Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 sells out in India following impressive pre-sales
The much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 made its debut in India on July 9, 2025. The foldable smartphone, which comes in four sleek color options - Jetblack, Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, and Mint - quickly captured the attention of tech enthusiasts and consumers. Pre-orders for the device started on the same day, and it went on sale shortly thereafter.
Pricing and Availability
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is available in three variants in India:
- A 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant priced at Rs 1,74,999.
- A 12GB RAM + 512GB variant, retailing at Rs 1,86,999.
- A high-end 16GB RAM + 1TB variant for Rs 2,10,999.
Samsung India offered pre-order benefits worth INR 12,000 and no-cost EMI options for 24 months to entice potential buyers. The strong demand for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 mirrors the success of the Galaxy S25 series earlier in 2025, as Samsung received a record-breaking 210,000 pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE within 48 hours of launch.
Key Specifications
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 boasts several impressive features, including being Samsung's thinnest and lightest foldable smartphone to date. It sports an ultra-slim design, a 4,400mAh battery with 25W fast charging, and a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED cover screen and an 8-inch QXGA+ AMOLED inner screen, both with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The smartphone also comes equipped with the same 200MP flagship sensor as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for its camera setup, which also includes a 12MP ultra-wide camera and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and 30x digital.
Out of the box, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 runs on Android 16-based One UI 8, featuring new AI capabilities such as Object Eraser, AI-powered multitasking, a new Now Bar, and integration with Google’s Gemini AI assistant.
Sales and Supply
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has seen strong traction across both online and offline retail channels, with the device selling out in several Indian markets within 48 hours of launch. Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President of MX Business at Samsung India, stated that they are working overtime to ensure adequate supplies of the Galaxy Z Fold7 to meet the surge in demand. Samsung is also increasing production at its Noida manufacturing facility to cater to the growing demand.
With its high-end specifications, premium price point starting around Rs 1.75 lakh, and strong consumer interest, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is poised to make a significant impact in the Indian market.
- Tech enthusiasts and consumers showcased their interest in the Smartphones category, with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, resulting in a record-breaking 210,000 pre-orders within 48 hours.
- The availability of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 extends beyond online channels, reaching offline retail stores as well, showcasing strong demand for this high-end Gadget within the Technology segment in India.
