At Galaxy Unpacked 2025 held last week in Brooklyn, New York, Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7, ushering in a new era of mobile photography by bringing professional-grade, Ultra camera capabilities to its foldable smartphone lineup.
To put those capabilities to the test, Samsung Newsroom editors embarked on a special one-day tour across New York City — a photo spot itinerary curated by Gemini. The mission? Capture the magic of the city that never sleeps, one fold at a time.
▲ An itinerary of New York photo spots curated by Gemini
The Manhattan Skyline, Now in 200MP Glory
The journey began in Brooklyn, where the editors aimed to capture Manhattan’s stunning skyline across the East River in a single frame — bridges, boats and all — while preserving clarity, even at a distance zooming in.
Enter the first-ever 200MP camera on a Z Fold. From bridge cables to distant rooftops, every detail was rendered with striking precision. The ultra-high resolution allowed the team to shoot wide, then zoom in and crop while maintaining exceptional image quality. With the Galaxy Z Fold7, nothing is out of reach — even the subtlest parts of cityscapes, no matter how far the zoom.
▲ Manhattan’s breathtaking skyline, taken with the Galaxy Z Fold7’s 200MP wide-angle camera
▲ Zoomed-in crop of a distant boat from the original photo above
▲ A closer look at the boat — zoomed in from the original 200MP photo
No Selfie Stick, No Problem: 100-Degree Wide-Angle Selfies That Capture It All
What’s a New York adventure without a selfie — or ten? With the Galaxy Z Fold7’s 10MP 100-degree front camera, snapping the perfect shot becomes effortless.
Designed into the main display, this lens’ 100-degree field of view captures not just faces, but full scenes — whether it’s the Brooklyn Bridge or Central Park in the background. No tripod, no selfie stick — just a wide-angle perspective that turns every memory into a postcard.
▲ A wide-angle selfie with the Galaxy Z Fold7’s 100-degree main display front camera
Picture-Perfect Spots, Minus the Crowds
Next stop: Jane’s Carousel — a popular photo spot known for its vintage charm and sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline.
Iconic landmarks are bound to be crowded, often making it difficult to capture a clean shot. But Galaxy Z Fold7 users need not worry. With the newly added Suggest Erases feature in Generative Edit, the device automatically detects people in the background and allows users to remove them with ease — no manual selection required. The results can then be reviewed side-by-side on a single screen for easy comparison.
▲ Using Generative Edit, people in the background can be automatically detected and seamlessly removed with a single tap.
What’s That? Circle It and Find Out
As the editors explored the fashion-forward, trendy neighborhood of SoHo, a striking building stood out. What was it?
With Circle to Search, curiosity meets instant answers. A quick snap and circle gesture revealed everything there was to know. Whether it’s architecture, street art or a mystery object, traveling with the Galaxy Z Fold7 means never missing a beat.
▲ With Circle to Search, circling any part of an image instantly provides relevant information.
Clear Sound, Even in Bustling New York
At Central Park, a street performance filled the air with music. Wanting to capture the buskers’ carefree energy, the editors recorded a video — but along with the music came unwanted background noise. Cue Audio Eraser.
With the AI-powered tool, the Galaxy Z Fold7 isolated the music, filtering out distractions like wind and nearby conversations. The result? A polished and immersive video, ready to be shared.
▲ Audio Eraser enhances audio clarity by removing unwanted noise from videos.
Night Video: New York Nights, Captured in Clarity
The day wrapped up where it began — by the East River at Brooklyn Bridge Park. This time though, Manhattan’s skyline shimmered under the moonlight, offering a dramatically different atmosphere.
Shooting videos in low light can be tricky, but the Galaxy Z Fold7 handled the scene with ease. Thanks to its default 10-bit HDR powered by the ProVisual Engine, highlights and shadows were rendered with lifelike depth and crisp detail — resulting in clean, noise-free footage.
▲ Night Video footage of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline, captured with the Galaxy Z Fold7
One day in New York was enough to prove the Galaxy Z Fold7’s remarkable versatility. Its noticeably lighter design made all-day shooting effortless, while the spacious display allowed the team to seamlessly edit content on the go.
Powered by AI-driven innovations and designed with real-world-use in mind, the Galaxy Z Fold7 goes beyond the role of a smartphone. It’s a creative tool, a travel companion and a memory keeper.