Samsung Unveils Ridiculously Thin Galaxy Z Fold7 and More at Unpacked 2025
Published: 10 Jul 2025
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Overnight, Samsung hosted its Galaxy Unpacked event in Brooklyn, New York, unveiling its latest foldable smartphone innovations in the form of the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7, along with a new line of Galaxy Watch8 wearables. While the new Flip7 and the Watch8 range feature notable upgrades over their predecessors, it's the Fold7 that is the undisputed star of the show.
Having had the chance to briefly go hands-on with all of Smasung's new devices, I can confidently say that the Fold7 is on track to set a new standard for foldables, thanks to its slim new form factor and high specs. Possessing an undeniable wow factor that could be enough to convince many who've previously hesitated to part with the Fold line's high cost of entry (AUD$2,899 in this case), it's a big step up for the flagship foldable.
With that, let's take a closer look at everything Samsung revealed in Brooklyn overnight.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Pricing:
12GB memory with 256GB internal storage – AUD$2,899
12GB memory with 512GB internal storage – AUD$3,099
16GB memory with 1TB internal storage – AUD$3,549
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is Samsung's latest uber-premium foldable smartphone and its most impressive yet. The largest contributing factor when it comes to this is the extremely slim new build, which means that when folded its dimensions are comparable to that of a traditional candybar-style smartphone. This, paired with enhanced camera functionality and a suite of AI-powered bells and whistles make for a formidable proposition.
The Fold7 pairs the largest internal and external screens ever to appear within the Fold line with its most compact construction. The large internal display measures 8.0 inches diagonally, while the external one is 6.5 inches. This is a significant leap from the 7.6-inch and 6.3-inch offerings of the Fold6. Even more noticeable is the svelte nature of the Fold7's build, which has jettisoned 24 grams from the Fold6 to weigh just 215 grams—even lighter than the 218-gram Galaxy S25 Ultra—and massively reduced the thickness of the device when folded from 12.1 mm to 8.9 mm.
The phone runs on Samsung's new One UI 8 operating system, an AI-powered platform designed to empower the user to make the most of the Fold7's dual screens through multitasking via intelligent tools that understand and respond intelligently to what users type, say, and see. This OS means the Fold7 is always ready to tackle a broad range of complex tasks from real-time language translation to generative photo edits.
Camera upgrades also abound, with the rear camera module boasting 200.0 MP, 12.0 MP, and 10.0 MP lenses. The most notable of these is the Galaxy Z series' first 200.0 MP wide-angle camera which captures four times the detail of its predecessor on the Fold6. Inside, the main display's 10.0 MP is also an upgrade with its 100-degree offering designed to make it easier for users to capture selfies and crucial moments as soon as they unfold their phone. All of the Fold7's photography is enhanced by Samsung's next-generation ProVisual Engine, which offers faster image processing for enhanced clarity, vibrance, and detail.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is now available for pre-order and will launch on August 1st, 2025. It comes in Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, and Jet-black colourways, as well as an online-exclusive Mint finish. It is also available with three different memory and storage configurations: 12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage, 12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage, and 16GB Memory with 1TB internal storage. Pricing starts at a considerable AUD$2,899 with the highest-spec model commanding an asking price of AUD$3,549, although this has been reduced to AUD$3,349 for pre-orders.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 | Image: Supplied
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Pricing:
256GB internal storage: AUD$1,799
512GB internal storage: AUD$1,999
Always the more accessible of Samsung's foldable devices, the Flip returns with an enhanced cover screen and a rage of other upgrades, including a slimmer build (nowhere near as slim os the Fold7, mind), AI-enabled One UI 8 operating system, and improved camera performance.
The most noteworthy upgrade to the Flip7 is the new 4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow (that's what Samsung calls the square-shaped external display), which is now an edge-to-edge affair reminiscent of the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra. While it took Samsung a year longer than its less powerful smartphone rival to get to this point, better late than never.
