Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7chat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

A genuinely thinner, better-looking foldable. Commenters repeatedly praise the Fold7 for finally achieving a satisfying thinness and improved aspect ratio compared to the Fold6, calling the design a huge upgrade. The screen brightness and new color options like Blue Shadow and Mint were also highlighted as appealing. The 200MP camera and processor were described as top-notch and impressive. Despite this, several noted the large camera bump undermines the slim design by making the phone bulge and sit awkwardly flat on a table.

Losing the S Pen sparked a wave of disappointment. By far the most repeated complaint is the removal of S Pen support, which dozens of commenters call the single biggest letdown and reason for skipping the upgrade. Many long-time Fold and Note users say the stylus was the defining feature separating Samsung foldables from competitors. Several explicitly say they'll keep older Fold models, switch to the S25 Ultra, or wait for a future S Pen-enabled version instead of buying the Fold7.

Under-display camera removal and stagnant battery frustrate upgraders. Alongside the S Pen loss, commenters criticize the switch from an under-display selfie camera to a larger, more visible hole-punch cutout, saying it hurts immersion on the inner screen. Battery capacity and charging speed were also seen as unchanged despite newer technology being available, disappointing buyers hoping for improvement. Compared to rivals like the Honor Magic V5, which offers a bigger battery and stylus at a lower price, several feel the Fold7 falls short given its high cost.