What is the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold phone?

From the original trailblazer to the ultra-slim modern flagship, each generation of Samsung's book-style foldable pushed the boundaries of what a phone can be. Which Z Fold made the strongest case for the format?

1

Galaxy Z Fold 7

Samsung's 2025 flagship foldable, the slimmest Z Fold ever at 4.2 mm unfolded, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite and significant productivity and camera upgrades.

1000pts

2

Galaxy Z Fold 2

The 2020 second-generation model that fixed many original flaws with a larger 6.2-inch cover display, Ultra Thin Glass, and a dramatically improved hinge mechanism.

562pts

3

Galaxy Z Fold 5

The 2023 edition introduced a gapless FlexHinge that eliminated the crease gap when closed, making it slimmer and lighter than its predecessors.

449pts

4

Galaxy Z Fold 3

The 2021 release that added under-display camera technology, S Pen support, and IPX8 water resistance, marking the Z Fold's transition from novelty to serious productivity device.

449pts

5

Samsung Galaxy Fold

The 2019 trailblazer that proved book-style foldable smartphones were commercially viable, pioneering the category despite a challenging rocky launch.

449pts

6

Galaxy Z Fold 6

The 2024 model that refined the Z Fold formula with a squarer aspect ratio, flatter hinge, improved ProVisual Engine, and Galaxy AI features.

281pts

7

Galaxy Z Fold 4

The 2022 model brought a wider cover display, improved camera system with 50 MP main sensor, and full S Pen compatibility with a built-in slot accessory.

281pts