YouTube Tech Reviewers React to Samsung Unpacked July 2025 | Honest Takes on Galaxy Watch 8, Z Fold 7 & Z Flip 7

When Samsung drops new devices, the tech world holds its breath. But here’s what really matters: what do the YouTube reviewers with millions of subscribers actually think?

I’ve dug deep into the reactions from two of the platform’s biggest tech voices—Mrwhosetheboss and MKBHD—to give you the unfiltered truth about Samsung’s July 2025 lineup. Spoiler alert: it’s not all praise and rainbows.

The Galaxy Watch 8: When Design Meets Functionality (And They Don’t Always Get Along)

The “Squircle” Controversy That’s Dividing Reviewers

Mrwhosetheboss didn’t hold back when it came to the Galaxy Watch 8’s new design. He absolutely hates the “squircle” look - that circular screen sitting inside a squarish “cushioned” bezel. His exact words? It’s like “buying a Ferrari and then bolting a caravan to the back of it.”

Ouch, Samsung.

But here’s where it gets interesting. Despite his design gripes, he’s completely blown away by what this watch can actually do.

The Functionality That’s Winning Hearts

For just a slight price bump, Samsung packed some serious upgrades into this thing:

• 11% thinner profile (your wrist will thank you)
• 8% bigger battery (more juice for your day)
• 50% brighter display (finally readable in direct sunlight)
• Dual GPS for tracking that actually works

The software features are where things get really exciting. The new “Running Coach” creates personalized training plans, and the sleep tracking finally gives you actionable advice instead of just dumping raw data on you. Plus, Gemini AI integration is baked right in.

MKBHD highlighted something pretty wild: the watch can now measure “toxins” in your body through your skin to give you an “antioxidant index.” Just place your thumb on the back sensor, and it’ll tell you if your diet’s terrible or if you’re dehydrated. It’s like having a mini health lab on your wrist.

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: The Return of the King

Both the regular Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic sport that controversial squircle design, but the Classic brings back something special—the physical rotating bezel. Mrwhosetheboss calls this feature a “big deal” and “addictively satisfying to use.” If you’re torn between models, this might be your deciding factor.

Galaxy Watch Ultra: The Forgotten Child

Here’s some brutal honesty from Mrwhosetheboss: the Galaxy Watch Ultra is barely a new watch. He calls it an “ultra-minor update” with just a new titanium blue color, more base storage (64GB), and military-grade protection. His verdict? The appeal has vanished now that the standard models got such massive upgrades.

Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Redesign That Changes Everything (For Better and Worse)

The Transformation That Actually Matters

Both reviewers agree: this is a massive redesign. We’re talking 26% thinner and lighter than the previous generation. MKBHD puts it in perspective — at 8.9mm folded and 215 grams, it’s actually lighter than a Galaxy S25 Ultra. That’s insane for a folding phone.

The improvements don’t stop there:

• Wider and taller dimensions make the front screen feel like a real phone
• 8-inch inner screen gives you tablet-level real estate
• Stronger hinge and 50% thicker glass
• Much less noticeable screen crease

The Camera Revolution

Here’s where Samsung finally stopped playing games. The Z Fold 7 gets the same 200MP main sensor as the S25 Ultra. MKBHD calls this a “huge leap for the Fold series” and a true flagship camera system. They also ditched that terrible under-display camera for a proper selfie camera.

The Trade-offs That Hurt

But here’s where both reviewers get critical:

The Wobble Problem: MKBHD says this is the “most I have ever seen a phone rock on a table with no case on it.” He calls the instability “diabolical.” Mrwhosetheboss agrees—you basically need a case to use this thing properly on flat surfaces.

S Pen Support is GONE: To achieve that thin profile, Samsung completely removed the digitizer layer. No more S Pen support. Period. Both reviewers see this as a major downgrade for a productivity-focused device.

Battery Disappointment: MKBHD is particularly frustrated here. The battery stays at 4,400mAh while competitors are cramming much larger capacities into similarly thin phones using silicon-carbon technology. He thinks Samsung is “playing it so safe.”

Price Increase: The base model now costs $1,999—a $100 bump from last year.

Galaxy Z Flip 7: Solid Updates with One Big Question Mark

The Cover Screen That Changes Everything

The Z Flip 7’s cover screen is getting unanimous praise. It’s now a massive 4.1-inch, nearly edge-to-edge display with 120Hz refresh rate (up from 3.4-inch and 60Hz). MKBHD calls it a “hardware win-win” because the phone is better both open and closed.

This bigger screen means actually useful widgets, better camera controls, and the ability to use those main cameras for selfies without unfolding the phone.

The Improvements That Actually Matter

• 6.9-inch inner screen (larger overall)
• 4,300mAh battery (up from 4,000mAh)
• Thinner profile with a stronger hinge
• Minimal crease thanks to thicker display
• First Flip with Samsung DeX (desktop computer functionality)

The Exynos Elephant in the Room

Here’s where MKBHD gets skeptical. Samsung switched from Snapdragon to their own Exynos 2500 chip. He’s not convinced the Exynos can match the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s combination of peak performance and power efficiency.

Mrwhosetheboss calls it a “good, but not spectacular” update, especially since it maintains the same $1,099 price as last year.

Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE: The Value Question

Samsung introduced a cheaper “Fan Edition” at $899, but both reviewers are skeptical. It’s essentially last year’s Z Flip 6 body with downgraded internals—slower Exynos chip, less RAM (8GB), and less storage (128GB).

Mrwhosetheboss points out the brutal truth: you can often find the actual Z Flip 6 for the same price, and the new Flip 7’s design makes the FE look “extremely outdated.”

The Bottom Line: Innovation with Asterisks

What’s fascinating about these reviews is how they highlight Samsung’s current strategy: bold hardware moves with some questionable trade-offs.

The Galaxy Watch 8 shows Samsung can pack incredible functionality into a design that… well, not everyone will love. The Z Fold 7 proves they can create an engineering marvel that’s actually usable as a daily driver, but at the cost of features people actually used (hello, S Pen).

The Z Flip 7 represents solid evolution, but that Exynos chip switch has reviewers—and probably users—nervous about real-world performance.

Here’s what both reviewers seem to agree on: Samsung is pushing boundaries, but they’re also making decisions that feel like they’re optimizing for spec sheets rather than user experience.

Whether these devices succeed will depend on whether regular users care more about the impressive upgrades or the frustrating compromises. Based on these honest takes from YouTube’s biggest voices, it’s going to be interesting to watch.

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