Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Security Grade A Calculator v	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Brand: Samsung (Parent: Samsung Electronics) Category: Smartphone • Model / Gen: Z Fold7 SM-F966B Release Date: 2025-07-09 • Status: In sale Classification Date: • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	🔗 Proof	No public widespread hardware tampering incidents targeting Galaxy Z Fold7. It uses Samsung secure boot and sealed foldable construction.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	🔗 Proof	Occasional Android platform vulnerabilities; Samsung provides regular monthly security updates.
Prior attacks	Rare	🔗 Proof	No publicly documented targeted attacks specific to Galaxy Z Fold7 (SM-F966B).
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Samsung releases regular One UI firmware, driver and security patches for this device.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	🔗 Proof	Supports Samsung account, Android work profiles and enterprise MDM enrollment.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	TLS1.3, WPA2/WPA3/WPA4 Wi-Fi encryption, end-to-end encryption for supported services.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Hardware-backed Android file-based encryption, Knox security platform.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	Supports local user accounts, Samsung account, MDM permission & group control.
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	Supports passcode, side-mounted fingerprint and facial authentication, protected by Samsung Knox.
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	Progressive lockout and delay after repeated wrong authentication attempts.
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	Authentication and access events are logged; extended audit logging available via MDM.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	Complex passcode rules and password rotation can be enforced by MDM policy.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	One UI (Android) (Companion App: )
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (Octa-core) • GPU: Adreno 830
Memory & Storage	Memory: 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X • Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 4400mAh (typical) lithium-ion • Power: 25W wired charging adapter • Charging: 25W wired fast charge, 15W wireless charge, 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Display & Camera	Display: Main:8.0" QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2184×1968, 1–120Hz adaptive; Cover:6.5" FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340×1080, 1–120Hz adaptive • Camera: Rear:200MP wide + 50MP ultra-wide + 10MP 3x telephoto; Front inner:4MP under-display camera; Front cover:12MP selfie
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Stereo dual speakers, Dolby Atmos • Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C 3.2, 5G, NFC
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 158.5 × 67.5 × 12.1 mm (folded) • Mass: 242 g

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 supports fingerprint and facial authentication, password complexity rules, brute force protection, audit logging and full account management under One UI. It uses modern encryption for storage and communications.