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Yahoo
27-07-2025
- Yahoo
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 battery life — the results are in
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. All eyes were on the battery tests for the newly released Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 — at least if you're familiar with the challenges Samsung's foldables have faced when it comes to delivering long battery life. Would the latest models show improvement over their predecessors? And would Samsung finally deliver foldable phones that could challenge more conventional models for a spot on our best phone battery life list. We've put both phones to the test for our Galaxy Z Fold 7 review as well as our Galaxy Z Flip 7 review. And for those two burning questions, we can only offer that most frustrating of answers — yes and no. The good news: both the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 posted better numbers than the previous versions of Samsung's foldables on our battery test, where phones surf the web over cellular until they run out of power. But despite that improvement, neither the Fold nor the Flip delivered the kind of battery life you'd expect from such premium phones. They're not even the longest-lasting foldables we've tested. Foldable phones face a longevity challenge. They've got larger screens to keep powered up, but only so much space inside for a battery. That limits a phone maker's reliance on battery size to improve staying power, forcing them to rely on other features like the power management capabilities of whatever silicon is powering the phone. Both the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 have larger screens than their predecessors — both inside and outside the phones. And yet, only the new Flip has a larger battery than its predecessor, sporting a 4,300 mAh power pack to the 4,000 mAh cell inside the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the same 4,400 mAh battery as the Galaxy Z Fold 6. So how well did these new Samsung phones overcome these limitations to improve on battery life? We're going to run additional tests, but the preliminary results are in. Galaxy Z Fold 7 battery life results We ran our battery test on the 8-inch main display of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with the screen set to its default adaptive refresh rate. That means the refresh rate would adjust dynamic as the phone surfed the web in our testing. Phone Battery size (mAh) Tested battery life (Hrs:Mins) Galaxy Z Fold 7 4,400 10:55 Galaxy Z Fold 6 4,400 10:35 OnePlus Open 4,805 11:45 Pixel 9 Pro Fold 4,650 11:36 The Galaxy Z Fold 7 posted an initial result of 10 hours and 55 minutes. That's a slight improvement on the Galaxy Z Fold 6's time of 10:35. Considering that both phones have the same 4,400 mAh battery, we figure that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 benefitted from the power efficiency of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset it uses, particularly since it's got a larger screen than its predecessor. The modest gain in battery life means the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is only slightly ahead of the average time posted by smartphones we tested. More significantly, the time isn't as long as other book-style foldables that share the Galaxy Z Fold 7's design. Both the OnePlus Open and Pixel 9 Pro Fold open up to reveal larger interior panels like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 does. And both those phones lasted a little bit longer on a charge, with both posting averages greater than 11:5 hours on our test. The OnePlus Open's result is particularly noteworthy in that the phone came out two years ago and still lasts longer than Samsung's latest foldables. That's after Samsung has had multiple attempts to try and produce a longer lasting fold. OnePlus has already said it won't release a OnePlus Open 2 this year, though we're expecting to see a Pixel 10 Pro Fold when Google holds its next hardware event on August 20. Depending on how much longer that phone lasts on a charge, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could find itself falling further behind the competition. Galaxy Z Flip 7 battery life results The news is a little better for the Galaxy Z Flip 7, as it saw a more substantial gain in our battery life test over the previous Samsung flip phone. That said, some of Motorola's foldable flip phones continue to outlast Samsung's offerings. Phone Battery size (mAh) Battery life (Hrs:mins) Galaxy Z Flip 7 4,300 12:24 Galaxy Z Flip 6 4,000 11:01 Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) 4,700 15:42 Motorola Razr Plus (2025) 4,000 11:08 Motorola Razr (2025) 4,500 13:45 The Galaxy Z Flip's time of 12 hours and 24 minutes at its adaptive setting is a big improvement over the 11:01 time posted by the Galaxy Z Flip 6. More important, the better battery time — aided by the larger power pack and upgraded Exynos 2500 chipset in the Z Flip 7 — puts more distance between Samsung's smartphone and the average device's time on our test. Still, this is not the longest lasting flip phone you can buy. That would be the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025), which holds out for 15:42 on our battery test — a very impressive time. While that phone costs more than the $1,099 Galaxy Z Flip 7 at $1,299, it's worth noting that the $699 Razr (2025) also posts a better time at 13:45. Only the $999 Motorola Razr Plus trails the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in terms of battery life. Samsung foldable phone battery life outlook Samsung deserves credit for the steps taken to improve battery life on both of its new foldables. But in the case of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, those gains are marginal at best. And it's not an insignificant issue — long battery life is one of the big factors people consider when looking for a new phone. If Samsung wants shoppers to adopt foldable phones in greater numbers, it's going to have to make bigger gains in future versions. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. 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Android Authority