At my hands-on briefing with the devices, Samsung showed off a range of features that make the most of the FlexWindow, including coloured rings that appear around camera lenses to indicate what mode of photography or video capture you're in and an ability to enhance your phone with interactive wallpapers. These are small elements of the Flip7 experience, but they show an attention to detail that speaks to the overall polish of the device.
While it hasn't enjoyed quite as dramatic a glow as its Fold sibling, the Flip7 continues the line's journey of refinement, reducing the 14.9 mm thickness of its predecessor when folded to just 13.7 mm. Despite this reduced size, it pairs its bigger internal display (up from last gen's 6.7 inches to 6.9) with a bigger 4,300mAh battery.
Like the Fold7, the Flip7 takes advantage of Samung's new One UI 8 operating system, aiming to create an intuitive, one-handed experience that tailors itself to the user's style and routine, pairing enhanced productivity with increased personalisation.
Finally, the Fold7 continues the line's focus on content capture and selfies in particular. With a 50MP Wide and a 12MP Ultra-Wide lens, the phone offers what Samsung describes as 'flagship-level clarity in any lighting,' including low-light conditions thanks to Enhanced Nightography functionality. Via the FlexWindow, users can activate real-time filters, while the zoom slider lets users zoom in or out with a simple swipe.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip7 is available with either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage and comes in Blue Shadow, Jetblack, and Coralred colourways, with Mint again available as an online exclusive. Pricing starts from AUD$1,799 for the 256GB model, while the 512GB will normally set you back AUD$1,999. However, those who pre-order the Flip7 can score the 512GB model for the price of the 256GB one.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE | Image: Supplied
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
Pricing:
128GB internal storage: AUD$1,499
256GB internal storage: AUD$1,599
In addition to the Flip7, Samsung also unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, which is essentially an even more accessible option for those looking to dip their toes in the foldables category. In many respects a Flip6 at a more affordable price point, the Flip7 FE features a 6.7-inch main display, 50MP FlexCam for high-quality selfies and videos, and Samsung's Now Brief functionality, which provides personalised updates.
The Flip7 FE is available in minimalist Black and White colourways and will set you back AUD$1,499 for the 128GB model and AUD$1,599 for the 256GB one.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Range | Image: Supplied
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Range
Pricing:
Galaxy Watch8 (40 mm Bluetooth): AUD$649
Galaxy Watch8 (40 mm LTE): AUD$749
Galaxy Watch8 (44mm Bluetooth): AUD$699
Galaxy Watch8 (44 mm LTE): AUD$799
Galaxy Watch8 Classic (46 mm Bluetooth): AUD$899
Galaxy Watch8 Classic (46 mm LTE): AUD$999
Galaxy Watch Ultra (47 mm LTE): AUD$1,299
As has long been tradition, Samsung also unveiled some new wearables alongside its foldables. This year, the Korean tech giant unveiled the Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra for those who either want to monitor their health and fitness or simplydon't want to pull out their phone to check for notifications.
According to the brand, the Galaxy Watch8 is 'designed for everyday wellness,' and it's minimalist design will mean it looks right at home on most wrists. Available in
40 mm and 44 mm sizes and in Graphite or Silver colourways, its perfect for those looking for an unobtrusive daily wearable. The 40 mm Watch8 will set you back AUD$649 for the Bluetooth model and AUD$749 for the LTE model, while the 44 mm incarnation is priced at AUD$699 for Bluetooth and AUD$799 for LTE.
Next up, the Galaxy Watch8 Classic takes things up a notch with a rotating bezel and a quick button for extra convenience. Available in Black and White colourways and a surprisingly wearable 46 mm sizing, it brings a little traditional watch style to the smartwatch space. The Watch8 Classic will retail at $899 for the Bluetooth model and $999 for LTE connectivity.
Finally, the new Galaxy Watch Ultra is billed as Samung's 'most advanced Galaxy Watch model yet.' Available in Titanium Blue, Titanium Silver, Titanium White, and Titanium Grey finishes, Samsung claims it sports 'the longest battery life and the most robust performance in the line-up.' To enjoy said battery life and performance, you can expect to hand over AUD$1,299 for this 47 mm LTE device.
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