Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 hands-on
The Galaxy Z Flip7 is undoubtedly the best Flip ever made, but it also has a solid claim to be the best flip-style foldable too.
And it starts with the new cover screen. Not only is it bigger at 4.1 inches, up from 3.4 inches, but it's 40% brighter at 2,600 nits, and refreshes twice as fast at 120Hz. Samsung achieved the screen expansion by cutting down the bezels to a uniform 1.25mm, which the company claims is the thinnest ever on a Galaxy smartphone.
A much bigger cover screen
The Galaxy Z Flip7 packs a larger 4,300mAh battery than its predecessor's 4,000mAh, though charging is stuck at 25W wired and 15W wireless, sigh.
The Z Flip7 weighs about the same as its predecessor, but is noticeably thinner. It's 6.5mm (vs 6.9mm) when unfolded and 13.7mm (vs 14.9mm) when folded. The new phone has the same IP48 water and dust resistance.
We can't really say we noticed the extra thinness of the Galaxy Z Flip7, but the increase in width from 71.9mm to 75.2mm is noticeable.
The phone's frame is the same Armor Aluminum as its predecessor's, but the Z Flip7 uses a restructured, thinner Armor FlexHinge. The outer glass is the same Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The new hinge
That Victus 2 glass is frosted on the back panel and matches the matte frame of the phone in color. We find the Galaxy Z Flip7 to be an easy-to-handle device. It doesn't slip under your fingers.
Still, Samsung has made a selection of two-piece cases for the Galaxy Z Flip7 (and Z Fold7), ranging in materials and finishes.
New cases Pricing and availability
Both the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are available for pre-order starting today. General availability will begin on July 25.
The Galaxy Z Fold7 ships in Blue Shadow, Jetblack, and Silver Shadow, while the Galaxy Z Flip7 is available in Blue Shadow, Jetblack, and Coral-red. However, both come in an online-exclusive Mint (pictured here).
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is available in 12/256GB, 12/512GB, and 16GB/1TB configurations, priced $2,000/£1,800/€2,100, $2,120/£1,900/€2,220, and $2,420/£12,100/€2,520, respectively. The Galaxy Z Flip7 is available in 12/256GB and 12/512GB, priced $1,100/£1,050/€1,200 and $1,220/£1,150/€1,320, respectively.
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