Another environmental consideration: dust resistance. The Z Fold 7 still doesn’t have a formal dust resistance rating; its IP48 means it’s fully water-resistant but only immune to very small particles, not specks of dust. Take extra care and consider adding Samsung’s extended warranty plan to cover pricey inner screen repairs.

Thanks to a major redesign for 2025, Samsung may have reached foldable phone nirvana with the new Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Samsung has finally delivered the folding phone people have envisioned. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the most mainstream foldable yet and is easy to recommend, so long as you can afford the absurd price.