What if I told you that a single phone could be folded and unfolded over 200,000 times? Sounds wild, right? Well, that’s exactly what a daring YouTuber is attempting with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, live on their channel!

In a bold experiment that few would dare to undertake, this Korean tech YouTuber is putting the Galaxy Z Fold 7 through an extreme durability test, unfolding and folding the device by hand in real time. Just imagine the sheer patience and dedication it takes to manually fold a phone that many times! As of the latest update, the fold count has already soared past 113,368, meaning the YouTuber is only days away from hitting the impressive milestone of 200,000 folds. And let's be honest, we’re all secretly rooting for this phone to survive!

Now, before you think about trying this yourself, let’s clarify: unless you enjoy spending days repeating the same motion, you might want to leave this one to the pros. But hey, it’s oddly satisfying to watch someone else do the hard work so we don’t have to!

So, how is the Galaxy Z Fold 7 performing under this extreme test? Remarkably well! The device is officially rated by Samsung to handle up to 500,000 folds—but that’s in an ideal lab setting. This YouTuber's manual test is a whole different ball game and gives us a glimpse into how the phone might hold up with daily use.

At the 95,000 fold mark, the device showed no signs of wear. The display was vibrant, touch sensitivity was intact, and even the speakers were delivering sound without a hitch. But it wasn’t until the YouTuber hit 100,000 folds that things started to get interesting: a slight crackling sound emerged while opening and closing the phone, though thankfully, the display remained flicker-free and intact.

And by the time they reached 105,021 folds, the screen was still fully operational, though the crease had deepened. Will the Galaxy Z Fold 7 make it to the ultimate goal of 200,000 folds? We think so! Thanks to some innovative engineering by Samsung, including a 50% thicker Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) layer, improved shock absorption, and a high-strength titanium plate backing the screen, the Fold 7 has a fighting chance.

Of course, since this test is being conducted manually as opposed to controlled lab conditions, it gives us a more realistic perspective on how repeated folding will affect the device in everyday scenarios.

If you’re intrigued and want to see how it all unfolds—literally—you can catch the live stream and witness this epic durability test in real time!