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Android Authority
5 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Google Fi is offering the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 for just $199.99!
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Are you looking to get a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7? The best deals out there come from carriers, and here's one of the hottest ones I have seen. You can get the device for as little as $199.99! There are a few factors to keep in mind, though. We'll go over them below. Get the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 for as low as $199.99 from Google Fi ($900 off) This offer is available directly from Google Fi Wireless. The discount comes in two steps. You get a $300 discount at purchase. Then, you can get another $600 discount in the form of 24 monthly credits. Max savings only apply if you sign up for a new Unlimited Premium or Flexible plan. If you're on another plan, the monthly credits are reduced to a total of $400. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 (Google Fi) Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 (Google Fi) Melds Galaxy AI with the new edge-to-edge FlexWindow With a 6.9-inch main display and a 4.1-inch FlexWindow outer display, the Samsung Galaxy Flip 7 focuses on putting AI smarts in your pocket. Measuring just 13.74mm thick when folded, it's the slimmest Z Flip phone yet. Packed with a 50MP camera and a suite of AI tools, Samsung calls the Z Flip 7 a "pocket-sized selfie studio." See price at Google Fi Save $900.00 If you're looking to get a new flip phone, there's no denying the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is all but guaranteed to be among the best this year. It offers a great overall experience, and while expensive, there are ways to score massive savings. In this case, you're essentially getting one of the top foldable phones for a mere $199.99! You're in for a treat here, as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a really nice design. It features an aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back, and even an IP48 rating. C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Exynos 2500 processor and 12GB of RAM will offer plenty of performance. And like all other pre-order deals available for this phone right now, Google Fi is also offering a free upgrade to 512GB of storage, so you'll have plenty of room for all your apps, photos, and more. The main display measures 6.9 inches and has a 2,520 x 1,080 resolution. It also has a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. If you don't feel like unfolding the phone, the 4.1 external display will do the job for quick tasks, widgets, and other simpler actions. The battery size is pretty standard for foldable flip phones, at 4,300mAh. If you want in on this deal, you might want to act quickly. Google Fi Wireless mentions this promotion will run until July 24th, 2025, at 8:59 PM Pacific. That's in just a few days!
Android Authority
6 days ago
- Android Authority
The Motorola Razr Ultra still comes with a free 1TB upgrade
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Now that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is out, it's time to make a decision. Will you get Samsung's flip phone or the Motorola Razr Ultra? Motorola's is actually more expensive, but it is better in many ways, and the brand is making the purchase a bit more enticing with a free 1TB storage upgrade. Buy the Motorola Razr Ultra and get a free 1TB storage upgrade for $1,299.99 ($200 off) This offer is available directly from Motorola's official website. You get the same deal with all color versions: Pantone Scarab, Pantone Mountain Trail, Pantone Cabaret, and Pantone Rio Red. Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 (1TB) Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 (1TB) High-end processing power in a folding shell Adding Ultra to the name, the Motorola Razr Ultra is the first folding phone from Moto with a top-tier processor. The 7-inch folding display is paired with a half-size front display to give you both a premium experience, and a compact and portable communication device. See price at Motorola Save $200.00 Before the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 was even announced, we mentioned in our Motorola Razr Ultra review that you should probably not even wait for Sammy's new flip phone. We suppose we were right! The Razr Ultra stands firm as the top flip phone around, unless you really want Samsung's design language and features. There are plenty of reasons to put it on top. I would say this is the first flip phone that is actually considered 'high-end.' It features a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and 16GB of RAM, which means it has blazing performance that competes only with the best Android phones around. The design hasn't changed much since last year, but that is a good thing! It has an aluminum frame, a stainless steel hinge, and an IP48 rating for water and dust resistance. I am also a massive fan of the design, as Motorola is offering a vegan leather back that looks and feels fantastic. It's also available in some really fun colors, if you're into that! Ryan Haines / Android Authority When unfolded, you'll enjoy a large 7.0-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a crisp 1,224 x 2,912 resolution and a buttery smooth 165Hz refresh rate. That refresh rate beats most of the top phones, which usually stick to 120Hz. And the 4.0-inch external screen keeps the same display tech and refresh rate. Of course, it is smaller, so the resolution is reduced to 1,272 x 1,080. Even the battery life is outstanding, something that flip phones usually underperform in. The 4,700mAh battery can run the phone for 25 hours straight playing 4K video. And when it's time to recharge, it can also do so really fast at 68W wired or 30W wireless. We know paying $1,299.99 for a phone is still pricey, but if you're set on getting the highest-end flip phone around, this is it. The free storage upgrade is a $200 value, and it's still the best deal we've seen on it. The offer has been running for some time now, so act quickly if you want in. It might go away soon!
