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7NEWS
10-07-2025
- 7NEWS
Save up to $800 on Samsung's latest phones
Samsung just debuted its 2025 lineup of folding phones, and you can already save big money on them. This year, there's a super thin version of its book-style Fold and a much sleeker take on its throwback-style Flip. There's also a new 'cheaper' Flip for those after something a little more affordable. Foldables are by no means cheap smartphones, so if you're thinking of taking the plunge a pre-order offer is as good a time as any. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 starts at $2,899 while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 starts at $1,799. The newcomer Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE starts at $1,499. While this year's update saw the Fold 7 and Flip 7 get bigger screens and thinner builds, new cameras and a new chipset, the Flip 7 FE has similar specs to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 from last year. Pre-orders are open now ahead of an official August 1 release date. Here's what's on offer from Vodafone, Optus and Telstra when you pre-order each new Galaxy foldable device. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 pre-order offers If you order the Galaxy Z Fold 7 from Vodafone, you'll save $250 on the RRP of the 256GB and 512GB models or $300 on the 1TB model. This discount is applied as a monthly credit across your repayment term. Plus, get $700 of bonus trade-in credit when you trade in an eligible device — that's in addition to whatever value you get from your old device. Optus isn't doing a bonus trade-in credit, but will throw in a $800 voucher to spend on the official Samsung website. Telstra is offering $800 off the RRP of the handset and is also offering $600 of bonus trade-in credit. Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (256GB) plans from Vodafone, Optus and Telstra on a 36-month repayment plan: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 pre-order offers Ordering the Galaxy Z Flip 7 from Vodafone will get you $250 off the RRP of the handset, plus $500 trade-in credit when you trade in an eligible device. Optus will throw in a $500 Samsung voucher, or you can get $500 off the RRP of the handset from Telstra, which also has $600 of bonus trade-in credit. Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 (256GB) plans from Vodafone, Optus and Telstra on a 36-month repayment plan: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE pre-order offers Only Vodafone is offering the Z Flip 7 FE on a plan, and just the 256GB model. However, it's a standout deal with $600 off the $1,599 RRP. Here are the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE (256GB) plans from Vodafone with a 36-month repayment term: Pre-orders for the new Galaxy foldable range from Vodafone, Optus, and Telstra end July 31. Looking for a new internet plan?
News.com.au
10-07-2025
- News.com.au
Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Samsung unveils new Galaxy Z Fold7
Samsung has unveiled its boldest foldables yet, debuting the seventh-generation Galaxy Z phones – now its slimmest and lightest ever – at its annual Unpacked event in New York. In the biggest design shake-up since introducing foldable phones back in 2011, the tech giant revealed a sleeker, more refined look across all three of its flagship ranges – Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Watch lines. The event, held earlier today, also introduced a number of firsts for Samsung, including a new edge-to-edge cover screen for the Z Flip, integration with Gemini Live for a hands-free AI experience, and what Samsung is calling its 'thinnest, most comfortable Galaxy Watch ever.' SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP7 The Galaxy Z Flip7 gives more cover screen time, boasting a new edge-to-edge design with a 4.1-inch Super AMOLED display and up to 2600 nits of peak brightness, making it the largest and brightest FlexWindow to date. The device also opens up to a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with just 6.5mm thickness, which is great for anyone wanting a seriously compact option and lightweight option. Users can similarly expect the 'largest ever' battery on a Galaxy Z Flip, offering up to 31 hours of video playtime. For photos and videos, the ' pocket-sized selfie studio ' packs a 50MP wide, 12MP ultra wide and 10MP front lens, along with flagship features like ProVisual Engine and Enhanced