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Now that the Samsung Galaxy Zfold 7 is
out, we all can’t believe how thin it’s
become. But aside from being thinner,
it’s also a lot more capable. The cover
screen is also bigger. This means you
don’t have to open the main display that
often anymore. Best of all, there’s a
new 200 megapixel main camera. But if
you’re currently using the Galaxy Zfold
6, is it worth it to upgrade to the
slimmer ZFold 7? While there’s a lot of
new stuff, the ZFold 7 is a lot more
expensive, too. Well, fortunately, we
have both of these phones. So, if you’re
curious whether or not it’s worth the
upgrade, I suggest you stay tuned to
find out as we compare the new Samsung
Galaxy Zfold 7 to the older Galaxy Zfold
6.
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Let’s kick things off with the design.
In terms of styling, both the Galaxy
ZFold 7 and the Galaxy ZFold 6 look
almost identical. I mean, this is the
signature Samsung design language after
all. Both phones retain the familiar
foldable form factor flat corners and
the vertical layout for the triple rear
camera system. In fact, the only styling
difference would be the camera island
and slightly redesigned camera lenses.
But of course, the biggest or thinnest
difference would be the thickness of the
phones. The Galaxy ZFold 7 is thinner
and lighter than the ZFold 6, shaving
off a few grams and of course a lot of
millimeters in terms of the thickness.
As a result, this makes it a lot more
comfortable to hold both folded and
unfolded. However, you’ll feel it the
most when it’s folded. It’s no longer
bulky in your pants and it’s easier to
use with one hand. Like the ZFold 6, the
ZFold 7 still uses an aluminum frame
with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the cover
and back glass to keep the phone well
protected. Together with a thinner body,
the hinge has also been upgraded by
Samsung to make it a lot sturdier.
Because of this, the ZFold 7 is a bit
harder to open. That being said, the
Galaxy ZFold stick still feels solid and
premium even to this day. It features
again the an aluminum frame and Gorilla
Glass Victus 2 on the outside. Now, as
for other protection, Samsung retained
the same IP 48 dust and water resistance
for both of these devices. Overall, both
models maintain Samsung’s signature
flagship build quality and design, which
is to be expected. But the slim design
of the ZFold 7 is definitely a big
improvement for everyday use. Moving on
to the display, both the Fold 7 and Fold
6 have two screens, a cover screen and a
larger main display. On the Fold 7, the
cover screen now measures 6.5 in, while
the main display measures 8 in. In
comparison, the Fold 6 features a 6.3 in
cover screen and 7.6 in main display.
Despite the size increase, the displays
are the same. They use a dynamic AMOLED
2X panel. Both displays also have the
same 120 refresh rate, HDR10 Plus
support with ultravid colors, giving
users a very great viewing experience,
whether folded or unfolded. Both phones
also have the same peak brightness as of
2,600 nits for the main display and also
the cover display. However, the small
size increase on the Fold 7’s cover
screen makes a big difference in terms
of everyday usability. It no longer
feels cramped to type on the cover
display, and the same goes for browsing
the net. You can definitely do a lot
more without having to open the main
display. As for the main display, the
larger screen of the Fold 7 is a huge
benefit for everyone. But what really
sets it apart from the Fold 6 is the
crease or lack thereof. You can barely
see the crease anymore on the Fold 7. In
fact, you need to be actively looking
for it just so you can see it. That’s a
big difference from the Fold 6 where the
crease is still very much visible all
throughout. In terms of audio, both
models offer stereo speakers with Dolby
Atmos. But here’s the interesting bit.
The speakers of the Fold 7 are not as
great as I expected it to be. It’s still
loud, but the sound stage and overall
quality isn’t as great as compared to
the speakers of the Fold 6. For
reference, the speakers on the Fold 6
produce more depth, giving us a better
listening experience. We suspect this
has something to do with how thin
Samsung made the Fold 7, meaning they
may have replaced the speakers. So far,
display and multimedia, the Galaxy Zfold
7’s new, larger displays are amazing to
have, but do note there will be a drop
in quality for the speakers as compared
to the Fold 6. Just like the Galaxy
Zfolds that came before, the ZFold 7 and
the Fold 6 feature a triple rear camera
setup. On the Fold 6, you have a 50
megapixel main sensor, a 12AP ultrawide,
and a 10 megapixel telephoto. On the
Fold 7, the ultrawide, and telephoto are
carried over. However, it gets a new 200
megapixel main shooter, also found on
the S25 Ultra. As a result, the photos
captured by the Fold 7 now look a lot
better than before. Although not as
obvious in the day or in well-lit
environments, the difference in quality
is much more evident in low light or
night photos. There’s also better bokeh
on the Fold 72 without having to use
portrait mode. In addition, the photos
captured by the Fold 7 are slightly
sharper and have better dynamic ranges
compared to the Fold 6. Now, do note
that this is for the main camera alone
at 1x or 2x zoom. When you’re using the
ultrawide or the telephoto, the quality
are similar, which is what we expected
because they’re the same lenses. As for
video recording, the quality remains the
same for both the Fold 6 and Fold 7,
supporting up to 8K at 30 fps max and up
to 4K at 60 fps with ultra steady turned
on. Similar to the photos, the videos
captured on the Fold 7 look sharper and
there’s a lot less grain at night. But
when you’re using the ultra wide or
telephoto, they’re very much the same.
If you’re not too picky when it comes to
photos, the cameras on the Fold 6 are
still decent. However, the cameras of
the Fold 7 are definitely a lot more
capable for photos and videos. Now,
let’s talk about performance. The Galaxy
Zfold 7 is powered by the new Snapdragon
8 Elite for Galaxy, while the ZFold 6
runs on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Both of
these chips are very capable and
powerful, and as expected, the Fold 7 is
a lot more powerful, as evidenced by the
benchmark scores, 1.85 million versus
1.65 million on Antutu on the Fold 6.
