Galaxy Z Flip 7 chipset and design revealed in leaks

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series has been something of a trailblazer in the foldable phone market. So, it’s no surprise that each successive version of this phone has appeared on our list of the best flip phones. 

With each release – including the latest Galaxy Z Flip 6 – Samsung continues to innovate across design, performance, and features. 

As anticipation builds for the Galaxy Z Flip 7, here’s everything we know so far about its potential release date, pricing, and specifications. 

When will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 be released?

Following Samsung’s yearly release schedule, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to launch in mid-2025, most likely in July or August, mirroring previous Galaxy Z Flip unveilings.

SamMobile reports that Samsung has already secured trademarks for the Z Flip 7 name, suggesting that the phone is firmly on their roadmap. 

This release will likely be a part of Samsung’s major annual Summer (in the northern hemisphere, at least) Unpacked event, where they typically reveal the latest models in their flagship lines, including the Z Flip and Z Fold series. 

How much will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 cost?

According to Android Headlines, the pricing of the Z Flip 7 will “remain the same” as the Z Flip 6, at least in the US.

That means a starting price of $1,099, though it’s not clear if the £1,049 UK price will change.

As usual, expect there to be several more expensive configurations.

There are also rumours of a more affordable model, the Galaxy Z Flip FE (Fan Edition), which could feature slightly weaker performance, in the pursuit of a more budget-friendly price point. 

What specs and features will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 have?

Design

According to KED Global, the head of Samsung’s mobile division has tasked engineers with creating a foldable phone as slim as the Galaxy S series, aiming for a thickness close to 8.4mm when closed.

However, it doesn’t look like that device will be the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Android Headlines suggests that the phone will be 6.9mm thick (minus the camera bump) when open, the same as the Z Flip 6.

CAD renders posted to the site’s YouTube channel show a device that looks very familiar:

The foldable clamshell design is likely to remain a hallmark of the Galaxy Z Flip series, but rumours indicate potential durability improvements in the hinge mechanism, making the phone more robust. 

Display

According to SamMobile, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 could introduce PHOLED (Phosphorescent OLED) technology, for reduced power consumption, thanks to better luminous efficiency compared to the AMOLED displays currently used.

However, challenges in developing blue PHOLED materials may delay their full integration into Samsung’s foldable lineup as soon as next year. 

According to Android Headlines, both the cover and inner displays will be slightly larger at 3.6 inches and 6.7 inches respectively. However, that cover screen would still be smaller than the 4-inch version on the Razr 50 Ultra.

In an X post, leaker PandaFlash also suggests the Z Flip 7’s crease will be “a bit less noticeable” than the Z Fold 7, though it’s not clear how it’ll change compared to the Z Flip 6.

Performance

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 may be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, offering faster performance, improved AI capabilities, and better energy efficiency, compared to the 8 Gen 3 inside the Flip 6.

However, according to an industry insider Jukanlosreve and Korean news outlet The Elec, the phone will feature the unreleased Exynos 2500 processor. This rumour has been supported by comments from a “high-ranking Samsung Electronics official.”

The Exynos 2500, built on Samsung’s second-generation SF3 3nm process, is said to include a 10-core CPU with configurations of a 3.3 GHz prime core, two 2.75 GHz high-performance cores, five 2.36 GHz cores, and two 1.8 GHz efficiency cores. The chipset is also expected to feature an Xclipse 950 GPU based on AMD RDNA architecture.

Mass production of the Exynos 2500 is anticipated to begin in early 2025, aligning with Samsung’s reported target of producing 229.4 million smartphones that year. Among these, the rumoured Galaxy Z Flip 7 is projected to have 900,000 units.

This decision, if true, appears to align with reports that the Galaxy S25 series will rely on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, suggesting Samsung might reserve its top-tier Exynos chipset for foldable devices.

Whichever chipset you find in the Galaxy Z Flip 7, it’s likely to be paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage.

Cameras

One of the most exciting rumours surrounding the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the potential addition of a third rear camera; possibly a telephoto lens (via SamMobile and GalaxyClub).

This would be a significant upgrade, as the Z Flip series up until now has only ever included wide and ultrawide cameras on its back. However, Android Headlines only reports that the 50Mp main and 12Mp ultrawide will return, with no mention of a telephoto.

A telephoto lens would allow for higher-fidelity zoom without losing image clarity, catering to users who want professional-level portrait and zoom capabilities. 

The primary camera has already seen a bump from the 12Mp to a 50Mp sensor with the launch of the Z Flip 6, improving overall image quality and low-light performance. As such, we’re only expecting incremental improvement on that front. 

Battery & Charging

Samsung’s foldable phones have been gradually improving in terms of battery capacity, and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will likely feature the same 4000mAh battery as the Z Flip 6, coupled with 25W fast charging. 

With the potential integration of that aforementioned PHOLED technology, overall power consumption could decrease, allowing the battery to last longer on a single charge, despite the phone’s compact form factor. 

Software

By the time the Z Flip 7 launches, it will likely run on Android 15, dressed with Samsung’s One UI 7. 

Leaks suggest that One UI 7 will be a massive overhaul compared to previous versions. Expect a redesigned user interface with new icons, animations, and improved multitasking capabilities, tailored to foldable devices. 

This is all we currently know. In the meantime, check out our list of the best foldable phones to see what the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be up against.