Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: A Stylish Leap Forward in Foldable Innovation

Samsung has once again pushed the boundaries of foldable smartphone technology with the unveiling of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York. This seventh-generation clamshell foldable brings significant upgrades over its predecessor, the Z Flip 6, combining a sleek design, enhanced displays, and powerful performance. Alongside the flagship model, Samsung introduced the more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, making foldable technology accessible to a broader audience. Let’s dive into what makes the Galaxy Z Flip 7 a standout in the foldable market.

Design and Build: Slimmer, Lighter, and More Durable

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is Samsung’s slimmest and lightest flip phone yet, measuring just 6.5mm thick when unfolded and 13.7mm when folded, with a weight of 188 grams. The redesigned Armor FlexHinge is 30% thinner than the previous generation, offering smoother folding and enhanced durability. The phone features a robust Armor Aluminum Frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the cover and back, ensuring resilience against daily wear and tear. With an IP48 rating, it’s protected against water immersion (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes) and larger dust particles. Available in four stunning colors—Blue Shadow, Jet Black, Coral Red, and an exclusive Mint option through Samsung’s website—the Z Flip 7 blends style with functionality.

Display: Bigger and Brighter

One of the most notable upgrades is the 4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow, which now spans edge-to-edge with cutouts for the dual cameras, a design reminiscent of Motorola’s Razr 60 Ultra. This cover display boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,600 nits of peak brightness, making it ideal for outdoor use and smooth interactions. The Now Bar and Now Brief features provide quick access to notifications, media, and daily summaries without unfolding the phone. The main 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, up from 6.4 inches on the Z Flip 6, offers a 21:9 aspect ratio for better video viewing and multitasking, also with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,600 nits brightness.

Performance and Software: Powered by Exynos

For the first time, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 uses Samsung’s 3nm Exynos 2500 processor globally, including in the US, paired with 12GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB or 512GB. The Exynos 2500, with its 10-core CPU and AMD Radeon-based Xclipse 950 GPU, delivers improved performance over the Z Flip 6, though it may not match the Snapdragon 8 Elite in competing devices. Running One UI 8 on Android 16, the Z Flip 7 introduces enhanced Galaxy AI features, including real-time voice search and smarter FlexWindow functionality. The addition of Samsung DeX support transforms the phone into a portable workstation when connected to an external display.

Camera and Battery: Incremental Improvements

The camera system remains largely unchanged, featuring a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 10MP selfie camera. New software enhancements like ProVisual Engine, Enhanced Nightography, and Auto Zoom improve photo and video quality, particularly in low light. The 4,300mAh battery—the largest ever in a Z Flip—promises up to 31 hours of video playback, a significant boost from the Z Flip 6’s 4,000mAh. However, charging speeds remain at 25W wired, 10W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless, lagging behind competitors like the Motorola Razr Ultra.

Pricing and Availability

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 starts at $1,099 for the 256GB model and $1,219 for 512GB, matching the Z Flip 6’s pricing. In India, it’s priced at ₹1,09,999 and ₹1,21,999, respectively. Pre-orders began on July 9, with general availability from July 25, 2025. The Z Flip 7 FE, starting at $899 or ₹89,999, offers a budget-friendly alternative with a slightly smaller 4,000mAh battery and 8GB of RAM.