Samsung’s 2025 foldable lineup—and the smartwatches to match—are officially on sale. After weeks of teases, hands-on previews, and (let’s be honest) a flood of pre-order campaigns, the Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Z Flip7 FE, and the Watch8 series are now hitting shelves in 49 markets globally. That includes the U.S., U.K., India, most of Europe, and parts of Southeast Asia. More regions are expected to follow in the coming weeks. But if you’ve been waiting to buy one, your time has come.
Foldables, refined—again
Samsung’s new foldables don’t break the mold. Instead, they refine it. The Galaxy Z Fold7 is the most premium device in the bunch, and it shows. It’s thinner than last year’s model—8.9mm folded—but still manages to pack in a massive 8-inch AMOLED screen and a new 200MP main camera. That’s a serious step up in imaging power for the Fold line, and early impressions suggest it’s more than just marketing.
Then there’s the Z Flip7, Samsung’s more playful—but no less powerful—foldable. It brings a 4.1-inch FlexWindow to the front for notifications, widgets, and camera previews, plus a new 50MP FlexCam, which Samsung claims is optimized for better shots in semi-folded positions.
Want a foldable but don’t want to pay $1,000+ for it? That’s where the Z Flip7 FE comes in. At $899, it’s the most affordable device in the lineup, offering a scaled-back—but still full—folding experience.
Early demand has been solid. Samsung says pre-orders outpaced last year’s numbers, with the Blue Shadow color emerging as a fan favorite. (Marketing fluff? Maybe. But also, it’s a great-looking phone.)
New wearables with smarter health features
On the wrist side of things, the Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic bring a handful of incremental, but useful, upgrades. There’s a new Antioxidant Index, part of a growing suite of health-tracking tools that now includes AI-powered coaching and insights. It’s not a revolution in wearables, but it is progress.
Sizes range from 40mm to 46mm, depending on the model. The Watch8 Classic skews larger and leans into a more traditional look, while the base Watch8 is sleeker and more fitness-oriented.
And yes, there’s a Watch Ultra this year too—though details on that model remain a bit more under wraps. Early photos show a chunkier body and what looks like an upgraded sensor array, likely aimed at endurance athletes or enthusiasts who want a bit more ruggedness.
Samsung goes hands-on (literally)
To support the launch, Samsung has opened Galaxy Experience Spaces in cities like London, Dubai, and Seoul. Think interactive showrooms, but designed to feel less like stores and more like play spaces for tech. If you’ve ever wandered into one of Apple’s Today at Apple workshops, it’s a similar vibe—only wrapped around foldables and wearables. A new store locator tool on Samsung’s site also makes it easier to track down a nearby retail partner if you want to test the devices before pulling the trigger.
The big picture
This launch isn’t just about phones and watches. It’s about showing that foldables aren’t a gimmick anymore. With thinner builds, smarter features, and a real range of price points, Samsung is trying to move foldables out of the curiosity phase and into the mainstream. Are we there yet? Hard to say. But this year’s lineup feels less like a concept—and more like a product line you can recommend without a disclaimer.