It’s a similar story when you check out
the rest of the benchmarks. But in real
world use though, the difference between
the two isn’t that obvious. When playing
games, both phones can run graphic
intensive titles like Genchin on max
settings without issues. No lags, no
frame rate drops whatsoever. The same
can be said for doing productivity
tasks. Both phones can handle everything
you throw at it, including running
multiple apps in the background for all
of your productivity needs. With that,
it’s hard to say that the Fold 7 has a
strong edge over the Fold 6. But here’s
the thing. The Fold 7 heats up a lot
faster as compared to the Fold 6. And
just like the speakers, we suspect it
has something to do with how thin this
phone has become as compared to before.
The important thing is the heat does not
affect the game play or your
productivity by any means. In terms of
battery, not much has changed on paper.
Both the Fold 7 and Fold 6 pack a 4,400
MIA battery, so it’s the same. Charging
speeds, well, they’re the same, too.
Even though the chipsets are different,
there’s not really a change in terms of
battery life, as evidenced by our video
loop benchmarks. Both the Fold 6 and
Fold 7 are still relatively power-
hungry. And from our experience, even
when you’re not using the phone that
often, you will find the battery slowly
draining as the day passes. With that,
if you’ve ever used the Fold 6 and
you’re planning to switch to the Fold 7,
you won’t really feel a difference in
terms of battery life. Now we have to
talk about the OS of the Fold 6 and the
Fold 7. The Fold 7 runs on 1 UI 8 which
is based on Android 16 out of the box.
In comparison, the Fold 6 runs 1 UI7
which is based on Android 15. There are
a bunch of new features on 1 UI 8 on the
Fold 7 which includes better integration
of Gemini to name a few. However, 1 UI 8
will also be coming to the Fold 6. So
these features will also be carried over
in the near future. So, nothing to write
home too much about that. How do these
two foldables compare? Overall, the
ZFold 7 builds upon what the Fold 6 has
laid out. But, as we expected from a
newer model, it does offer better
performance, new cameras, and a new UI.
But best of all, it improves the iconic
foldable design by making it a lot
thinner than ever before. All of those
new features come at the price, though.
The Galaxy ZFold 7 starts at 112,990,000
pesos for the base 12 + 256 GB variant,
while the 12 + 512 GB variant retails
for 120,990
pesos. As for the 16 + 1 TB variant,
that one retails for 141,990
pesos. Now, in comparison, the ZFold 6
started at just 105,990
pesos for the 12 + 256 GB variant. If
you plan to upgrade from the Fold 6, you
can take advantage of Samsung’s trade-in
promos and other deals to get the Fold 7
for cheaper, but still you will be
coughing up five digits worth of money.
Honestly, if you don’t mind the new
camera and the thinner design of the
Fold 7, the Fold 6 is still a powerful
and capable phone. With that said,
upgrading might not be exactly necessary
for you, especially if you want to save
a bit. But if you want the latest and
one of the best foldables on the market,
who are these to stop you from buying
the new Galaxy Zfold 7? So, are you
upgrading to the Galaxy ZFold 7 or
sticking to your Galaxy ZFold 6 for now?
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Okay, let’s be real. When Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold7, the first thing we all noticed was how ridiculously thin it looked.
We’ve been using the Z Fold6 for a year, and we thought that was already pretty sleek. But holding the new one? It’s a whole different feeling.
The question that immediately popped into our heads, and probably yours too, is simple: with that new slim profile, a bigger cover screen, and a massive 200MP camera upgrade, is this finally the year to make the jump? Or is the trusty Z Fold6 still the smarter buy for your hard-earned peso?
We know how big of an investment these foldables are, so we didn’t just read the spec sheet.
We put both phones side-by-side, folded, unfolded, and in every scenario we could think of. In our latest video, we get into the nitty-gritty of what that thinner design actually feels like in your hand and your pocket, whether the camera upgrade is as dramatic as it sounds, and if the changes add up to a must-have upgrade or a nice-to-have refinement.
If you’re on the fence about trading in your current foldable or making your first plunge into the world of big-screen phones, you’ll want to see this comparison.
What You’ll See in This Video
- We go hands-on with the slimmer, lighter design to see if it’s a game-changer for daily use.
- We put the new 200MP main camera head-to-head with the Z Fold6’s shooter in various Philippine lighting conditions.
- We test the bigger cover screen to see if you really can use the phone folded more often.
- A frank discussion on whether the performance and battery life gains justify the premium price tag.
- Our final verdict on who should upgrade and who might be perfectly happy sticking with the Z Fold6.
Don’t just take our word for it. See the side-by-side differences, the camera samples, and get our full, unfiltered thoughts by watching the complete comparison video above!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 available in the Philippines?
Yes. Samsung Philippines has officially launched the Galaxy Z Fold7, and it should be available through official stores and partners nationwide.
How much more expensive is the Z Fold7 compared to the Z Fold6?
The Z Fold7 carries a premium over its predecessor. For the exact pricing and to see if the new features justify the cost difference, check out our full video where we break down the value proposition.
Is the battery life better on the new Z Fold7?
Both phones have similar battery capacities on paper, but efficiency improvements in the new chipset can affect real-world usage. We run through our typical usage tests in the video to give you a clearer picture.
Are the displays the same between the two models?
The core display technology is similar, but the Z Fold7’s cover screen is slightly larger. We discuss how this impacts one-handed usability and whether you’ll notice the difference in our hands-on comparison.
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