Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 release date: when will Samsung’s top foldable ship?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a shot at being the best foldable phone of the year – and depending on what you look for in a handset, maybe even the best phone. So we imagine a lot of people are looking to buy it.
If you're among them then you’ve come to the right place, because below you’ll find the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7’s release date, followed by information on when it was announced, and when pre-orders opened.
Of course, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 price is very high, so you might want to think long and hard before placing an order – and you should definitely give our hands-on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review a read first.
If it’s pricier than you can justify, then maybe consider the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE instead – you can read more about those in our hands-on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review and our hands-on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE review.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 on-sale date
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7’s official release date is July 25, so if you’ve already placed a pre-order, then that’s when you’ll probably get it. That’s also the date when you’ll be able to walk into a shop and come out clutching one.
That is, assuming there’s any stock, which there might not be for some configurations, as already depending on your region you might find some combinations of color and storage won’t ship until after July 25 – presumably because they’ve proven popular and have already sold out.
On the other hand, in the UK at least, Samsung is currently listing July 22 as the delivery date for some Galaxy Z Fold 7 configurations, even though that’s earlier than the official release date.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 announcement date
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was announced at a Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9.
The event was held in New York, and as well the Galaxy Z Fold 7, we also saw the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.
So it was a packed launch, with exciting announcements for both smartphone and smartwatch fans.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 pre-order date
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was available for pre-order shortly after it was announced, with pre-orders opening that same day (July 9).
So if you haven’t already done so, you can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 now. Doing so will ensure you can get the phone as soon as possible, and is likely to also net you some pre-order perks or freebies to go with it – though the exact offering will depend on the country you’re in and where you buy the phone from.
On the other hand, there’s an argument for not pre-ordering and instead waiting for reviews. After all, this is a very expensive phone, so there’s merit in ensuring it’s actually worth the money.
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James is a freelance phones, tablets and wearables writer and sub-editor at TechRadar. He has a love for everything ‘smart’, from watches to lights, and can often be found arguing with AI assistants or drowning in the latest apps. James also contributes to 3G.co.uk, 4G.co.uk and 5G.co.uk and has written for T3, Digital Camera World, Clarity Media and others, with work on the web, in print and on TV.
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