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The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review: Merges style with smartness
The flip and fold technologies in smartphones have seen quite an evolution, and that too in a very short span of time. This section remains incomplete without mentioning Samsung as the company has rightly earned its place as the segment leader. However, what was once dominated by Samsung faces competition from the likes of Motorola in the flip segment and Vivo in the fold segment. But with its every new launch, Samsung seems to raise the benchmark, showcasing its tech prowess. All this being said, the company has launched its latest Galaxy Z Flip 7 along with its Fold sibling and an FE edition. Design The Galaxy Z Flip 7 carries forward Samsung's legacy of stylish foldables, this time refining the formula with subtle yet meaningful upgrades. The most obvious change comes with the thinner Armor FlexHinge, making the folding experience smoother and the device slimmer when closed, just 13.7mm thick, compared to the Flip 6's slightly chunkier build. The design looks more seamless, aided by a sleeker silhouette and an edge-to-edge FlexWindow that finally feels integral rather than an afterthought. Compared to the Moto Razr 60 Ultra, the Galaxy Flip 7 feels more polished with its sturdy build and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on both sides, though the Razr 60 Ultra arguably carries a more premium leather-backed feel in hand. In terms of ergonomics, the Flip 7's 188g weight strikes a perfect balance, light enough for comfortable one-handed use yet solid enough to feel reassuringly durable. The Armor Aluminum frame and redesigned hinge offer better durability while maintaining the Flip series' signature compact charm. The matte finish of the back helps resist fingerprints, and the hinge feels better constructed than on the Flip 6, though Motorola's hinge mechanism on the Razr 60 Ultra still folds flatter when shut. The button placements remain Samsung-standard: volume rocker and fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button on the right, with USB-C at the bottom and speaker grilles flanking it. On the front, the new FlexWindow is the showstopper, spanning 4.1 inches, it blends almost seamlessly with the body, and the slim bezels ensure a modern aesthetic. The IP48 rating is a noteworthy addition this year, improving on Flip 6's IPX8 rating by offering limited dust resistance, something the Razr 60 Ultra still lacks with its IP52. This makes the Flip 7 not just stylish but also slightly more rugged against everyday mishaps. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) Display Samsung's mastery over displays shines again with the Galaxy Flip 7. The main 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel offers vivid colours, deep blacks, and a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate, delivering a buttery smooth experience whether you're scrolling social feeds or binge-watching Netflix. Thanks to the refined hinge, the crease is now barely visible, both visually and to the touch, which is a noticeable improvement over both the Flip 6 and the Razr 60 Ultra, with the latter still showing a faint line at certain angles. The 4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow is now genuinely usable, not just a gimmick. With 2,600 nits peak brightness and Vision Booster, it stays legible even in harsh sunlight, rivalling the external display experience of the Razr 60 Ultra. Both inner and outer screens support a high refresh rate (up to 120 Hz), making everything feel fluid. This generation finally nails the promise of a foldable being both stylish and practical, though Motorola's taller external display still edges out Samsung's FlexWindow for sheer multitasking versatility. OS and AI Out of the box, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 runs One UI 8 on top of Android 16, and it feels smoother and more polished than ever. AI is tightly woven into the experience, thanks to Samsung's Galaxy AI suite that elevates personalisation and usability. FlexWindow now supports Gemini Live, allowing you to handle tasks like searching, setting reminders, or even getting outfit suggestions, straight from the cover screen. Compared to the Flip 6, the integration feels deeper and more natural, giving the Flip 7 a meaningful AI edge over the Razr 60 Ultra, whose AI functions feel more app-based and less system-level. Now Bar and Now Brief bring real-time updates and personalised notifications to the cover screen, much like Motorola's Peek Display but more customisable and informative. The ability to run Gemini Live directly on the FlexWindow without opening the phone is a productivity boost. It feels like Samsung finally understands the flip user's craving for convenience, giving the Flip 7 an AI advantage that the Flip 6 lacked and the Razr 60 Ultra hasn't quite matched. Performance The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is powered by Samsung's own Exynos 2500 chipset, a surprising move given Samsung's preference for Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon processor in recent S series. While the choice raised eyebrows, the Flip 7's performance is undeniably solid. The 12 GB RAM paired with 256 GB storage ensures the