Another environmental consideration: dust resistance. The Z Fold 7 still doesn’t have a formal dust resistance rating; its IP48 means it’s fully water-resistant but only immune to very small particles, not specks of dust. Take extra care and consider adding Samsung’s extended warranty plan to cover pricey inner screen repairs.

However, this is one that's likely to put quite a dent in most folks' wallets. The base version of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with 256GB of storage lands at a whopping $1999. If you need even more space, you could be looking at up to $2419 to reach 1TB of storage. That's a lot of space, but it's also a lot of money.

The Oppo Find N5 is currently the world’s thinnest folding phone, but it’s set to be surpassed by the new Honor Magic V5. Unlike the former, the Honor is expected to launch in many global markets that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is likely to target as well.