Galaxy Z Flip 7 review hits shelves

A Daily Mail review tests whether the Galaxy Z Flip 7 delivers nostalgia and practicality in a pocket friendly package.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 revives the retro flip with modern polish

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 brings back the familiar flip design with a bigger inner display and a sharper outer screen. The phone folds down to a compact block and opens to a 6.9 inch AMOLED display, powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2500 and 12GB of RAM. The outer display grows to 4.1 inches, making quick checks without fully unfolding easier than before. It weighs 188 grams and is 13.7 mm thick when closed, a sturdy, chunky feel that some will love for grip and stability. Color options include Blue Shadow, Jetblack and Coralred, with storage choices of 256GB or 512GB. The price starts at £1,049 and goes to £1,149 for higher storage. The phone runs Android 16 with OneUI 8, and Samsung’s AI tools are a notable part of the software experience. The design, display quality and a satisfying folding action stand out, but the device remains a premium choice in a crowded market.

In the market for foldables, the Z Flip 7 signals a clear push toward practicality without sacrificing character. The increased outer and inner displays improve everyday use, and the compact form makes it easy to carry. Yet the premium price creates a tension between nostalgia and value, especially when rivals offer similar performance at lower costs. The Exynos 2500 performs well enough, but the warmth under heavy use and the modest camera setup pace the device against top camera phones. Samsung leans into AI features and widgets that extend the outer screen’s usefulness, but some functions require extra app downloads, signaling a friction point for casual buyers. Overall, the Flip 7 redefines the flip phone as a real daily driver rather than a novelty.

Highlights

The pocketable flip now acts as a design statement as much as a practical device.