Galaxy Z Flip 7 review

Samsung answers who the Flip is for with a more durable, usable foldable that still carries a premium price.

Galaxy Z Flip 7 Sets a Higher Bar for Foldables

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 builds on years of foldable experimentation with a stronger hinge, a lighter body, and a much more usable outer screen. The cover display grows to 4.1 inches and wraps around the back cameras, letting you run apps and view information without opening the phone. The device folds completely flat and remains slim at 0.54 inches thick, with a comfortable 188 grams on the scale. The overall feel is sturdy and practical, even in daily use.

Inside, you get a taller main screen at 6.9 inches, bright enough to max at 2600 nits outdoors and a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. The phone now ships with Android 16 and Samsung’s OneUI that has trimmed bloat and tightened the software, including useful Flex Mode for multitasking. On the downside, the Flip 7 still lacks LTPO, so the 120 Hz does not stay on all the time. The camera setup remains familiar — 50 MP main and 12 MP ultrawide — with solid night performance but no telephoto lens and a selfie camera that can struggle in dim light. Battery life is improved with a 4300 mAh battery and about a day of use, but charging remains a slow 25W affair.

Samsung is betting on practicality over novelty with the Flip 7. The larger cover screen and stronger hinge shift the value proposition from niche gadget to daily tool, especially for users who want quick access to maps, messaging, and apps without unfolding. Yet the price still signals a premium tier, and that could limit broad appeal if competing devices offer similar flexibility at lower costs. The phone’s strengths are endurance, real-world usability, and software maturity, while its weaknesses—slower charging, the absence of LTPO, and a telephoto option—keep it from being a perfect all-rounder in a high-end segment.

In the wider market, the Flip 7 reinforces Samsung’s push to make foldables feel like mainstream hardware rather than just a novelty. The question is whether consumers will pay the premium for a more capable cover screen and a dependable hinge when rivals offer similar performance in a traditional slab. The balance between price, durability, and daily usefulness will determine if the Flip line becomes a lasting pillar or a high-water mark that others chase.

Highlights

The Flip 7 signals progress for foldables, but price and feature tradeoffs will shape its long-term appeal.