Android Authority
7 days ago
- Android Authority
It's too late for a Google Pixel flip phone
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Just think about it: A Google Pixel Flip. Honestly, it sounds like my dream phone. It'd combine my favorite form factor with my favorite Android skin, and I'd never need to recommend anything else again. I'd have Google's top-notch image processing to balance out the often-limited flip phone cameras, years of updates to look forward to, and a cover screen experience that only needs a proper app drawer to leap ahead of Samsung's Flex Window. And yet, I can't shake the feeling that Google has already missed its flip phone opportunity. It feels like it's given Motorola and Samsung too much of a head start, and I fear it means I won't see a Pixel Flip any time soon. Here's why. Would you buy a Google Pixel Flip? 0 votes Yes NaN % No NaN % Google? Nailing first-generation hardware? Rita El Khoury / Android Authority We've reached a point where flip phones (and foldable phones in general) have attained a level of maturity. Motorola and Samsung are making gorgeous flagships (and now sub-flagships) that are hard to put down or look away from, and it's led me to keep a Razr Ultra in my pocket long after I finished my review. However, it wasn't always that way. I spent a few years complaining about Samsung's cover screen, and the less-than-flat hinge on the original Razr Plus was a huge issue. And now you want me to expect Google to come in and stick its first-generation landing? I'm sorry. I know that was probably a little bit harsh to the Pixel's maker, but let's be honest — it's true. I've used enough first-generation Pixel products — the Pixel Watch, the original Pixel Fold, the Pixel 6a — to know that Google usually needs a year or two to let things finish baking. Sometimes, like the Pixel Watch, the issues come from diving into a brand-new form factor, while others, like the Pixel 6a, come from fitting a white-hot Tensor chip into a smaller, plastic body. Then, in the third case — the Pixel Fold — it's a case of a little of column A, a little of column B. I love the Pixel lineup, but I've used enough first-generation Google products to know a Pixel Flip would take time. In those cases, Google had the space to experiment and, at least, mostly keep up with its rivals. Its first Pixel Watch had to take on a Galaxy Watch 5 that felt a lot like the Galaxy Watch 4, and its Pixel Fold challenged a Galaxy Z Fold 5 that landed with a severe lack of innovation. Maybe the Pixel 6a faced the most formidable foe in a solid Galaxy A53 5G, but even that felt like little more than an annual update. In 2025, though, Google wouldn't have such breathing room, especially in the flip phone market. If it launched a Pixel Flip tomorrow, it would take on a Galaxy Z Flip 7 with a newly refreshed cover screen and an upgraded Exynos 2500 chip. Sure, it would have the benefit of Samsung sitting on its hands and keeping a battery and charging setup similar to what it's had for years, but I don't know if Google's expectations should be to clear the lowest bar. Even if it does settle for the lowest bar, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE offers the same excellent build quality as the Galaxy Z Flip 6 with years of development behind it. A year or two ago, I might have said that I thought Google could hop in and catch Motorola immediately. As much as I love the look and feel of the Razr, it spent a few years lagging behind Samsung's build quality, offering a better software experience but making me nervous about just how well the original flip phone would stand the test of time. Then, the Razr Ultra happened. It went unabashedly flagship with Gorilla Glass Ceramic, a brilliant AMOLED cover screen, and funky materials like wood and Alcantara, and captured a place in my heart. When Google finally tries its hand at a Pixel Flip, at least it won't start from scratch. I hope it will simply port over the hinge from its Pixel 9 Pro Fold and shrink it, but I can't say. I'm unsure how the camera bar (or camera island, or camera square) would fit onto the cover of a flip phone, nor can I imagine whether or not the temperature sensor would make the cut. But, knowing how Google has struggled in the past, I wouldn't be surprised if there were a hiccup or two to scare Android fans away. I'm just not sure I can trust a Tensor chip in a flip phone Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Honestly, I can usually look past some hardware hiccups. I kept using the Pixel Fold for a while after our review — thick bezels and all. I also wore that original Pixel Watch to a wedding or two, simply because it looked like a better casual pick than a Garmin on my wrist. I've even looked beyond a few creases on the displays of foldable phones in my day, mainly to keep my favorite form factor in my pocket. However, if Google is determined to make a flip phone and pack it with a Tensor chip, then I have to say I'm nervous. Yes, the Tensor G4 has come a long way since Google first brought its chipmaking in-house — it runs more efficiently, stays cooler, and supports a full stock of new AI-powered features — but it still falls behind Qualcomm's best. It doesn't put up quite the same numbers, which is fine, but I worry that Google still hasn't worked out its last few thermal kinks. And when I say that I worry it hasn't, I know it hasn't. I've used the Pixel 9 Pro nearly every day since its launch (it still controls bits of my apartment, what do you expect?), and I'm painfully aware of how warm the Tensor G4 can still get at times. When it does, the phone's battery drops like a rock, sending me scrambling for a charger when I'd like to play more of my chosen few games. If that's happening with a traditional form factor, I can only imagine what it would feel like in a compact, complicated flip phone. Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Who knows, though — maybe I'm wrong. Perhaps the same space-saving tricks that gave the Pixel 9a a bigger battery will work for the eventual Pixel Flip. Maybe Google will find a way to pack more cooling technology into a notoriously tricky footprint, or maybe its next few Tensor chips will fix the thermal issues that have troubled me since the days of the Pixel 6. But, if our leaks are anything to go on, then the Tensor G5 won't change too much, and that will leave me worried about the prospect of putting it in a flip phone. Then again, Google has proven me wrong in the past. It's made massive hardware leaps from the Pixel 8 series to the Pixel 9 series, and the change from the original Pixel Fold to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold elevated the latter to sit among the best foldable phones that money can buy. I'm not holding my breath, and I still think that Google has missed its window, but I'd be happy to add this to the list of times I've underestimated the maker of Android.
