Samsung has unveiled its next-generation foldables—the Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and the budget-friendly Z Flip7 FE. With major design refinements and some controversial changes, which one is worth your money?
Galaxy Z Fold7: Slimmer & Lighter, But Missing Key Features
The Good:
- Thinnest Fold Yet – Just 8.9mm (folded) / 4.2mm (unfolded), down from 12.1mm/5.6mm.
- Lighter Than Before – 215g (vs. 239g on Z Fold6), now 3g lighter than the S25 Ultra.
- Bigger Displays – 6.5″ cover screen (up from 6.3″) and 8.0″ inner display (up from 7.6″).
- 200MP Main Camera – Major upgrade in imaging.
The Bad:
- No S Pen Support – A big omission for productivity users.
- Same Battery & Charging – Still 4,400mAh with 25W wired / 15W wireless.
- Punch-Hole Selfie Camera – Replaces under-display cam, leaving a visible hole.
Verdict: Best for power users who want a premium foldable, but the higher price and missing features may disappoint some.
Galaxy Z Flip7: More Compact, Bigger Battery
The Good:
- Slimmer Design – 13.7mm (folded) / 6.5mm (unfolded), down from 14.9mm/6.9mm.
- Larger Battery – 4,300mAh (up from 4,000mAh), impressive for its size.
- Bigger Displays – 4.1″ cover screen (edge-to-edge) & 6.9″ inner display.
- Exynos 2500 (Even in US) – First time Samsung uses its own chip globally.
The Bad:
- Still No Zoom Lens – Relies on 2x digital zoom from the 50MP main cam.
- Same Charging Speeds – No upgrade from 25W wired / 15W wireless.
Verdict: The best flip phone yet, with better battery life and sleeker design, but camera fans may want more.
Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: A Cheaper, But Compromised Option
The Good:
- $200 Cheaper Than Z Flip6 Launch Price – More accessible.
- Same Exynos 2400 as S24 Series – Decent performance.
The Bad:
- Thicker Than Z Flip7 – Despite smaller battery (4,000mAh).
- Only 8GB RAM (vs. 12GB in Z Flip7).
- No US Carrier Support – Unlocked only.
- Worse Efficiency – Exynos 2400 drains battery faster than Snapdragon.
Verdict: A budget flip phone, but the Z Flip6 is often cheaper and more efficient.
Which One Should You Buy?
- Fold7 – If you want the best large foldable, despite the higher price & missing S Pen.
- Flip7 – The best compact foldable, now with better battery life.
- Flip7 FE – Only if you really want a cheaper flip phone (but check Z Flip6 deals first).
