Unfolding the Truth
Straight from the comments section.
So, the Z Fold 7 coverage went live yesterday—and naturally, it stirred the pot. Opinions are split, and honestly, that’s fair. If the price wasn’t such a slap, maybe it’d be easier to justify for those who can’t quite see it fitting into their lives. But in the comments—and even in the tease posts I shared earlier—a few of you went deeper. Past the hype. Past the spec sheet. Straight into how this thing actually fits into day-to-day life.
Let’s get into some of the best ones:
Don’t see the Fold as a phone with a party trick—it’s a shift in how you work. For some, that shift is worth every cent. For others, not so much. The S25 Ultra is a powerhouse, no doubt, but the Fold feels more like a shape-shifting tool that adapts to what you need, when you need it. Personally, I get a ton of real-world value from foldables—some of my workflow just doesn’t fit on a standard slab. Is it worth double the price? Not if your day is mostly scrolling. That said, I’ve got friends still rocking their Fold 4s and 5s, and they don’t baby them. None of mine have failed me either. Add JerryRigEverything’s Fold 7 torture test to the mix, and yeah—I feel confident.
By now, plenty of Android apps are smart enough to morph into desktop-style layouts when they hit a larger screen—something Google started pushing hard a couple of years ago. Having proper file management that taps into all my cloud services? Priceless. So is being able to run apps side by side when moving stuff around on my NAS. Even something as simple as showing photos to friends or family on the big inner display still feels special. And watching Zack Snyder’s Justice League on this thing? Whole different vibe. As for the iPad mini comparison—nah. Doesn’t even come close. The Fold makes it look like a toy.
The only real friction I’ve seen people run into is forgetting they have a bigger screen once it’s unfolded - true story 🙂 The Z Fold 7 is peak foldable when it comes to shape, design, and weight—and it doesn’t feel like foldables used to. It’s actually lighter and easier to handle than some of the latest slab phones. No bulk, no weird heft. Just… better.
The Z Fold 7 is hands-down better when it comes to software—no question. It also disappears in the pocket more easily and feels way more consistent with things like brightness control. Even cleaning the screens is less of a chore thanks to Samsung’s oleophobic coating. What’s not better? The cameras. I definitely miss what the Oppo could do there. Same with battery life—the Fold is a one-day phone for me, no matter how I slice it. Is it better overall? Still processing that one.
Honestly? Not really. I thought I’d miss it—but I’ve stopped pretending I’m going to sketch a storyboard on the go. And truth is, I’ve never been fully comfortable writing on that softer inner display anyway. Do I miss the occasional signature? Sure. But I love how thin the Z Fold 7 is, and strapping on a bulky case just to hold an equally thick pen feels like a crime.
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P.S. In case you missed it, here’s the full video: