PCMag UK90
PCMag names the Fold 7 the best folding phone available, praising its slim refined design, displays and power.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
4 expert reviewsChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a critic score of 86 out of 100 from 4 professional reviews, including PCMag UK, Engadget and Consumer Reports. 3 of 4 recommend it, and scores range from 77 (GSMArena) to 90 (PCMag UK). 2 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 2 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: picture quality (4 of 4); performance (3 of 4). Most common complaints: battery life (3 of 4); price (2 of 4). It ranks #2 of the 4 smartphones we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Our verdict
4 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: battery life.
The catch: Very expensive, with only average battery life.
Critic agreement: Medium
Scores run from 77 to 902 printed scores, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 89
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
2 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
Engadget88
Engadget calls the Fold 7 the point where foldables finally feel like regular phones, thanks to a much thinner and lighter body.
Consumer Reports89est.
The overall score is locked behind membership, but the visible lab notes rate performance, durability, display and camera as excellent to very good.
GSMArena77est.
This lab-test page of the review shows larger displays but slightly dimmer than last year, below-average battery endurance and slow charging.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Picture quality4 of 4
Performance3 of 4
What critics dislike most
Battery life3 of 4
Price2 of 4
Alternatives
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Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 worth it?
Most critics think so: 3 of 4 recommend it. Very expensive, with only average battery life.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
Agreement is medium: scores range from 77 (GSMArena) to 90 (PCMag UK), a spread of 13 points across 4 reviews. Most reviewers land close together, with some outliers.
What do critics dislike about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
Battery life (3 of 4 reviews), Price (2 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (critic score 94), best overall.