09-07-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Samsung finally confirms whether or not it'll start making you pay for Galaxy AI tools
TL;DR Samsung has introduced several new Galaxy AI features with One UI 8 on its latest foldables. These tools are expected to roll out to more Galaxy devices as One UI 8 becomes widely available. Despite significant improvements, Samsung has confirmed it has no plans to charge users for its Galaxy AI tools. Samsung jumped on the AI bandwagon with the Galaxy S24 series last year, debuting a new set of AI-powered tools. The Galaxy AI suite has since made its way to more devices, picking up several new features and improvements along the way. With its latest foldables, Samsung has introduced even more new capabilities. However, despite these upgrades, the company isn't following Google's lead and has no plans to put its AI tools behind a paywall. The new Galaxy Z Fold, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE are the first Samsung devices to feature the company's latest software release: One UI 8. In addition to Android 16 features, the update introduces several Galaxy-specific improvements, including new AI features. For instance, Samsung's stock Gallery app on these devices can automatically detect distractions in photos and offer suggestions to remove them using the Object Eraser tool. Samsung has also extended its Audio Eraser tool beyond the Gallery app and added a one-tap button to help users quickly and easily clean up audio in Samsung Notes, call transcripts, the video player, and the audio recorder. These changes join several other AI-powered upgrades we've seen in One UI 8 beta builds over the last few weeks, greatly expanding the list of Galaxy AI tools available on Samsung's latest foldables. Although these upgrades sparked speculation that Samsung might follow in Google's footsteps and start charging for its Galaxy AI tools, that won't be the case. A company executive has confirmed that while there have been internal talks about monetizing Galaxy AI experiences, Samsung currently has no plans to put the tools behind a paywall. This approach not only benefits users but could also work in Samsung's favor, attracting more buyers to Galaxy devices who want access to AI features without paying an additional fee. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
GSM Arena
08-07-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Last chance to save $50 on the new Galaxy Z-foldables with a reservation on Samsung US
The big Galaxy Unpacked event is tomorrow - are you ready for Samsung's next generation foldables? If you are, you can take part in Samsung US's early reservation campaign. You better hurry, though, there are only 24 hours left. The company does this for every major launch – if you sign up for a reminder, you will get $50 Samsung Credit to use when you buy a Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 or Z Flip7 FE (assuming the latter is available in the US, of course). You can rack up additional savings of up to $1,150 (which is usually a trade-in deal). Finally, there is a chance to win $5,000 in Samsung Credit. Note that there is no obligation to buy anything – you will get an email when the Z-foldables go on pre-order, but you can just ignore it (you will lose the $50 Credit if you do). This sign-up is just that, an email reminder. If that sounds good, sign up on or using the Shop Samsung app. You will need to enter your name and email. PS. Check out our What to expect article for a preview of what's coming tomorrow.
GSM Arena
27-06-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Save $50 on the next-gen Galaxy Z foldables with Samsung US's early reservation campaign
The next Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 9 and it will bring Samsung's next generation foldables. While you wait, you can take part in Samsung US's early reservation campaign. The company does this for every major launch – if you sign up for a reminder, you will get $50 Samsung Credit to use when you buy a Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 or Z Flip7 FE (assuming the latter is available in the US, of course). You can rack up to $1,150 of additional savings (which is usually a trade-in deal). Finally, there is a chance to win $5,000 in Samsung Credit. Note that there is no obligation to buy anything – you will get an email when the Z-foldables go on pre-order, but you can just ignore it (you will lose the $50 Credit if you do). This sign up is just that, an email reminder. If that sounds good, sign up on or using the Shop Samsung app. You will need to enter your name and email.
