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.

With the Fold 7, you get boxy corners, thin bezels, and a subtle camera module with blacked-out lenses. Folding the phone reveals the metallic hinge, bearing Samsung's branding. On the other hand, the OnePlus Open features rounded corners, slightly thicker bezels, and a gigantic circular camera module on the back (with a textured finish).