Nightography. Gemini Live is now accessible via the FlexWindow, allowing you to use voice commands to set reminders, bring up flight details and get restaurant recommendations and more without having to lift a finger. Samsung's Now Bar is also integrated with more third-party apps, making it easier to peek at real-time updates for ETAs on rideshares, sports scores, music playlists and more. SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP7 FE Samsung's Fan Edition range will now extend to the Galaxy Z series, offering similar features to the Galaxy Z Flip7 but at a lower price point. Prices will start from $1499 instead of $1799, and will still have a 50MP FlexCam and access to AI-powered features such as Gemini Live and Now Brief. But there will be a smaller 6.7-inch main display and only up to 24 hours of video playback. SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD7 The all-new Galaxy Z Fold7 is the 'thinnest, lightest Galaxy Z Fold' device, packing an super thin 215g design that's only 4.2mm thick when unfolded and 8.99mm when closed. It's also powered by 'the most powerful processor customised for Galaxy' – Snapdragon 8 Elite – and features the first 200MP wide angle camera for the Galaxy series. The company also debuted One UI 8 on Android 16, plus a string of AI improvements functions including Circle to Search. Gemini Live is also now enhanced with multimodal AI that 'understands what users see, say an do', making it easier for the device to understand the context of any questions and avoid switching between different apps to complete a task. GALAXY WATCH8 SERIES Comfort and 'ultimate wellness' was at the heart of the new Galaxy Watch range. Aside from a thinner design and brighter screen on the Galaxy Watch 8, users have a few more features on the Samsung Health app to help track their habits. This includes Bedtime Guidance, which measures the circadian rhythm to recommend an optimal bed time and supposedly detect signs of sleep apnoea. Samsung also introduced an Antioxidant Index feature, which the company claims measures carotenoid levels to help you 'make informed lifestyle choices for healthy ageing'. HOW MUCH WILL SAMSUNG'S FOLDABLE PHONES AND GALAXY WATCH8 COST? Here's how much you can expect to fork out for the new Galaxy Z series and Galaxy Watch range: • Galaxy Z Flip7: $1799 (256GB), $1999 (512GB) • Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: $1499 (128GB), $1599 (256GB) • Galaxy Z Fold7: $2899 (256GB), $3099 (512GB), $3549 (1TB) • Galaxy Watch8 Classic: $899 (46mm Bluetooth), $999 (46mm LTE) • Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025: $1299 (47mm LTE) PRE-ORDER OFFERS Want to get your new device ASAP? You can pre-order from today and have until Friday, August 1. Samsung • Pre-order Galaxy Z Fold7 to receive bonus storage upgrade up to 512GB, or upgrade storage to 1TB for $250 • Pre-order Galaxy Z Flip7 to receive bonus storage upgrade • Pre-order Galaxy Z Flip7 FE to receive bonus storage upgrade • Pre-order Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 to receive $250 instant cart discount • Pre-order Galaxy Watch8 Classic to receive $150 instant cart discount • Pre-order Galaxy Watch8 to receive $100 instant cart discount Amazon Australia • Pre-order Galaxy Z Fold7 to receive bonus storage upgrade up to 512GB, or upgrade storage to 1TB for $250 and $300 promo credit. • Pre-order Galaxy Z Flip7 to receive to receive bonus storage upgrade and $300 promo credit. • Pre-order Galaxy Z Flip7 FE to receive bonus storage upgrade and $200 promo credit. • Pre-order Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 to receive 20 per cent off RRP. • Pre-order Galaxy Watch8 Classic to receive 20 per cent off RRP. • Pre-order Galaxy Watch8 to receive 20 per cent off RRP. Vodafone • Save up to $1000 when you pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold7, trade-in an eligible device and stay connected to a selected plan over 24 or 36 months • Save up to $750 when you pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip7, trade-in an eligible device and stay connected to a selected plan over 24 or 36 months • Save up to $600 when you pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE and stay connected to a selected plan over 24 or 36 months Missed out on the action? Watch the live stream from the event via Samsung's website or YouTube. Sign up to our free shopping newsletter to stay up to date on the latest deals and top-rated product roundups.
