Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 plans in Australia January 2026

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has been touted as the South Korean company’s best ever folding phone, with our reviewer saying that the handset has set a high standard for others to follow.

We’ve also named it the best foldable phone in our buying guide, thanks to its larger displays, improved camera array and thinner and lighter chassis compared to its predecessor.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a larger cover screen (6.5 inches vs 6.3 inches) and main screen (8 inches vs 7.6 inches) over the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The camera array has a 200MP main lens (like the Galaxy S25 Ultra), compared to the Fold 6’s 50MP main camera. When closed, the Fold 7 is 8.9mm thick, which places it closer to the S25 Ultra (8.2mm) than the Fold 6 (12.1mm), resembling closer to a conventional bar phone than ever before.

Considering all that, it's no surprise that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will set you back a whopping AU$2,899 for its base 256GB model. If you’re sold enough with all the features and have enough cash to buy outright, you can check out the current best outright deals below and then pair that with one of our best SIM-only plans. We saw the Fold 7 get discounts of up to 23% off over Black Friday and Boxing Day in 2025, and now telcos like Vodafone have started to offer handset discounts too.

With that said, we think that the Fold 7’s high outright cost means buyers will prefer to pay it off over a multi-year contract from a major Australia telco like Vodafone, Optus or Telstra.

We’ve crunched the numbers on the big three’s Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 plans below (including any current promotions and discounts) to help pinpoint the best-value options for various needs.

The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 plan overall

Vodafone Small Plan | 60GB data | 24 months | AU$145.20 p/m

Thanks to a AU$350.16 handset discount from Vodafone and a separate discount for the plan fees, this plan makes this pricey handset a little bit easier to obtain. Right now, Vodafone's Small plan is the most affordable plan from the big three, where it’s discounted by AU$14 p/m for the full 24 months to just AU$39 p/m. It provides international texts on top of 60GB of data, 5G connectivity and the option for international roaming at additional costs.

Minimum total cost: AU$2,587.84 | Total cost over 24 months: AU$3,484.80

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The best premium Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 plan

Vodafone Medium Plan | 200GB data | 24 months | AU$155.20 p/m

In much the same way as above, if you're looking to pair your big-screen foldable phone with a big data pool, Vodafone's Medium plan is the way to go. You get 200GB of data to stream to your heart’s content on the go, as well as free international calls to select countries.

Minimum total cost: AU$2,597.84 | Total cost over 24 months: AU$3,724.80

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Outright Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals

Not interested in purchasing through a telco with a postpaid plan? That’s alright, many Aussie retailers offer the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 outright. Here are the top current offers available from our retail partners.

What’s new with Samsung’s latest foldables?

Samsung’s latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, mark substantial design and usability upgrades over their predecessors – pushing the boundaries of what a foldable phone can be.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner, lighter and more refined than ever, measuring just 8.9mm thick when closed and weighing only 215 grams. It unfolds into a stunning 8-inch AMOLED display that rivals the iPad Mini in size, making it perfect for multitasking, gaming and media. Complementing this is the larger 6.5-inch outer display with a more traditional 21:9 aspect ratio, bringing it closer to a 'standard' smartphone when folded.

One of the Fold 7’s headline features is its upgraded camera system, led by a 200MP wide sensor previously reserved for the S25 Ultra. This delivers incredible photo detail and improved image quality, especially when pixel-binned to 12MP. There's also a sharper 10MP inner selfie camera and a sleeker, more durable hinge. However, concessions were made to achieve its thin design - namely, the loss of S Pen support and the lack of a 5x optical zoom. Still, with a powerful Gen 8 Elite chip, 12GB RAM (or 16GB with 1TB storage) and a 4,400mAh battery rated for 24 hours of video, the Fold 7 aims to deliver high-end performance.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 addresses long-standing critiques of its past iterations with its 4.1-inch FlexWindow cover screen that is now larger, smoother (with a 120Hz refresh rate) and more functional. Now, it wraps around the rear cameras and supports new features like Auto Framing and Real-Time Filters, making it far more practical for on-the-go use. Inside, a larger 6.9-inch display gives it the feel of a full-sized flagship device, while a thinner design (13.7mm folded) and a larger 4,300mAh battery make it a very, very usable daily driver.

Despite retaining the same camera array as the previous model (50MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, and 10MP selfie) the Flip 7 feels like a true generational leap. It's powered by a new, efficient Samsung Exynos 2500 chipset, and it offers tighter waterproofing and a stronger FlexHinge, while pricing remains unchanged from last year.

Additionally, Samsung has addressed complaints about the Galaxy Z range's higher prices with the introduction of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. At AU$1,499, it still can't be classified as cheap, but it's much more affordable than its Flip 7 sibling. That being said, it’s closer technically to the Galaxy Z Flip 6, with many of the same specs, except for its Exynos 2400 chip instead of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE specs