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Pradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker.
She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.
An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India.
September 23, 2026
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For a flagship smartphone that launched just over a year ago in July 2025, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has held its price well, which makes the current discount worth a look. The 256GB unlocked model in Mint is down to $1,349.99 on Amazon from its $1,499.99 list price, a $150 cut that price trackers show is the lowest the Fold 7 has reached so far. Anyone who would rather have the newest Galaxy on the market can step up to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for about $300 more—you're spending serious money either way, so it's worth making the most of One UI with these settings and hacks that help you get the most out of whichever one you pick.
As for the phone itself, its eight-inch AMOLED screen (when unfolded) gives you the extra space that makes split-screen multitasking genuinely useful, while its 120Hz refresh rate and 2,600-nit peak brightness keep scrolling smooth and the display readable outdoors. And when you fold it shut, the 6.5-inch cover screen with its wider 21:9 aspect ratio gives you enough room for a comfortable on-screen keyboard, meaning you can handle quick replies without constantly unfolding the phone. Samsung also refined the hinge with the Fold 7, slimming the body to 4.2mm when unfolded and trimming the weight to 215 grams, and the result is a phone that feels better balanced and less unwieldy over a full day of use (to learn more, check out our in-depth review here).
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That improved handling is backed by the hardware inside, where a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and 12GB of RAM keep heavy multitasking smooth, while the camera system, built around a 200MP main sensor alongside a 12MP ultrawide and a 10MP 3x telephoto, holds up across lighting conditions. That said, its 4,400mAh battery is modest for a screen this large, and while its IP48 protection covers water immersion, it does not resist dust, so beach and trail use calls for some care. For anyone still weighing their options, our roundup of the best Android phones you can buy in 2026 covers the alternatives.
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