Galaxy Z Flip 7: In abstract
- Samsung’s new flip-style folding telephones
- Each are on sale now
- Contains common and FE fashions for the primary time
In relation to flip-style folding telephones, the primary firm most individuals consider is Samsung.
And with good purpose: the corporate’s Galaxy Z Flip line helped propel trendy flip telephones into the mainstream, even when many of the greatest telephones are nonetheless conventional clamshell gadgets.
Nonetheless, Motorola presents robust competitors, particularly with its newest Razr 60 Extremely. Whereas final 12 months’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 was a bit underwhelming, Samsung has responded in type.
There’s lots to be enthusiastic about concerning the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and its new, extra inexpensive sibling: the Z Flip 7 FE. For our definitive verdict on the flagship, learn our full Galaxy Z Flip 7 overview, and we even have hands-on ideas on the Z Flip 7 FE.
Want a book-style foldable? Learn our Z Fold 7 overview as a substitute.
When was the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 launched?
In abstract
- Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE are each official
- Launched on 9 July at Galaxy Unpacked
- Accessible now, following 25 July launch date
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE each launched at Samsung’s newest Galaxy Unpacked occasion on 9 July 2025 in New York Metropolis.
Each gadgets are actually obtainable through the Samsung UK and Samsung US web sites, plus a wide range of third-party retailers, following their launch on 25 July.
For extra choices, see our full information to one of the best offers on the Galaxy Flip 7 and seven FE.
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How a lot does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 price?
In abstract
- Galaxy Z Flip 7 begins at £1,049/$1,099
- No value change in comparison with Z Flip 6
- Z Flip 7 FE begins at £849/$899
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 pricing has remained the identical as its predecessor, the Z Flip 6:
- 12GB RAM, 256GB storage – £1,049/$1,099
- 12GB RAM, 512GB storage – £1,149/$1,219
It means the Galaxy Z Flip beginning costs have remained pretty constant for some time now:
Nonetheless, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is considerably extra inexpensive:
- 8GB RAM, 128GB storage – £849/$899
- 8GB RAM, 256GB storage – £909/$959
Whereas less expensive than the common telephone, the FE continues to be fairly a bit dearer than the common Motorola Razr 60, which prices £799.99/$699.99.
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What specs and options does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 have?
In abstract
- Z Flip 7 will get a much bigger cowl and inside show
- Z Flip 7 FE is nearly equivalent to Z Flip 6
- Each use Samsung Exynos chipsets
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE are each now official, that means we all know all of their key specs and options. Listed here are the primary particulars.
Design
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has had one thing of a design overhaul. A full-screen cowl show and bigger most important display screen give it a really completely different feel and look from its predecessor, the Z Flip 6.
It’s thinner than the Razr 60 Extremely, measuring 75.2 x 166.7 x 6.5mm when folded. And at 188g, it stays one of many lighter telephones of any type in the marketplace.
The Z Flip 7 FE is a bit more compact but additionally thicker, coming in at 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9mm. With a weight of 187g, you received’t be capable to inform the distinction between the 2.
Each gadgets are constructed to final, with Corning’s robust Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an ‘Armour Aluminium’ body. In addition they each have an IP48 score, that means they will survive submersion in as much as 1.5m of recent water for half-hour, however are solely protected in opposition to objects 1mm or bigger.
The Z Flip 7 is out there in 4 colors: Blue Shadow, Jet-Black, Coral-red and Mint, with the latter being unique to the Samsung web site. In the meantime, the Z Flip 7 FE is simply obtainable in Black or White.
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Show
Each the outer and inside shows on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 are considerably bigger than on its predecessor.
On the entrance, a 4.1-inch, 948 x 1048 AMOLED panel covers nearly your entire prime half of the again of the telephone, identical to the Motorola Razr 60 Extremely. It additionally boasts a dynamic 120Hz refresh price, up from 60Hz on its predecessor.
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The interior display screen maintains the 120Hz, however it may possibly mechanically drop down as little as 1Hz to preserve battery life when not wanted. It’s a 6.9-inch, 2520 x 1080 AMOLED show.
In the meantime, the Z Flip 7 FE has a 3.4-inch, 748 x 720 AMOLED cowl display screen that opens to disclose a 6.7-inch, 2640 x 1080 AMOLED inside panel. The latter has an adaptive 1-120Hz refresh price, although the duvet show is proscribed to 60Hz.
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Efficiency
Whereas earlier Galaxy Z Flip telephones have used Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, each the Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE shift to Samsung’s personal Exynos line.
Particularly, the common Z Flip 7 makes use of the most recent and best Exynos 2500, whereas the Z Flip 7 FE makes use of the previous-gen Exynos 2400.
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Samsung’s chipsets are sometimes a small step down from Qualcomm and MediaTek flagships, however nonetheless provide robust efficiency. The Z Flip 7 combines it with 12GB of RAM and 256- or 512GB of RAM, whereas the Z Flip 7 FE presents 8GB of RAM and 128- or 256GB of storage. Nonetheless, there’s no help for Micro-SD expandable storage.
Cameras
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 doesn’t provide any significant digital camera upgrades, a minimum of in relation to the {hardware}.
It nonetheless has the 50Mp, f/1.8 most important lens, which is joined by a 12Mp, f/2.2 ultrawide (with a 123˚ discipline of view) and a 10Mp, f/2.2 selfie lens. As a flip telephone, you in all probability received’t be utilizing the latter a lot, as the primary digital camera can simply be used to take selfies.
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Nonetheless, it means there’s nonetheless no area for a devoted telephoto lens. Samsung claims the primary digital camera can provide comparable picture high quality at 2x zoom, nevertheless it’s not fairly the identical.
Impressively, the cheaper Z Flip 7 FE doesn’t look to be downgraded in any respect, that means you possibly can anticipate picture high quality to a minimum of be on par with the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Battery & Charging
Samsung has upgraded the battery capability on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, changing the Z Flip 6’s 4000mAh cell with a brand new 43000mAh one.
That’s a major generational improve, with Samsung now claiming as much as 31 hours of video playback (720p, video saved regionally) on a single cost. Nonetheless, it’s nonetheless a lot smaller than most non-folding telephones, which commonly exceed 5000mAh in relation to battery capability.
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In the meantime, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE has the very same battery capability because the Z Flip 6 – 4000mAh.
Disappointingly, each telephones stay restricted to wired charging speeds of simply 25W. On each gadgets, Samsung claims you possibly can go from 0-50% in half-hour. Wi-fi and reverse wi-fi charging are additionally obtainable, however at even slower speeds.
Software program
Each the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE ship operating One UI 8. Alongside the brand new Galaxy Z Fold 7, they’re the primary gadgets to run the most recent model of Samsung’s pores and skin, which is predicated on Android 16.
It contains loads of new experiences for the ‘FlexWindow’ cowl display screen, together with Gemini Dwell integration, help for the ‘Now Bar’ (which shows related data at a look) and plenty of customisation choices.
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Nonetheless, by default, solely a handful of third-party apps are supported, with the difficult course of for operating any app (as detailed in my Z Flip 6 overview) remaining.
Elsewhere, look out for loads of Galaxy AI options, with Samsung confirming to Tech Advisor that it has no plans to cost for any of those within the foreseeable future.