Galaxy Z Fold 7 replaces the S Ultra series as Samsung’s top flagship

Samsung has shifted the focus of its premium smartphone lineup. The latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 has become the company’s main flagship, supplanting the traditional Galaxy S Ultra series.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 has become the thinnest foldable smartphone

Till recently, the role of Samsung’s “technology showcase” was traditionally assigned to the Galaxy S Ultra lineup – devices with top chips, cameras and materials. In 2025, however, the company has shifted its focus: the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the new tech flagship.

The main feature of the model is that it’s just 8.8mm thick when folded. That’s 48% less than the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which means the Z Fold 7 is the thinnest foldable smartphone in the world. It’s also lighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, despite its larger display area and complex design.

Form factor reimagined: smartphone, tablet and workstation in one device

The Galaxy S25 Ultra continues to evolve within the classic “monoblock” framework, while the Z Fold 7 offers a new take on the mobile device. It features a large 8-inch main screen, which opens up the possibilities:

• simultaneous work with three windows;
• using the taskbar;
• placing pop-up applications.

The device is aimed at users who care not only about performance, but also multitasking.

Galaxy AI is fully realized

Samsung’s artificial intelligence is implemented in the Galaxy Z Fold 7 as efficiently as possible. On the large screen, it’s especially easy to use the following functions:

• Circle to Search;
• generative wallpaper;
• real-time translation;
• Note Assist and other tools.

All of this turns Galaxy AI from an add-on to a full-fledged productivity tool.

Flagship-level performance and cameras

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 runs on the same processor as the Galaxy S25 Ultra – the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. That means equal performance. Samsung has also improved the foldable device’s camera, reducing the difference between it and the S Ultra series to a bare minimum.

Samsung has also improved the foldable device’s camera, minimizing the difference between it and the S Ultra series.

Ready for everyday use

Samsung’s foldable smartphones don’t look experimental anymore. The company has significantly improved:

• protection against moisture;
• joint strength;
• resistance of the display to damage;

Galaxy Z Fold 7 is now foldable

Yes, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is more expensive than the S25 Ultra. But its features are much wider:

If you’re willing to spend over $1,000 on a Samsung smartphone in 2025, it’s worth considering: would you prefer mere evolution or opt for a complete reevaluation of the format? The Galaxy Z Fold 7 isn’t just the company’s most ambitious smartphone. It’s its best smartphone to date.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 replaces the S Ultra series as Samsung’s top flagship was first published on ITZine.ru.