Phone Arena
7 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Prime Day's over, but the Razr+ (2024) just got a massive 34% discount
Missed your chance to score a massive $400 off the Motorola Razr+ (2024) in the final hours of last week's Prime Day? Don't worry, Amazon is now giving you another chance to save big on this high-end flip phone. Right now, the Midnight Blue model is 34% off, saving you an impressive $335. $335 off (34%) Amazon is now giving you an exclusive $335 price cut on the Motorola Razr+ (2024) in Midnight Blue. That makes the stylish flip phone a much more affordable choice. You might want to hurry up and save while this sale lasts. Buy at Amazon There's no denying that Prime Day's offer was more attractive. However, that was a Prime member-exclusive sale, while the current one is open to everyone. On top of that, you won't find a more significant price cut on last year's flagship Razr. We checked and found a more modest $250 price cut at the official store. Over at Best Buy, you'd have to cough up the model's full retail price of nearly $1, the Razr+ (2025) has arrived, it doesn't offer significant improvements to make it a more compelling pick over last year's model, especially at its current price. But what does the 2024 Razr+ offer? First of all, it features a large 4-inch cover screen with vivid colors and excellent brightness levels. The main 6.9-inch OLED display is just as impressive, boasting an ultra-snappy 165Hz refresh rate and crisp resolution. Beyond the two lovely displays, the Razr+ (2024) impresses with its design. Featuring vegan leather back and modern colors, this Android phone is designed to captivate. On top of that, Motorola has significantly improved the hinge, making the phone feel sturdier than its predecessor. Add to that a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance and a capable 50MP main camera, and you've got a very well-rounded and stylish phone. Sure, it's not as impressive as the Galaxy Z Flip 6, but it's hard to ignore at its current asking price. So, if you like what the Motorola Razr+ (2024) brings to the table, now's your chance to save 34% on it. And if you're on the fence, don't forget to check out our Motorola Razr+ (2024) review for more insights into camera capabilities, daily performance, and more. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Phone Arena
15-07-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
You can once again grab the 1TB Motorola Razr Ultra with a free storage upgrade
Don't care much for Samsung's latest high-end flip phone? Well, if you're looking for a flip experience, the Motorola Razr Ultra is a great alternative. Undoubtedly pricey, the maxed-out 1TB version is once again receiving a free storage upgrade at the official store, bringing it to $1,299.99 from $1,499.99. $1299 99 $1499 99 $200 off (13%) Once again, you can save big on the 1TB Razr Ultra (2025). The flip flagship is $200 off with a free storage upgrade at the Motorola Store, but you can unlock extra savings with eligible device trade-ins. This offer is not available in your area. Trade-in $499 99 $1219 99 $720 off (59%) Alternatively, you can pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip 7 with a free storage upgrade. If you provide an eligible trade-in, you can save an extra $600. If you don't have a trade-in, pre-order the device with a $150 Samsung Instant Credit. There's a $50 Reservation Credit available for users who reserved a unit. This offer is not available in your area. We initially came across this promo during the Razr Ultra's pre-order period in May. The promo lived on long after pre-orders ended, but then disappeared, only to return once again now. So, if you missed pre-orders or your other chances to get the 1TB model at the price of the 512GB, now's a great time to also like to point out that you can get way more value for your money by providing a trade-in. The Motorola Store accepts trade-ins from various brands, including Google, Apple, Samsung, and Motorola. If you think the Motorola phone is too pricey even with these discounts, consider pre-ordering the Galaxy Z Flip 7. For a limited time, the device ships with a free storage upgrade ($120 off). An eligible device trade-in helps unlock an extra discount of up to $600, saving you up to $720 on its 512GB variant, which usually costs $1,219.99. But if you're OK with the higher asking price, the Motorola Razr Ultra absolutely packs a punch. It features a 4-inch cover display and a 7-inch main touchscreen with gimmicky 165Hz refresh rate, vibrant colors, and crisp resolution. You also get superb Snapdragon 8 Elite performance, impressive 16GB RAM, and massive 1TB storage. But that's not all! Motorola's latest flip flagship boasts multiple AI features and a relatively large (for a flip phone) 4,700mAh battery with 68W wired charging support. The only downside is that you only get three years of OS upgrades with this Android phone. Don't forget to check out our full Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) review for more insights into this high-end device. Sure, the Razr Ultra isn't cheap, but it's definitely worth considering for what it offers. And now that it's $200 off with a free storage upgrade, you still have time to act! Get yours at the official store and save while you can. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
