I spent a week in New York City with the Samsung Z Fold 7 - and it spoiled me big time

• The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an excellent upgrade over its predecessor, thanks to its slim and light design, a strong hinge and a wider coverscreen.
• It's very expensive at $2,000 for the starting configuration.
• But you'll dig the improved hardware, especially if you're familiar with foldable phones from the global market.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung's biggest design overhaul since the Z Fold 2 in 2020, and it's back with a bang. Over the last three years, the Korean tech giant made slight refinements to each generation, resulting in a stale design. But the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 finally catches up to its Chinese rivals, even beating them in multiple ways.

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