: it makes swiping, taking notes, reading books or watching videos become consistent and seamless, feeling more like using a mini tablet than a flip phone.

For me, who often takes quick notes, draws, and edits photos, such a “smooth” screen is something “so strange” but I like it. The uncomfortable feeling of being separated by folds, which previously made me hesitate, is no longer there.

The secondary screen is large enough & much more convenient

One of the common weaknesses of previous Samsung folding machines was the secondary screen when the device was closed: small, narrow, and inconvenient to type on the keyboard. But the Galaxy Z Fold7 overcomes most of those disadvantages. The 6.5-inch secondary screen is large enough to text, quickly read or surf the internet without opening the device.

I clearly see that when using social networks, chatting quickly, shopping online or quickly checking emails, opening the secondary screen is both faster and less draining on battery. And indeed, that width is enough to limit mistyping and wrong key errors compared to older folding machines.

The camera is okay but not perfect

Honestly, I don’t expect the Galaxy Z Fold7 to replace a professional camera. The camera takes good photos, enough to use in most cases: outdoor shooting, good lighting, clear photos. However, when zooming or shooting in low light, noise is still evident, details are lacking, not good enough if you need high quality photos. For people who often “hunt for photos” or need to crop or zoom to get details, this is still a limitation to consider. Perhaps Samsung should improve post-processing to make images sharper without having to increase the camera protrusion.

Missing S Pen

This year’s Galaxy Z Fold7 does not support the S Pen and after using it, I realized that if there was an S Pen, the experience would be much more perfect. The folding screen is large, flat, seamless and cannot write or draw, which is a small shortcoming. If Samsung retains the thin and light features but still supports the pen, it will truly be a “full combo”.

The battery is just enough, needs more breakthroughs

The 4400 mAh battery of the Galaxy Z Fold7 is actually not bad. It still helps me last a day of moderate-intensity work. However, if I use the device a lot, I usually end the day with a battery level of about 15-20%.

With the development of Silicon-Carbon battery technology, allowing for greater capacity without increasing size or weight, I really expect the Galaxy Z Fold8 to deliver a larger capacity battery. That would be the improvement I’m most looking forward to, besides bringing back the S Pen.

After all, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is still a great device and the most refined folding phone Samsung has ever released.

If you are using Galaxy Z Fold4 or Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Fold7 is a valuable upgrade in terms of grip and screen experience. If you’re using the Galaxy Z Fold6, you might consider waiting for the next generation, especially if you absolutely need the S Pen.

However, if you are completely new to folding phones, or are looking for a high-end folding flagship, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is an option not to be missed. Design improvements such as thinness, light weight, and fold-free screen all retain their value after many months, even after the next 3-5 years.

In particular, now is the golden time to buy the Galaxy Z Fold7, because the price is much better than when it launched. With a more preferential price, you have the opportunity to own the most versatile, powerful and pioneering smartphone today.