Samsung officially unveiled its most powerful and refined foldable yet, the Galaxy Z Fold7, at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in Brooklyn on July 9, 2025. But for Kenyan fans hoping to get their hands on it officially, there’s disappointment: Samsung will be skipping the Kenyan market for the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 launches.
Despite the absence of an official release, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is already generating buzz globally thanks to its slimmer build, smarter AI tools, and a massive camera upgrade. Here’s everything you need to know — and why it still might be worth sourcing.
Sleeker and Lighter Than Ever
Samsung listened to its users and redesigned the Fold7 to be its thinnest and lightest foldable ever:
- Thickness: 4.2mm unfolded, 8.9mm folded (international); 11.5mm folded (titanium variant)
- Weight: 215g (standard) or 239g (titanium build)
- Build: New Armor FlexHinge, Titanium frame, and Gorilla Glass Victus 3
The result? A phone that feels more like a regular smartphone when closed, yet transforms into a tablet when opened.
Dual AMOLED Displays for an Immersive View
Samsung delivers two flagship-level displays:
- Cover Display: 6.3-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
- Main Display: 7.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
These screens are brighter, more color-accurate, and sturdier — perfect for gaming, multitasking, or binge-watching on the go.
Photography Powerhouse With 200MP Camera
For the first time on a Galaxy foldable, the Fold7 features a 200-megapixel main camera, bringing flagship-level photography to the foldable segment.
- Rear Setup: 200MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom)
- Front Cameras: 10MP cover + 4MP under-display
- AI Enhancements: Generative Edit, Nightography, and ProVisual Engine
- Wider 100° selfie camera for easy group shots
Whether you’re capturing scenery or selfies, this camera setup does not disappoint.
Smarter AI That Works With You
Powered by Samsung’s Galaxy AI and One UI 8, the Fold7 becomes more than a phone—it becomes your assistant:
- Gemini Live (by Google): Share your screen during conversations and get contextual help
- AI Note Assist: Summarizes and formats notes instantly
- Live Translate: Real-time voice translation during calls
- Multi-Window + Drag-and-Drop: Seamless multitasking with AI support
You can plan, create, edit, and even translate — all without switching apps.
Powerhouse Performance
Inside, the Fold7 is equipped with:
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
- RAM: 12GB
- Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
- Battery: 4,500mAh with 25W fast charging
Whether you’re gaming, video editing, or handling work tasks, the Fold7 runs cool and smooth under pressure.
Built to Last: Durability Upgrades
Samsung is calling this its toughest foldable yet, and with good reason:
- IPX8 water resistance
- 400,000 folds tested on the new hinge
- Improved screen protector for long-term use
You get peace of mind that this premium device is designed to last.
Software & Ecosystem Perks
The Fold7 comes with Android 14 and One UI 8, optimized for large-screen use:
- Apps like TikTok, WhatsApp, Google Maps now support the foldable format better
- S Pen Fold Edition support for drawing and note-taking
- Samsung DeX: Turns your phone into a desktop computer
- Smart Switch: Easy migration from your old phone
Availability in Kenya: Official Launch Skipped
Despite global excitement, Samsung will not be launching the Galaxy Z Fold7 or Z Flip7 officially in Kenya in 2025. The company has opted to skip the Kenyan market possibly due to past low demand and pricing challenges.
However, tech-savvy Kenyans can still access the device through parallel importers and trusted electronics retailers.
Estimated Price in Kenya: Ksh 250,000–300,000 depending on storage and importer markup.
Final Word
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the most advanced foldable smartphone to date, blending style, power, and AI into a single futuristic device. But with Samsung skipping Kenya’s market, it’s a luxury for early adopters and die-hard tech fans who don’t mind going the extra mile (and price) to import it.
For most users, it remains a statement device — but if you want a phone that doubles as a tablet, camera rig, translator, and productivity tool, the Fold7 is as good as it gets.
