Samsung’s latest foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, has shattered durability expectations by surviving over 500,000 folds in independent testing – more than double the rated lifespan of its predecessor.

The testing, conducted by certification body Bureau Veritas, confirms that the Fold 7 could handle being opened and closed 100 times a day for over a decade.

This is a huge improvement over the Z Fold 6, which was rated for 200,000 cycles.

Samsung achieved this leap in longevity by redesigning its inner display, featuring a 50% thicker Ultra Thin Glass layered with a new high-elastic adhesive and supported by a flattening structure and titanium plate.

The company likens the layered design to bulletproof glass, distributing stress more evenly across the panel during repeated use.

But lab results are only half the story.

YouTube tech durability expert JerryRigEverything (Zack Nelson) subjected the Z Fold 7 to one of his trademark torture tests, and the phone passed with flying colours.

The device withstood intense scratch testing, pressure bending and dust exposure, coming through without structural damage or hinge failure.

Despite the impressive results, the inner screen remains a weak point.

Like earlier Fold models, the ultra-flexible display scratches easily, even from fingernails, with marks appearing at level 2 on the Mohs scale.

Samsung offers one free screen protector replacement within the first year, but a full screen repair could still set users back over $580 (A$880).

Still, for those eyeing a premium foldable with long-term durability, the Z Fold 7 is shaping up to be Samsung’s most resilient device yet.