Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Price, specs, and everything you need to know

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is here, but is the company's latest flagship ready to go toe-to-toe with the top clamshell foldables from competitors like Motorola? In some ways, absolutely. Samsung made the cover screen bigger on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, and it's truly edge-to-edge now. Plus, premium features like Samsung DeX will now work on the Flip.

In other ways, though, people hoping for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to become a bona-fide flagship might be disappointed.

The phone no longer sports a Qualcomm chipset, opting for the Samsung Exynos 2500 instead. It still rocks the same outdated trio of camera lenses and doesn't seem to do much to expand the Flex Window's capabilities. These oversights could make a phone like the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 seem like the better choice.

If you're a longtime clamshell foldable user or are exploring the space for the first time, this is everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7. And, its cheaper sibling, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Price and availability

Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9 in Brooklyn, New York, and it was live-streamed on its website and YouTube. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is available for pre-order starting today, with general availability beginning July 25, 2025.

The flagship Galaxy Z Flip 7 starts at $1,099 for the 256GB variant, and you can upgrade to a 512GB configuration at a higher cost. It's available in Blue Shadow, Jetblack, and Coralred colors, plus a Samsung online exclusive Mint colorway.

The cheaper Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE retails for $899, but that's only for a 128GB model. The 256GB configuration will cost more, and that's the highest amount of storage you can get for the FE. It's only available in white or black colorways.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Design and displays

While prior Galaxy Z Flip models came with a folder-style cover screen that didn't wrap around the rear camera lenses, that's changing with the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Samsung significantly expanded the cover screen, which it calls the Flex Window, on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. It's now a 4.1-inch AMOLED display panel that can switch between 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rates based on the situation.

With slim bezels and a full-screen Flex Window, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 feels like a completely different device compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The changes don't stop there. Samsung also made the Galaxy Z Flip 7 thinner and lighter this year, weighing just 188 grams and measuring only 13.7mm when closed. This should make it easier to hold in the hand and fit in your pocket.

The phone maintains its durability despite the slimmer form factor, packing Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back glass. Additionally, the Armor FlexHinge is more compact this generation, and you still get an Armor Aluminum frame and side rails. There's an IP48 certification against dust and liquid ingress.

After opening up the Galaxy Z Flip 7, you'll be greeted by a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display panel with variable refresh rate support. It'll max out at 120Hz and 2,600 nits, which should be fit for almost every situation. The brightness upgrade is key on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, as the glossy inner display covering can make it tricky to see in direct sunlight.

The new, larger cover screen still isn't quite as versatile as the one on Motorola Razr phones, but it's improved. There are new FlexWindow functions, like multimodal Gemini Live support. When neither screen is big enough, you can now use Samsung DeX to get a desktop-like experience on an external monitor.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Hardware and specs

Samsung is making a big leap with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, switching to its own Exynos 2500 processor. The company touts this chip as using the latest 3nm process node, but the Exynos 2500 will likely perform worse than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor inside the Motorola Razr Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 7. For what it's worth, Samsung says the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is more powerful than the Galaxy Z Flip 6 thanks to the new chip.

The smartphone is also equipped with 12GB of memory and can be configured with either 256GB or 512GB of storage.

With more power comes more battery consumption, but fortunately, it looks like Samsung is prepared for that. The phone has a larger battery capacity of 4,300mAh, which is 300mAh larger than its predecessor. It's unclear how this will affect battery life, but it is likely a good thing, especially with a more efficient display.

The phone's charging speeds are still slow, maxing out at 25W with a cable, 10W wirelessly, and 4.5 reverse wirelessly. This is disappointing, as it doesn't even support the full capabilities of the Qi2 specification, which can handle 15W wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Cameras

Samsung is sticking with the same camera specs as its predecessor, for better or worse. The phone sports a 50MP primary camera alongside a 12MP ultrawide sensor on the back. On the front, you get a 10MP selfie camera. Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 7, there are no camera upgrades for the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

The company is likely hoping to improve camera performance with software tricks. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 supports 10-bit HDR for rich color and contrast. It also adds "Enhanced Nightography," which is designed to improve the phone's low-light performance. Unique features like Flex Window selfies and Photo Assist are still here, too.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Software and Galaxy AI

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the first new phone to arrive with stable Android 16 in tow. This isn't a huge shock, since Samsung already began testing the One UI 8 beta. However, it's a big change for foldable lovers, since Samsung flips and folds haven't launched with a new version of One UI until now.

We already have a good idea of what we're getting with One UI 8, including an improved Smart Select, more intuitive multitasking, easier access to Auracast, and more. We can also expect many of the same new Galaxy AI features to appear on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, alongside new additions like Gemini Live support on the cover screen.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 supports the same number of updates as its predecessor, with up to seven years of Android OS and security update support.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE: Finally, a cheaper flip phone

Samsung debuted the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE this year as a cheaper flip-style foldable, and it's similar to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 in many ways. It has the same, smaller, folder-sized Flex Window cover screen as the older model. On the inside, you get a 6.7-inch primary screen for enjoying most of your content.

The rear camera features a 50MP main sensor, which is par for the course for Galaxy foldables. All told, there isn't much special about the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. It's a scaled-down version of last year's Galaxy Z Flip 6 that's now available for $200 less than a Galaxy Z Flip 7.

For more news and information on Samsung’s latest foldables, check out our Ultimate Guide.