The Galaxy Z Fold7 made its way to JerryRigEverything’s torture chamber and it was subjected to the usual set of scratch, bend and burn tests. While foldables don’t have the best track record in this discipline, the Z Fold7 outdid expectations.
If you don’t feel like watching the whole video, here’s the recap: the Z Fold7 may be Samsung’s thinnest and lightest Fold to date, it’s exceptionally well built and passed all of the tests it was subjected to.
The Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 protected cover screen scratches at the usual level 6 on Mohs scale of mineral hardness. As expected, the internal screen is still easily susceptible to damage and scratches at a mere level 2 since it is made from Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG).
The aluminum sides of the phone and its Armor FlexHinge can take a beating, and the IP48 rating proves to be effective against dust and other small rock fragments.
The highlight of the video is the bend test (8:00 mark), which yields a concerning amount of flex from the phone, but it remains fully functional despite it all.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
For more details on the Z Fold7, you can check out our recently published in-depth review.