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.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has reached foldable phone nirvana thanks to major reductions in its size and thickness. Though at $2,000, it remains extremely expensive.

With the Fold 7, you get boxy corners, thin bezels, and a subtle camera module with blacked-out lenses. Folding the phone reveals the metallic hinge, bearing Samsung's branding. On the other hand, the OnePlus Open features rounded corners, slightly thicker bezels, and a gigantic circular camera module on the back (with a textured finish).