Galaxy Z Flip 7: In summary
- Samsung’s new flip-style folding phones
- Both are on sale now
- Includes regular and FE models for the first time
When it comes to flip-style folding phones, the first company most people think of is Samsung.
And with good reason: the company’s Galaxy Z Flip line helped propel modern flip phones into the mainstream, even if most of the best phones are still traditional clamshell devices.
However, Motorola offers strong competition, especially with its latest Razr 60 Ultra. While last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 was a little underwhelming, Samsung has responded in style.
There’s plenty to be excited about regarding the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and its new, more affordable sibling: the Z Flip 7 FE. For our definitive verdict on the flagship, read our full Galaxy Z Flip 7 review, and we also have hands-on thoughts on the Z Flip 7 FE.
Prefer a book-style foldable? Read our Z Fold 7 review instead.
When was the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 released?
In summary
- Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE are both official
- Launched on 9 July at Galaxy Unpacked
- Available now, following 25 July release date
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE both launched at Samsung’s latest Galaxy Unpacked event on 9 July 2025 in New York City.
Both devices are now available via the Samsung UK and Samsung US websites, plus a variety of third-party retailers, following their release on 25 July.
For more options, see our full guide to the best deals on the Galaxy Flip 7 and 7 FE.
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How much does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 cost?
In summary
- Galaxy Z Flip 7 starts at £1,049/$1,099
- No price change compared to Z Flip 6
- Z Flip 7 FE starts at £849/$899
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 pricing has remained the same 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 starting prices have remained fairly consistent for a while now:
- Z Flip 6 – from £1,049/$1,099.99
- Z Flip 5 – from £1,049/$999.99
- Z Flip 4 – from £999/$999.99
However, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is significantly more affordable:
- 8GB RAM, 128GB storage – £849/$899
- 8GB RAM, 256GB storage – £909/$959
While much cheaper than the regular phone, the FE is still quite a bit more expensive than the regular Motorola Razr 60, which costs £799.99/$699.99.
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What specs and features does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 have?
In summary
- Z Flip 7 gets a bigger cover and internal display
- Z Flip 7 FE is almost identical to Z Flip 6
- Both use Samsung Exynos chipsets
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE are both now official, meaning we know all of their key specs and features. Here are the main details.
Design
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has had something of a design overhaul. A full-screen cover display and larger main screen give it a very different look and feel from its predecessor, the Z Flip 6.
It’s thinner than the Razr 60 Ultra, measuring 75.2 x 166.7 x 6.5mm when folded. And at 188g, it remains one of the lighter phones of any kind on the market.
The Z Flip 7 FE is a little more compact but also thicker, coming in at 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9mm. With a weight of 187g, you won’t be able to tell the difference between the two.
Both devices are built to last, with Corning’s tough Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an ‘Armour Aluminium’ frame. They also both have an IP48 rating, meaning they can survive submersion in up to 1.5m of fresh water for 30 minutes, but are only protected against objects 1mm or larger.
The Z Flip 7 is available in four colours: Blue Shadow, Jet-Black, Coral-red and Mint, with the latter being exclusive to the Samsung website. Meanwhile, the Z Flip 7 FE is only available in Black or White.
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Display
Both the outer and internal displays on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 are significantly larger than on its predecessor.
On the front, a 4.1-inch, 948 x 1048 AMOLED panel covers almost the entire top half of the back of the phone, just like the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra. It also boasts a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate, up from 60Hz on its predecessor.
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The internal screen maintains the 120Hz, but it can automatically drop down as low as 1Hz to conserve battery life when not needed. It’s a 6.9-inch, 2520 x 1080 AMOLED display.
Meanwhile, the Z Flip 7 FE has a 3.4-inch, 748 x 720 AMOLED cover screen that opens to reveal a 6.7-inch, 2640 x 1080 AMOLED internal panel. The latter has an adaptive 1-120Hz refresh rate, though the cover display is limited to 60Hz.
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Performance
While previous Galaxy Z Flip phones have used Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, both the Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE shift to Samsung’s own Exynos line.
Specifically, the regular Z Flip 7 uses the latest and greatest Exynos 2500, while the Z Flip 7 FE uses the previous-gen Exynos 2400.
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Samsung’s chipsets are typically a small step down from Qualcomm and MediaTek flagships, but still offer strong performance. The Z Flip 7 combines it with 12GB of RAM and 256- or 512GB of RAM, while the Z Flip 7 FE offers 8GB of RAM and 128- or 256GB of storage. However, there’s no support for Micro-SD expandable storage.
Cameras
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 doesn’t offer any meaningful camera upgrades, at least when it comes to the hardware.
It still has the 50Mp, f/1.8 main lens, which is joined by a 12Mp, f/2.2 ultrawide (with a 123˚ field of view) and a 10Mp, f/2.2 selfie lens. As a flip phone, you probably won’t be using the latter much, as the main camera can easily be used to take selfies.
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However, it means there’s still no space for a dedicated telephoto lens. Samsung claims the main camera can offer comparable image quality at 2x zoom, but it’s not quite the same.
Impressively, the cheaper Z Flip 7 FE doesn’t look to be downgraded at all, meaning you can expect image quality to at least be on par with the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Battery & Charging
Samsung has upgraded the battery capacity on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, replacing the Z Flip 6’s 4000mAh cell with a new 43000mAh one.
That’s a significant generational upgrade, with Samsung now claiming up to 31 hours of video playback (720p, video stored locally) on a single charge. However, it’s still much smaller than most non-folding phones, which regularly exceed 5000mAh when it comes to battery capacity.
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Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE has the exact same battery capacity as the Z Flip 6 – 4000mAh.
Disappointingly, both phones remain limited to wired charging speeds of just 25W. On both devices, Samsung claims you can go from 0-50% in 30 minutes. Wireless and reverse wireless charging are also available, but at even slower speeds.
Software
Both the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE ship running One UI 8. Alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, they’re the first devices to run the latest version of Samsung’s skin, which is based on Android 16.
It includes plenty of new experiences for the ‘FlexWindow’ cover screen, including Gemini Live integration, support for the ‘Now Bar’ (which displays relevant information at a glance) and lots of customisation options.
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However, by default, only a handful of third-party apps are supported, with the complicated process for running any app (as detailed in my Z Flip 6 review) remaining.
Elsewhere, look out for plenty of Galaxy AI features, with Samsung confirming to Tech Advisor that it has no plans to charge for any of these in the foreseeable future.