Phone Arena
04-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Even more key Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE details are now out of the bag
Even though we still don't have an official launch date for Samsung's next big Android-powered foldables, the start of the company's buzz-building campaign certainly suggests the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE, Z Fold 7 , and possibly, Z Fold 7 Ultra are right around the corner. As such, it shouldn't come as a surprise that more and more tipsters feel confident in predicting more and more details about three of those fast-approaching devices... after their designs have already been leaked in trustworthy factory CAD-based renders and even a wild real-life photograph. Galaxy Z Fold 7 : 12GB RAM + 256GB storage; 12 + 512GB; 16GB + 1TB; : 12GB RAM + 256GB storage; 12 + 512GB; 16GB + 1TB; Galaxy Z Flip 7 : 8GB RAM + 128GB storage; 12 + 256GB; 12 + 512GB; : 8GB RAM + 128GB storage; 12 + 256GB; 12 + 512GB; Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage; 8 + 256GB. Wait, wasn't all this information revealed just yesterday? Not exactly. Arsène Lupin, aka @MysteryLupin, actually adds to the details leaked by WinFuture's Roland Quandt, thus providing a more complete picture of Samsung's 2025 foldable portfolio (minus the Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra, which may or may not be a real thing). The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to start with an underwhelming 8GB RAM count. The most important tidbit disclosed today that wasn't included in yesterday's report is how much RAM the Z Fold 7 , Z Flip 7 , and Z Flip 7 FE are set to pack in each storage configuration. Interestingly, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will apparently be equipped with a hefty 16 gigs of memory in a top-of-the-line 1TB storage variant. That's especially notable because the most advanced (and the most expensive) Galaxy Z Fold 6 model only comes with 12GB RAM. Then again, Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers a whopping 16 gigs of the good stuff in combination with as little as 256GB internal storage space, so clearly, Samsung can do even better than this if it wants to claim the best foldable trophy. The Z Flip 7 , meanwhile, is very curiously tipped to downgrade its predecessor's 12GB RAM to just 8 gigs for an entry-level 128GB storage variant while keeping the memory count of the Z Flip 6's two other configurations unchanged. That's likely to be a cost-cutting measure on Samsung's part, especially if the company aims to price the Galaxy Z Flip 7 at the same starting level as last year's Z Flip 6 , but it remains to be seen if customers will understand and accept the compromise. Speaking of compromises, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is expected to stick to 8GB RAM in both 128 and 256GB storage variants, which is both completely unsurprising and totally fine... as long as Samsung gets the Fan Edition pricing right. Galaxy Z Fold 7 : Silver Shadow, Blue Shadow, Jet Black, Coral Red; : Silver Shadow, Blue Shadow, Jet Black, Coral Red; Galaxy Z Flip 7 : Blue Shadow, White Black; : Blue Shadow, White Black; Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE: Black, White. The most exciting thing here is without a doubt the very swanky-sounding Coral Red-coated Z Fold 7 model, which should perfectly match the Coral Red Z Flip 7 flavor rumored yesterday. The first-of-a-kind Z Flip 7 FE could come in just two (rather boring) color options. Unfortunately (and unsurprisingly), the Z Flip 7 FE is unlikely to join its pricier sibling and cousin in adopting such a flashy hue, instead playing things safe with black and white colorways, at least based on existing information from two different and equally reliable insiders. Circling back to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 , it must be highlighted that its silver (shadow), blue (shadow), and (jet) black paint jobs are now also "confirmed" from two sources, unlike the aforementioned (coral) red color. Interestingly, the Z Flip 7 is rumored to come in a "White Black" version rather than separate white and black models, which could be an innocent typo... or a suggestion of a decidedly unconventional two-tone design that Samsung has experimented with in the past. The blue (shadow) colorway is practically etched in stone, and if history is any indication, many more paint jobs will be confirmed in the coming weeks (for both the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 ).
