Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 tipped to feature Android 16 and One UI 8 ahead of launch at Samsung Unpacked in July 2025

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 at its next Unpacked event, likely happening in early July 2025. These two foldables are already making headlines, not just for their design and performance upgrades, but also for being the first Samsung flagships in the second half of the year to launch with Android 16 and One UI 8 out of the box. That’s a big shift from previous years, where new foldables shipped with older software.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is especially interesting because of its chipset strategy. A recent report from Korea suggests the device will come with two different processors depending on the market. In South Korea, it’ll be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2500, while everywhere else—including the US, Europe, and India—will get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy, also known as Snapdragon 8 Elite. This is good news for most global users since the Snapdragon 8 Elite is more stable, power-efficient, and better at handling intense tasks like Samsung DeX, gaming, and multitasking. It also outperforms MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 in CPU-heavy tests.

That said, both chipsets should handle everyday use like streaming, scrolling, or casual gaming just fine. But users in Korea might notice differences when it comes to heat, battery life, or performance during long gaming sessions.

As for the rest of the Flip 7’s features, it’s expected to come with a larger 4-inch cover display, up from 3.4 inches on the previous model, and a 6.85-inch foldable AMOLED screen inside—both with 120Hz refresh rates. The bezels are reportedly slimmer, and the phone will feature a more rounded, refined look. It should come with 12GB of RAM, storage options of 256GB and 512GB, and likely start at $1,099.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 seems to be playing it safe in a good way. It will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite globally, ensuring consistent performance no matter where you buy it. A Geekbench listing (model SM-F966N) showed the phone running at 4.47GHz on its performance cores, confirming the use of the Galaxy-customized Snapdragon chip. While benchmark scores are currently lower than the Galaxy S25 series, that’s likely because the device is still in development.

Samsung is expected to make several design improvements over last year’s Fold 6. These include a slimmer body, better water and dust resistance, a more discreet under-display camera, and improved speakers. The Fold 7 will likely feature a 6.5-inch external display and a massive 8.2-inch inner screen, both running at 120Hz.

On the software front, both foldables will launch with Android 16 and One UI 8, a first for Samsung’s mid-year flagships. This was made possible thanks to Google’s updated release schedule, which now pushes out major Android versions earlier in the year. In the past, Samsung’s foldables often had to launch with the previous year’s Android version, but starting in 2025, that’s no longer the case.

Samsung says it worked closely with Google to roll out One UI 8 earlier than ever. While the company hasn’t officially confirmed it, this early release could become standard practice in future launches. One UI 8 doesn’t reinvent the wheel but does focus on refining what already works. For now, the beta version for Galaxy S25 users shows only minor changes, mostly around AI enhancements, improved multitasking, revamped Quick Share, and support for Google’s new Auracast audio tech. The new foldables may also introduce some exclusive Galaxy AI features, although we’ll have to wait for the launch to know for sure.

There’s also a chance Samsung might reveal a more budget-friendly version of the Flip, possibly called the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, at the same event. Details are scarce, but it could make foldables more accessible to more people.

In short, Samsung is pulling out all the stops for its 2025 foldables. The Flip 7 and Fold 7 offer upgraded internals, polished designs, and cutting-edge software—all while giving users across different regions the best performance possible. With the official reveal just weeks away, these devices are shaping up to be Samsung’s most refined foldables yet.