Samsung has officially pulled back the curtain on the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, and while its sleek design and impressive foldable display grab attention, the real star is the software inside. It’s launching with One UI 8, pre-installed with Android 16, bringing Samsung’s most intelligent and AI-powered software experience tailored specifically for the unique foldable form factor. Get ready for a device that doesn’t just fold, but thinks alongside you.
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The big takeaway? Samsung is leaning heavily into AI to make the large, foldable screen more useful than ever, transforming multitasking and interaction.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 unfolded, showcasing its large inner display running One UI 8 software
Inside the Fold: Discover One UI 8’s AI Power
One UI 8 on the Z Fold 7 isn’t just a simple update; it’s a reimagining of how software works on a large, flexible screen. Designed with the unique capabilities of a foldable in mind, it blends context-aware AI, versatile assistance, and advanced multitasking into a smooth experience.
Here’s a closer look at the standout AI features making their debut:
Smarter Sound: AI Audio Eraser
If you’re someone who loves shooting videos with your phone, this is a game-changer. The Audio Eraser tool, now enhanced with powerful AI and built directly into the Gallery app, lets you clean up your video’s sound with a single tap.
Imagine recording a great moment only for background noise like traffic, wind, or noisy crowds to ruin the audio. This feature intelligently detects and removes that unwanted chatter, saving you time and boosting your video quality without needing complicated editing apps.
AI That Sees & Understands: Gemini Live
Google’s Gemini Live AI gets a major upgrade on the Z Fold 7’s large display. It now boasts “multimodal understanding,” meaning it can process and understand not just text or voice, but also what’s actually on your screen or visible through your camera.
This opens up incredible possibilities. Using screen sharing with Gemini, you can simply point to something on your display – an item while shopping, a section of a document, or details on a travel site – ask a question about it, and get instant, context-rich answers. It’s like having an expert assistant who can see what you see.
Search Smarter: Enhanced Circle to Search
A feature many users already love, Circle to Search, is getting an AI boost specifically tuned for the Fold’s expansive screen. You can still circle any image or object to quickly look it up, but One UI 8 adds a new “Dive Deeper” function. This gives you more layered, follow-up search results and smart suggestions based on your initial query, helping you explore topics in more detail.
Gamers will especially appreciate that this feature is now optimized for use within games on the Fold 7. Stuck on a puzzle? Can’t figure out a quest? Circle an item or objective in-game and get real-time tips or walkthroughs without having to leave your game session.
Next-Level Multitasking with AI
The Galaxy Z Fold line has always been built for multitasking, and One UI 8 finally provides the software intelligence to fully match the hardware’s potential.
New AI-powered features make juggling multiple apps and pieces of information easier than ever:
- AI Results View: Pull AI-generated responses from Gemini directly into a split screen or a floating window. This makes research, planning, or comparing information much more fluid, letting you keep your source material visible while working in another app.
- Drag & Drop AI Content: Anything the AI generates – whether it’s a summary of a webpage, a list of ideas, or a draft paragraph – can now be instantly dragged and dropped between different applications. This streamlines content creation and organization.
- Layout Optimization: Samsung is also promising more intelligent layout adjustments, helping you automatically make the best use of the large unfolded screen space for different tasks.
Meet the Galaxy Z Fold 7: Design, Display, and Power
Beyond the smart software, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 itself brings notable refinements. It features Samsung’s largest and most advanced foldable display yet: a spacious 8.0-inch QXGA+ main screen inside and a fully functional 6.5-inch FHD+ cover screen on the outside. (Think incredibly sharp and vibrant displays).
Samsung has also focused on making the hardware more portable. At just 215g, it claims the title of the lightest Fold ever, and unfolded, it measures a mere 4.2mm thin, making it significantly sleeker.
Photography gets a major upgrade too, with the introduction of a high-resolution 200MP wide-angle rear camera. Powering it all is the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, ensuring smooth performance whether you’re gaming, multitasking, or using AI features. You can configure it with generous memory and storage options, up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
Price and Availability
For those in the UAE, Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is available for pre-order right now. It’s set to hit retail stores starting July 25.
The price for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 begins at Dh7,599 for the model with 12GB RAM and 256GB Storage. It comes in four stylish colors: Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint, and Blue Shadow. Prices climb for higher configurations, reaching up to Dh9,349.
With the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung isn’t just offering refined hardware; it’s showcasing how AI can fundamentally change how we interact with our most personal and versatile devices, especially one with a screen that doubles in size. It’s a clear statement that the future of foldables is smart, seamless, and AI-driven.
