Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 SM-F966UDBAXAA Blue Shadow 256GB

The Z Fold7 finally feels like a phone and tablet that belong together, with a brilliant 8-inch screen and top-tier performance. Just know that the battery is merely good, and you'll pay dearly for the flexibility.

What surprised us most is how cool this thing stays. The Snapdragon 8 Elite at 4.47GHz with 12GB of RAM rips through everything, and the advanced cooling actually works. Gaming for hours doesn't turn it into a hand warmer. That 2,600-nit display is insane outdoors, and the 200MP main camera clips impressive detail, though it doesn't quite touch the S24 Ultra's zoom magic. The 4400mAh battery holds up well for a foldable, but 25W wired charging feels slow for a $1,800 phone.

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 flips the script as a pocketable foldable, but its smaller screen can't match the Z Fold7's productivity tricks. If you're on the fence, ask yourself: do you want a phone that sometimes acts like a tablet, or a phone that becomes a mini tablet? The Fold7 is the latter. Against a traditional slab like the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the Samsung gives up some camera polish and battery stamina for that expansive display. The Galaxy S26 Ultra closes the camera gap even further with its zoom lens, but it can't fold in half. For pure value, the Google Pixel 10a is a fraction of the price and nails the basics, though it lacks any foldable magic.

At $1,580 from some vendors, the Z Fold7 is competitive for a flagship tablet-replacement. But prices hit $2,000 at others, which is a tough pill. Best Buy's price match guarantee helps, so shop smart. If you'll genuinely use the big screen for work and play, it earns its keep. For casual use, it's overkill.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the best argument yet for carrying a tablet in your pocket. It's a genuine phone-meets-tablet experience that finally feels polished, with a huge 8-inch AMOLED screen, a blazing Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and a surprisingly good camera system. The magic is in FlexMode and multitasking, splitting the screen to get actual work done while binge-watching. But Samsung still asks you to pay a steep price for that flexibility, and the battery life is just okay, not class-leading.

If you're after a pocketable clamshell flip, get the Motorola Razr 2025 instead. And if camera quality is the dealbreaker, a Galaxy S24 Ultra or iPhone 17 will give you better zoom and low-light shots. This foldable is for screen lovers first.

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is the foldable to beat if you want a do-it-all device that collapses into one hand. It's powerful, brilliantly practical for split-screen work, and finally built tough enough for daily life. But if you're expecting the absolute best camera or multi-day battery, you'll be happier with a dedicated flagship slab. This is for people who will use that big screen every single day.