The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, expected to hit the streets in early 2025, makes some significant advances beyond its predecessor. These improvements are anchored by a new, bigger BODY battery with formulae, aesthetic and functional improvements, and the new BODY’S software. The new Z Flip 7 is meant to offer an even more interesting foldable experience.
The user experience really seems to be the priority here, as Samsung has brought a host of crucial upgrades to bear on the Z Flip 7. Together these changes remedy major user pain points and improve the daily experience of navigating the device. The new model hopes to further entrench Samsung’s lead in the developing foldable smartphone market.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 arrives with a glorious 6.9” Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display. It features a 120Hz refresh rate. Its native resolution is 2520×1080 and its peak brightness goes up to 2,600 nits.
The last-gen Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 had a 6.7-inch display. The extended cover screen on the Z Flip 7 lets you enjoy an immersive multimedia experience even when your phone is folded up. Users can enjoy enhanced clarity and fluidity.
Like the Z Fold 6, the Z Flip 7 is powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2500 chipset. This high-performance processor helps provide efficient multitasking and smart power management. Whether running robust simulations or data-heavy applications, the device effortlessly meets and even exceeds high performance expectations.
Battery life is the other meaningful improvement in the Z Flip 7. The device comes with a 4,300mAh battery, a 300mAh bump from the Z Flip 6. This improvement opens up the network for longer use during the day.
The Z Flip 7 supports USB-C 3.2 port for speedy data transfer and charging. Charging the device completely through USB-C is nearly a two-hour process. Even at that charging time, the battery capacity still delivers plenty of use.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 cameras are a major highlight. It’s equipped with a 50MP f/1.8 with OIS as the main camera, plus a 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera. It also includes a 10MP f/2.2 punch-hole front camera for high-resolution selfies and video calls.
With its 238MP camera system, users can take detailed, bright and colorful photos even in low-light environments. Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) cuts down shake and provides clearer, sharper images. Having an ultra-wide-angle lens is great for landscapes and big group shots.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is currently using One UI 8 on top of Android 16. This software comes with an easy-to-use interface and a multitude of customizable options. In doing so the device delivers a rich ambient responsiveness and a playful, intuitive experience.
"On the software front, One UI 8 (based on Android 16) is easily my favourite UI for foldables, or dare I say, in the Android space. It’s clean, intuitive, and packed with character." - soyacincau.com
The cover display on the Z Flip 7 is a 4.1-inch panel. This lets users check notifications, use music controls, and do other tasks understandably without having to completely unlock the phone. Along with the accompanying expanded cover screen, these features lean heavily into convenience and multitasking efficiency.
The Z Flip 7 can be bent 90 degrees and act like a mini camcorder. This is great not just for hands-free video recording, but for creative shooting angles. That creative foldable design gives users increased versatility and flexibility to create with the device in new, exciting ways.
During normal daily use, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 provides just over 6 hours and 30 minutes of screen-on time (SOT). This level of battery performance would satisfy anyone travelling in the vehicle. For heavy users, charging the device during the day will be necessary.
"When I learnt that Samsung’s latest clamshell foldable for 2025 would come with a full cover screen, I thought, “Hey, Samsung has finally woken up”. That was good news after several generations of underwhelming upgrades." - Anonymous Source
With the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, folding smartphones take a huge leap into the future. With its improved display, longer battery life and other premium features, it’s poised to be highly competitive in today’s consumer marketplace. The new device makes up for the many limitations of its predecessors.
The bigger screen and larger battery make it the most enjoyable Kindle yet. Even with heavy multitasking, the blazing Exynos 2500 chipset delivers unbelievably smooth performance. The improved camera system gives us the highest-quality imaging capabilities to date.
Samsung's commitment to innovation is evident in the Z Flip 7's design and functionality. The revolutionary device is a testament to the company’s penchant for challenging accepted norms and advancing the mobile tech frontier. The foldable form factor provides an entirely different, flexible and functional user experience.
It’s the One UI 8 software that really unlocks this device. And its powerful yet straightforward interface is a breeze to get around and tailor. The 4.1-inch cover display adds convenience. It gives users glanceable, at-a-distance essential information and quick functions without even having to open the phone.
You can fold the Z Flip 7 shut with a 90-degree fold. This unique feature lets you operate it like a camcorder, giving you more flexibility and creative options. This added feature benefits a variety of consumers, including content creators, TikTokers, and anyone who likes to capture videos hands-free. This versatility, combined with the device’s flexibility, allows the Tactile to fit comfortably into a wide range of tasks.
With all its improvements, the Z Flip 7 still has its weaknesses. While the nearly two-hour charging time is a bummer, it shouldn’t be a dealbreaker for most users. Based on typical usage, you can get up to 6 hours and 30 minutes of screen-on time. If you’re a power user, you may find yourself charging your device more frequently.
This price point will be a key consideration for buyers eyeing the Z Flip 7. Foldable smartphones are usually costlier than regular smartphones right from the onset. Consumers will have to decide whether premium costs are worth the benefits inherent in a foldable form factor and what they may get with less premium specs.
Despite these advancements, Samsung’s biggest challenge in the foldable smartphone space still comes from other manufacturers. Other brands such as Huawei, Xiaomi and Motorola are in the foldable game as well. Samsung needs to leverage its innovative edge to stay one step ahead and ensure that its products are strategically differentiated from competitors.
Whether the Z Flip 7 will be successful will come down to a lot of factors. These aspects are tied to its performance, battery life, camera quality, and general user experience. Beyond functionality, the device’s price and availability will likely be key players. Samsung's marketing efforts will be crucial.
Samsung has high hopes to continue the success of past generations with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7. We are extremely proud of what it brings to the table. To consumers, the device represents a coup de maître in their pursuit of the world’s most advanced smartphone experience.
Samsung has focused on refining the design and functionality of the Z Flip series. The Z Flip 7 is the product of these efforts. The new device features enhanced capabilities and performance. So stay tuned, because we expect it to make big waves in the foldable smartphone world!
The company remains committed to advancing its foldable technology through research and development investments. Future iterations of the Z Flip will introduce even more cutting-edge features and improvements. Samsung clearly has no intentions of relinquishing leadership in the quickly growing foldable smartphone space.
