With the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung has made the biggest leap yet. This device solves some of the most glaring problems with Samsung's foldables, featuring a new, slimmer design and a big camera upgrade.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the best foldable for most people right now, but it costs $2,000. Yet, 15 years ago, it was hard to sell a Samsung phone for less than a tenth of that. Here are 7 moments in Samsung history that sparked this incredible turnaround.

"Wow," he said as he turned the two-in-one device over in his hands. He marveled at the thinness (4.2mm) and weight, and then struggled a bit to open it. I think the magnets in this Z Fold 7, which help hold the foldable phone closed, are considerably stronger than on his Z Fold 4.