With just days to go until Samsung’s Unpacked event on July 9, 2025, in Brooklyn, all eyes are on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and if the growing pile of leaks is anything to go by, Samsung is about to redefine the competition in the foldable phone market with its thinnest and most refined device yet.
Leaked images circulating online, notably from tipster @Jukanlosreve, show a much slimmer and more polished Z Fold 7.
The device reportedly measures just 4.2mm when open and 8.9mm folded, slimmer than any Galaxy Fold released so far, and thinner than its immediate predecessor, the Z Fold 6.
This places Samsung in a head-to-head race with Chinese brands like Honor and Oppo, whose ultra-thin foldables have dominated the segment in recent months.
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In the leaked photographs, the Fold 7’s SIM tray appears to hug the frame tightly, hinting at the extremely compact internal design. The speaker grilles and microphone placements also suggest Samsung has optimised every inch of the chassis.
One of the most interesting changes is the rear camera layout; gone are the chunky black rings seen on the Fold 6. In their place are sleeker silver rings that encircle each lens, an aesthetic choice that complements a striking new blue colour option dubbed “Blue Shadow”.
According to documentation from the EU’s smartphone product label, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will deliver 40 hours and 28 minutes of battery life per charge and maintain 80% battery health after 2,000 cycles.
It’s been assigned an IP48 rating, making it resistant to water immersion, though still vulnerable to dust, and given a Class A drop resistance score. Repairability, however, is rated Class C, pointing to the fact that fixing it won’t be especially easy or cheap, which is still a common issue for foldable devices.
Internally, the Fold 7 is expected to come with upgraded displays: an 8-inch inner screen and a 6.5-inch cover screen, both slightly larger than those on the Fold 6. Rumours are swirling that a 200MP main camera sensor may be onboard, the same one featured in the Galaxy S25 Ultra, although Samsung has not confirmed this.
Software-wise, the Fold 7 will launch with One UI 7 built on Android 15. Samsung plans to expand its integration of AI capabilities with this device, including tools for real-time translation, smart note summarisation, and multitasking enhancements. In some markets, the device may ship with a bundled Google AI Pro subscription.
This year’s Unpacked event won’t stop with the Fold 7. Samsung is also tipped to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 7, a new Watch 8 series, and potentially the company’s first tri-fold device, a prototype that may be branded the Galaxy G Fold. Updates on Project Moohan, Samsung’s XR headset collaboration with Google, are also expected.
The Korean tech giant appears to be betting big on its foldable devices in 2025. With leaks laying bare nearly every detail, the only surprises left may be in the price and availability.
