Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Pixel Watch 4 Crowned Top Products of 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, tech enthusiasts are reflecting on the year’s standout innovations, and for one reviewer, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google Pixel Watch 4 have emerged as clear frontrunners. The 9to5Google team, during discussions for an upcoming episode of their “Pixelated” podcast, identified these two products as particularly exceptional releases.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7, in particular, represents a significant leap forward for Samsung’s foldable line. Having been an early adopter of Samsung’s foldable technology since the 2020 Galaxy Z Fold 2, the reviewer admits that enthusiasm waned as competitors improved their own offerings. Last year, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold even temporarily replaced a recently purchased Galaxy Z Fold 6. However, the Z Fold 7 has reignited that passion.
“The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is full of drastic hardware improvements,” the reviewer stated. The most notable change is a significantly thinner profile, which enhances usability in everyday life. Combined with Samsung’s refined industrial design, the device feels remarkably comfortable in hand and pocket. Beyond the form factor, the Z Fold 7 boasts a solid experience with One UI 8, capable cameras, and acceptable battery life, cementing its status as a daily driver. “This is the foldable I’ve always wanted, and it’s clear I’m not alone in that,” the reviewer noted.
The Pixel Watch 4 also impressed, despite being an incremental upgrade on paper. While the design and core health tracking features remain largely unchanged, several key improvements elevate the experience. The new charging system, utilizing pins and a dedicated dock, delivers impressively fast charging, alleviating battery anxiety. “If it’s low, just minutes feel like enough to give me the needed boost to get through the end of the day, or through a night of sleep tracking,” the reviewer explained.
Furthermore, the curved display panel, set under domed glass, adds a premium aesthetic. However, it’s the software enhancements that truly shine. Wear OS 6’s Material 3 Expressive redesign offers a personalized and delightful user interface, while the integration of “Raise to Talk” with Gemini provides a genuinely innovative and useful feature. “It’s a game-changer for me, and I’m unsure if I’ll ever be able to go back,” the reviewer confessed.
Other products also garnered praise, including the base Pixel 10, lauded for its compact size and Android 16’s Material 3 redesign, as well as the Nothing Ear (3), Phone (3), and Phone (3a).
But the question remains: what were your favorite products of 2025? The reviewer invites readers to share their picks in the comments below.
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