Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Tops 3 Premium Foldables in ZDNET Comparison

5 articles · Updated · ZDNet · May 14

ZDNET’s comparison of three premium foldables picks Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 as the best overall buy, citing its slimmer, lighter design and stronger day-to-day experience.
At 215 grams and 8.9mm folded, the Fold 7 was judged closest to a conventional slab phone, while Samsung’s One UI multitasking tools and Galaxy AI features helped it edge Google and Motorola.
Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold was positioned as the better choice for durability and accessories, with an IP68 dust-tight rating, PixelSnap magnetic support, and a free 1-year Gemini AI Pro offer.
Motorola’s Razr Fold stood out for endurance and pen input, pairing a 6,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging, plus optional Moto Pen Ultra support on both displays.
The review frames the three-way contest around trade-offs: Samsung for portability and software polish, Google for dust resistance and AI extras, and Motorola for battery life and stylus use.

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