West Australian
10-07-2025
- West Australian
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 SE and Galaxy Z Fold 7 launched with AI outfit help and big battery
Samsung on Wednesday launched three new folding smartphones — including thinner top-end devices and a cheaper version of its flip phone — as the tech giant looks to entice buyers to make the switch to foldables. The main new additions to Samsung's foldable phone range are the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which folds like a book, and the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which takes on the form of the classic clamshell-style flip phones. Samsung also announced a cheaper version of its latest flip phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 SE. The South Korean consumer electronics giant is refreshing its foldable phone lineup at a time when the company faces increased competition from Chinese rivals, such as Honor and Oppo. Last week, Honor — which spun off from Chinese tech giant Huawei in 2020 — launched the new ultra-thin Magic V5 folding phone, while Oppo introduced its own slim foldable device, the Find N5, earlier this year. Samsung's share of the global foldable phone market slipped to 45 per cent in 2024 from 54 per cent a year earlier, according to Counterpoint Research. China also accounts for a significant share of the foldables market — although 17.2 million of these devices were sold last year globally, this drops to 9.4 million when excluding mainland China. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is super thin at a thickness of 8.9 millimetres (0.35 inches) closed and only 4.2 millimetres open. It's also much lighter than its predecessor, weighing 215 grams (7.62 ounces). These stats put the phone on par with both Honor's Magic V5 and the Oppo Find N5. The new Fold device has a 6.5-inch cover screen and an 8-inch main display when opened, making it bigger than its predecessor. It's also decked out with premium new cameras, featuring a 200-megapixel main lens, as well as a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor, 12-megapixel ultra-wide and two 10-megapixel front cameras on both the cover screen and on the main display. Samsung's new Fold generation is, nevertheless, much more limited than other devices in the market when it comes to battery capacity. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a 4,400 milliampere-hour (mAh) battery — far less than the 6,100 mAh power pack in Honor's Magic V5′s or the Oppo Find N5′s 5,600 mAh battery. Samsung says its device is capable of 24 hours of video playback. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will retail in Australia at a starting price of $2899. Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 is also thinner than its predecessor, coming in at 6.5 millimeters when opened flat. By contrast, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a depth of 6.9 millimeters when unfolded. The new phone has a 4.1-inch cover screen and a 6.9-inch main display. It comes with a 50-megapixel main camera and 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor on the back and a 10-megapixel lens on the main display. It also has a bigger 4,300 mAh battery, which Samsung says supports 31 hours of video playtime on a single charge. In addition to Flip 7, Samsung is also introducing a cheaper version of the phone, called the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, which is slightly smaller and thicker than its more premium counterpart. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will retail from $1799 in Australia., while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE starts at $1499. Samsung also talked up the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 7′s artificial intelligence capabilities. For the last two years, the company has used Google's Gemini language model to power much of its AI features — and this year is no different. Both devices use Samsung and Qualcomm's custom-made Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, which is designed to enable more AI processing on-device as opposed to in the cloud. It also has new AI-powered camera features, including one that automatically suggests people and objects to erase from photos — for example, if you've been photo bombed by someone — and an audio eraser tool that proactively detects and removes unwanted background noise from videos. The Galaxy Z Flip 7, meanwhile, lets you pull up Google's AI assistant app, Gemini Live, on top of the camera app when taking a live video of yourself. Samsung says one use case this offers is the ability to ask the AI for tips on the outfit you're wearing. 'Galaxy Z Flip 7 brings a new level of AI-powered personalisation, tailored to users' style and routine. From curated wallpaper suggestions to emoji, colour and widget customisation, the FlexWindow becomes a dynamic extension of a user's personality. Whether prepping for travel or matching the mood, personalisation is effortless and always evolving,' Samsung said. At a launch event, Samsung lauded it's new range as an offering that can help with health through AI powers. 'Building on a legacy of human-centred innovation, Samsung's latest lineup reflects a clear vision — making AI more meaningful, personal and accessible. From slimmer foldables to personalised health-tracking wearables, these devices chart a bold trajectory for how AI companions can support users in every moment,' the company said. Sheng Win Chow, senior analyst at Counterpoint Research, said that physical design alone won't be enough to convince users to convert to foldable phones from the touchscreen slabs we're all used to. 'Lasting leadership depends on redefining what foldables do, not just how they look,' he said in an emailed note. 'The next wave of competition will come from software — how vendors use the foldable form factor to deliver truly differentiated experiences.'
