Phones
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Samsung’s clamshell foldable: a 6.9-inch phone that folds down to 85.5 mm tall, with a 4.1-inch cover screen that runs apps while it is shut.
At a glance
- Best forPeople who want a full-size phone that folds into a much smaller footprint, and will carry 13.7 mm folded to get it
- Starting priceUSD 1099
- Key differentiatorFolds to 85.5 mm tall and 75.2 wide, with a 4.1-inch cover screen that runs apps closed and the two rear cameras set inside it
Quick take
Consider it if you want a full-size 6.9-inch phone that folds into a pocketable square rather than one that opens into a larger canvas. The trade is 13.7 mm of thickness folded, two rear cameras rather than three, and an IP48 rating Samsung says is not for the beach or the pool.
Good fit if
- You want a 166.7 mm phone that folds down to 85.5 mm tall
- You want a 4.1-inch cover screen that runs apps without opening the phone
- You want a foldable that starts at $1,099.99
- You want a 6.9-inch screen in ordinary 21:9 phone proportions rather than a square one
- You want a foldable that weighs 188 g
Consider another option if
- You want a much larger screen when open; this opens into an ordinary 6.9-inch phone
- 13.7 mm folded is thick in a pocket
- You want IP68; this is rated IP48, and Samsung does not advise beach or pool use
- You want a telephoto lens; this has a wide and an ultra-wide only
- Samsung also sells a Galaxy Z Flip8 from $1,199.99, so this is the previous generation
Key facts
- PriceFrom $1,099.99
- DisplayMain 6.9-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520 x 1080 (tall x wide), 21:9, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz); 2,600 nits peak brightness. Samsung measures 6.9 inches as a full rectangle and 6.8 inches accounting for the rounded corners
- Cover display4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow, 1048 x 948 (tall x wide), 60/120Hz refresh rate; 2,600 nits peak brightness. Samsung measures 4.1 inches in the full rectangular form
- Size and weightFolded 85.5 mm tall x 75.2 wide x 13.7 deep; unfolded 166.7 tall x 75.2 wide x 6.5 deep; 188 g
- Fold typeClamshell foldable: folds inward across the short axis, with a cover display on the outside
- Battery life4,300 mAh typical dual battery (rated 4,174 mAh); video playback up to 31 hours, Samsung’s estimate against battery capacity using a 720p file saved on the device
- ChipExynos 2500
- Camera systemRear dual camera: 50MP wide-angle (F1.8, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, 1.0 um pixels, 85 degree FOV) and 12MP ultra-wide (F2.2, 1.12 um, 123 degrees); 10MP selfie camera (F2.2, 1.12 um, 85 degrees)
- Operating systemAndroid 16 with One UI 8
- ChargingUp to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 25W adapter and a 3A USB-C cable; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare
- Storage256GB and 512GB, both with 12GB of memory; Samsung notes memory options may vary by market
- Water resistanceIP48, based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; Samsung does not advise beach or pool use
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