If you adored the flip phones from Motorola in the early 2000s, you are absolutely going to love the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7. It has been significantly improved over the last year, boasting better performance, improved battery life, and a great inner and outer display.
Speaking of which, there are still some things that you need to know before making the decision. I have been using the Galaxy Z Flip 7 for seven days. I do know where it lacks, and where it excels.
Let me walk you through exactly that in detail.
Features to Explore in Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: The Performance
Let’s start with the specs. It is powered by Samsung’s brand-new Exynos 2500 chip, which is built on a 3 nm node. That chipset is paired with at least 12 gigs of RAM; it handles everyday multitasking, Galaxy AI tools like Gemini Live, and even Samsung DeX for a pseudo-PC experience without breaking a sweat.
Since it has a bigger screen, I tried playing heavy multiplayer games on it. I upgraded my internet plan with the help of AT&T customer service, so as not to make any compromise on the testing process of this smartphone. Well, the result was neither phenomenal nor bad.
Having said that, just a heads-up: it’s not as powerful as Snapdragon-powered rivals, even from Samsung, like Galaxy S25, or S25 Ultra, when it comes to video editing or heavy-duty benchmarks. However, for most apps, streaming, and casual usage, it’s perfectly smooth.
If you are a power user who relies on your phone extensively, you might run into some hiccups, but if you use your phone casually, then it will be just fine for you.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: The Design and the Display
Design is the most impressive and interesting aspect of this phone, so I will start with that. It’s super light at just 188 g and only 13.7 mm thick when folded. This makes it one of the thinnest foldables around. As for durability, it is wrapped in Armor Aluminum with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, front and back. This makes it super durable in the space of foldable phones. Also, a redesigned Armor FlexHinge helps the durable aspect of this phone as well.
It also gets an IP48 rating—so it’s resistant to water and light dust, though not fully waterproof because of being foldable by nature.
As for the display, you have a massive 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and up to 2,600 nit brightness. It’s bold, bright, and a joy to use even in the brightest of the brightest sunlight.
What’s really new and significantly improved here is the outer screen: a 4.1-inch edge-to-edge Flex Window with a 120 Hz refresh rate. I love the fact that now, it’s more usable than ever, and it’s one of the biggest reasons this Flip finally feels like a phone I can rely on without flipping it and opening the inner screen every time.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: The Cameras
If you were expecting some grand improvements in the camera department, you will be disappointed. The camera setup in the Z Flip 7 is the same as the Z Flip 6—50 MP main, 12 MP ultra-wide, and a 10 MP selfie camera. But it is not all bad: thanks to Samsung’s improved image processing and the new ProVisual Engine. Photos look sharper and more balanced than what we got on the Flip 6.
Low-light performance has been improved, too, and FlexCam mode still feels like a party trick that’s actually useful, which has filled my gallery with crazy night shots. The coolest feature on the Z Flip 7? You can frame yourself hands-free with Auto Zoom or use the rear cameras for high-quality selfies while previewing the shot on the cover screen. That is one of the best use cases of the rear screen.
However, there’s still no telephoto lens, most likely because of the lack of space at the back. If you’re into long-range photography, that might be a dealbreaker—but for everyday use and social content, this camera system is perfectly fine.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: The Battery Experience
Battery has seen somewhat improvement: Samsung bumped the battery up to 4,300 mAh, which makes it the biggest ever in a Flip.
That means you can use your phone for an extended period without ever worrying about it dying. In my experience, I can comfortably get through a full day with regular use like texting, calling, social media, some video, and even a bit of AI-powered editing.
On the other hand, charging speeds haven’t improved: 25 W wired, 15 W wireless, and 4.5 W reverse wireless. Not blazing fast, but better battery life helps it balance things out.
Let Us Get the Final Verdict
This is what I think happened in Samsung headquarters: Samsung took the Flip 6 and dialed it up in just the right places. Bigger, brighter displays on both sides, a thinner but tougher build, longer battery life, and useful AI features. While the price stayed the same—$1,099 for 256 GB, with a 512 GB option available too.
Now, does that mean that you need to get one? If you are looking for a new phone, and that too a fancy yet functional one, then the Z Flip 7 will be a fine choice for you.
