Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a bigger battery and is still thinner than last year's model
You'll be able to access Gemini Live from its Flex Window, allowing you to ask the AI for assistance, such as to set a reminder or to find you restaurants to eat at, without having to open your phone. You'll even be able to point its camera at an object in the real world and ask the AI questions about what you're looking at and get answers on the Flip's external display.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7's main display is a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen that has a peak brightness of 2,600 nits and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Samsung says its Armor FlexHinge is thinner than previous generation's hinges and features a restructured design with high-strength materials for better durability and smoother folds. When it comes to cameras, the new model come with a 50MP Wide and a 12MP Ultra-Wide lens for both scenic shots and selfies. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is also the first model in the line to come with Samsung DeX, allowing you to use the phone as a workstation. You'll simply have to connect it to a compatible screen for a PC-like experience.
You can now pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in the US from Samsung's website and retailers nationwide. It'll set you back at least $1,100 and will be widely available starting on July 25. The phone comes in Jet black, Blue Shadow and Coral with 256GB or 512GB in storage. It will also be available in Mint only from Samsung's website. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, which comes in Black and White with 128GB or 256GB in storage, will set you back at least $900. It's cheaper, but it's pretty much the Z Flip 6 equipped with an Exynos 2400 processor. To note, you can get the Z Flip 6 right now from Amazon for the same price, but with 512GB in storage for Prime Day. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.
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