Galaxy Z Fold 7 brings along a long overdue change for Samsung phones

Samsung’s latest foldable seems to have quietly addressed one of the most persistent problems that’s been bugging Samsung camera users for years. If you’ve ever tried to snap a photo of your kids running around or capture that perfect action shot at a sports event, you’ve probably noticed how Samsung phones tend to create blurry images when there’s movement involved. Well, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 might finally put that frustration to rest.

The phone packs a 200MP main camera that Samsung claims delivers shutter speeds up to 7 times faster than what we saw on the Galaxy Z Fold 6. SamMobile was first to spot this significant improvement, and it could mean the difference between getting a crisp shot of your dog mid-jump versus another disappointing blur. The device has already set record-breaking pre-orders for the Z Fold lineup since launching on July 25, suggesting people are excited about these improvements.

Motion blur has been that annoying issue that Samsung users have learned to live with, especially compared to what you might get from an iPhone in similar situations. The slower shutter speeds on previous Samsung flagships made it tough to freeze fast-moving subjects without some kind of blur creeping in.

Check out these few examples I found below:

Samsung’s finally acknowledging this isn’t just a minor inconvenience but something that needed fixing.

The camera upgrades don’t stop there either. The 200MP sensor captures 4x more detail and produces images that are 44% brighter compared to the previous model. There’s also a revamped selfie camera that fits 25% more people in the frame, which should make group photos less of a logistical nightmare.

Samsung tested these improvements in controlled conditions, and early reviews like ArsTechnica’s show the phone successfully capturing clear shots of running greyhounds. The real test will be how it performs in everyday situations with less-than-perfect lighting, which is where Samsung phones have traditionally struggled with motion blur.

But it’s not all sunshine and roses for the latest flagship from Samsung. Users have raised concerns about potential hinge problems at retail stores, and there has been criticism over Samsung dropping S Pen support for the Fold 7. There’s also a hidden setting that can crash the phone, though it’s being worked on.

Still, fixing the motion blur problem feels like a step in the right direction. It’s one of those basic camera functions that should just work without users having to think about it. If Samsung has actually cracked this code with faster shutter speeds, it could make the Z Fold 7’s camera feel a lot more reliable for everyday photography.