Samsung Fold 7, Flip 7 Unveiled: No Tri-Fold Yet, Galaxy Watch 8 Steals the Show

July 12, 2025 

I felt a knot in my stomach as I crossed the Brooklyn Navy Yard entrance - part excitement, part skepticism.

I’d covered countless tech launches, but foldables have always seemed like precocious gadgets waiting for their moment.

Walking into Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked, my doubts resurfaced: could this year’s models finally break through? My experience with wearables has taught me to be cautious.

But holding the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in my hand, under the showroom lights, I realized Samsung might just have pulled it off.

The company unveiled its latest foldables - the Fold 7, Flip 7, Flip 7 FE - and a revamped Watch 8 series.

But the star attraction many hoped for, the elusive tri‑fold smartphone, remained conspicuously absent.

This event made one thing clear: Samsung is doubling down on foldables and AI, even as tri‑fold dreams remain on hold.

Key Specs Snapshot

Device  Display(s)  Processor  RAM / Storage  Camera(s)  BatteryPrice (INR)

Galaxy Z Fold 7 6.5″ cover / 8″ main Snapdragon 8 Elite 12–16 GB, up to 1 TB 200 MP + 12 + 10 + 10MP covers 4,400 mAh ₹1,74,999

Galaxy Z Flip 7 4.1″ cover / 6.9″ main Exynos 2500 12 GB, up to 512 GB 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP selfie 4,300 mAh ₹1,09,999

Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE 3.4″ cover / 6.7″ main Exynos 2400 8 GB, up to 256 GB 50 MP + 12 MP 4,000 mAh (Approx. ₹80–90 k)*

Watch 8 / Classic 40/44 mm circular/squircle Wear OS 6/Gemini AI – Health sensors – ₹27,499 / ₹39,999

Watch 8 Ultra 47 mm Wear OS 6/Gemini AI 64 GB Health sensors Large capacity ₹54,999

* Estimated based on global pricing.

One UI 8: Foldable‑First Experience

One UI 8 - Samsung’s new foldable interface built atop Android 16 - brings true multitasking improvements.

During a quick demo, I resized a floating AI window mid-task. It didn’t glitch. Swapping content between apps felt natural.

Circle to Search now supports gaming context, and Gemini integration spans Samsung apps.

It’s smooth - though mobile keyboards still lag behind. Overall, these tweaks make foldables feel more purposeful

Galaxy Z Fold 7: A Slimmer, Brighter Powerhouse

Samsung calls it its thinnest Fold yet - 4.2 mm unfolded, 8.9 mm folded, weighing just 215 g

In bright sunlight, its 8″ Vision Booster AMOLED (2,600 nits) felt noticeably brighter than my Fold 6. Losing the S Pen was bittersweet - Samsung cited space constraints .

I missed it during quick note-taking. The 200 MP main sensor (same as S25 Ultra) takes outstanding shots, even if most images settle into 12 MP via pixel binning

The Verdict? A powerful, pocketable tablet experience - just at a steep ₹1.75 lakh.

Galaxy Z Flip 7 & Flip 7 FE: Pocket AI Redefined

The Flip 7’s 4.1″ Flex Window is a serious upgrade: longer sessions on widgets felt natural.

I tested Gemini Live with camera use - answers lagged, but saved me navigating menus

The inner screen grew to 6.9″ - great for video calls.

The Flip 7 FE brings most essentials at lower cost, though screen resolution and materials drop slightly. A solid mid-range foldable offering.


“Sidebar: I nearly dropped the Flip trying to close it one-handed.”

Galaxy Watch 8 Series: Light Eyes on Health

The new Watch 8 and Classic (with rotating bezel) were noticeably slimmer - felt comfortable during my short jog around the yard.

The bezel click returns - a tactile pleasure.

Health features like Running Coach, Vascular Load, Bedtime Guidance, and Antioxidant Index (via thumb LED scan) felt promising, though I only tested briefly

Gemini support via Wear OS 6 puts AI on my wrist—sometimes slow, but promising.

AI Across Devices: Gemini & More

Galaxy AI - free features like Live Translate and Audio Eraser - are baked into all devices

Flip and Fold now include Gemini Live and integrated screen sharing - press-hold power button brings AI into the conversation.

Circle to Search’s AI Mode now extends to games and image context

The tech impresses, but responsiveness needs polish.

 

Tri‑fold & Project Moohan: Eyes Still on the Horizon

No star-studded reveal of a tri‑fold smartphone or Project Moohan XR headset.

In post-event interviews, TM Roh confirmed a tri‑fold is still coming “within this year,” though timing remains unclear. Some attendees left feeling that Samsung held back the real surprise.

My experience Analysis

Samsung opted to refine rather than revolutionize. Compared to Chinese rivals like Oppo and Huawei, which have launched tri-folds, Samsung’s strategy feels conservative

The decision to drop the S Pen seems practical - it keeps things slim - but it undercuts the Fold’s productivity appeal.

On balance, the Flip feels like the smarter pick: pocketable, AI-enhanced, and still fun.

AI emerges as the connective tissue across these devices. This feels strategic - it positions Samsung as a full-stack AI player, not just a hardware maker.

But increasingly, the company will need to tune latency and contextual accuracy to match promise with reality.

Verified Facts

Fold 7: ₹1,74,999, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 4.2 mm/8.9 mm, 200 MP camera, 4,400 mAh battery


Flip 7: ₹1,09,999, Exynos 2500, 4.1″ Flex Window, 6.9″ main display, 4,300 mAh battery


Flip 7 FE: 3.4″/6.7″ displays, 4,000 mAh battery, ₹~80–90k


Watch 8: 40/44 mm, Wear OS 6 with Gemini AI, thinner body


Project Timeline: Tri‑fold expected “within this year” per TM Roh.

In the end My Key points

Samsung’s Unpacked was about refining its foldable formula and pushing AI as the next frontier.

There are no splashy surprises - except perhaps the absence of a tri‑fold. For those seeking a premium large-screen experience, the Fold 7 delivers.

If pocket comfort and AI shortcuts matter, the Flip 7 shines. But power users hoping for stylus support or a breakthrough form factor may feel left behind - at least for now.

AI serves as the connective thread, hinting at Samsung’s ambition to be more than a hardware company.

But with tri‑folds coming later and XR still in stealth, the big reveal still awaits.

This event hit its mark - but perhaps the biggest innovation is still to come

Author expertise

Michael B. Norris is a Delhi based local tech journalist with 8+ years of experience covering mobile innovation, gadgets, and AI trends. 

Known for clear, accessible writing at an 8th-grade reading level, he makes complex tech easy to understand for everyday readers