Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, unveiled on July 9, is not just about sleek looks and high-end specs—it’s also turning heads for its durability. In a recent YouTube video, the foldable flagship was put through a series of extreme challenges to see how well it can hold up in tough conditions.
The test pushed the $1,999 device well beyond everyday use. It began with the phone being frozen in a block of ice for over 12 hours. After thawing, the Z Fold 7 powered on without any issues, with both the 6.5-inch outer screen and the 8-inch foldable display functioning as expected.
Next came a 30-minute dunk in a fast-moving river, complete with sand and finer dust particles. Surprisingly, this IP48-rated foldable held up, protecting its expensive internals from the moisture and solid particles. The Z Fold 7 also endured spills from nine different liquids—including coffee, soda, tea, and both hot and cold water—with no apparent damage, at least during the recording.
Scratch tests showed the cover screen, protected by Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, resisting damage up to level 6-7 on the Mohs scale. The back glass and camera lenses remained scratch-free, while the inner screen, now protected by a thicker Ultra-Thin Glass layer, fared better than past generations against casual contact.
Drop tests from around 6 feet didn’t crack either screen or damage the hinge. Even the bend test—where pressure is applied to fold the device backward—didn’t break it, thanks to Samsung’s upgraded Armor FlexHinge, titanium backplate, and stronger Advanced Armor Aluminum frame. For a foldable that’s just 8.9mm thick when shut, that’s impressive.
All in all, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 survived its torture test with functioning as normal. While its IP48 rating doesn’t ensure protection from finer dust particles, the 30-minute dunk test in a fast-moving river shows it’s built to handle more than just everyday accidents. If you’re thinking about getting one, a case is still a good idea—but Samsung’s foldables clearly aren’t as fragile as they used to be in the first few generations.
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