phone handles daily tasks with ease, whether it's multitasking, browsing, or running multiple apps. It feels fluid, though if you're expecting a performance leap from the Snapdragon powered Flip 6, you might be disappointed. On Geekbench, the Flip 7 scored 1641 in single-core, 7725 in multi-core, and 18,663 on the GPU benchmark. These are decent figures but shy of setting any flagship records, which suggests that the Flip 7 is more of a steady performer than a power beast. The gaming experience is good too. Titles like Call of Duty Mobile and BGMI ran on high settings with zero lag. However, if used for an extended period, you might see a slight increase in the body heat. The Flip 7 didn't throttle noticeably, something the Flip 6 struggled with under pressure. While hardcore gamers may still lean towards dedicated gaming phones, the Flip 7 holds its own for mainstream use, providing a good balance between power and portability. Camera Armed with a 50 MP wide and 12 MP ultrawide camera, the Galaxy Flip 7 ticks the flagship camera specs box, at least on paper. In daylight, the camera impresses with excellent dynamic range, sharpness, and natural colour reproduction. Contrast and detailing in shots are top-notch, and Samsung's ProVisual Engine does a fine job optimising scenes without over-processing. Compared to the Flip 6, there's a noticeable improvement in clarity and colour balance. The night photography, however, left me wanting. Despite Enhanced Nightography and AI-driven noise reduction, images taken in low light showed unexpected grain and softness, something I didn't expect from a Samsung flagship. Night mode does help a bit, but even then, results were inconsistent. The Flip 6 showed similar issues, so it seems this remains a weak spot for Samsung's flip lineup. The Razr 60 Ultra, while not perfect, handles night shots slightly better in terms of reducing noise, even if it sacrifices some sharpness. Portrait shots, especially in daylight, are where the Flip 7 redeems itself. Edge detection is accurate, backgrounds blur naturally, and the skin tones are beautifully rendered. The selfie camera, 10 MP, also benefits from the AI enhancements. Selfies came out crisp with natural skin tones and good contrast. Using the FlexWindow for selfies remains a standout feature, giving you flexibility and framing control that neither the Flip6 nor the Razr 60 Ultra nails as effectively. Battery The Galaxy Flip 7 houses a 4,300 mAh battery, the largest ever in Samsung's flip series. It comfortably lasts a full day with moderate to heavy use, and I consistently got around with 6 hours of screen time. That's an improvement over the Flip 6's 3,700 mAh cell, which often felt lacking. Compared to the Razr 60 Ultra's 4,000 mAh, Samsung gives a slight edge in endurance, though real-world difference isn't vast. Charging speeds, though, are middling. With a 25 W fast charger, the Flip 7 goes from 0 to 50% in about 30 minutes, not bad, but not groundbreaking either. Wireless charging and PowerShare are useful additions. The Razr 60 Ultra edges ahead slightly with its faster wired charging, hitting 100% quicker in most tests. Still, for a foldable, the Flip 7's endurance is respectable and a definite improvement over its predecessors. Verdict Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 represents a refined step up from the Flip 6 with a sleeker design, smarter AI, a larger and brighter FlexWindow and a better battery life. The hinge feels sturdier, the design more premium and the AI features bring genuine value. Yet, the night camera performance remains a concern, especially on a flagship in this price bracket. Despite this, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 holds its own against the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra. Where Motorola impresses with its design and raw power, Samsung counters with a more refined user experience, superior display tech and AI integration. If you want a compact flip phone that merges style with smartness, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 stands tall, albeit with some room for improvement in the camera department. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 starts at ₹1,09,999.
GSM Arena
5 days ago
- GSM Arena
These are the most important innovations in the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 according to Samsung Comments
These are the most important innovations in the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 according to Samsung Comments
Gizmodo
5 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Amazon Cuts Galaxy Z Flip 7 Price Early, Bundles $200 Gift Card and Double Storage, No Trade-In Needed
If you've ever watched those news stories about people standing in line for days for the latest smartphone drop and wondered what in heck they were thinking, we're right there with you. Scoring a brand-new smartphone doesn't require a sleeping bag, just an amazing pre-order deal like the one Amazon is running right now on the Samsung Galaxy Flip7 — pre-order now and get a free upgrade to the max storage model plus a $200 Amazon gift card. See at Amazon The Galaxy Flip7 officially drops on July 25, but this awesome Amazon deal spares you the aggravation of waiting in line and also ensures this completely redesigned version of the Flip arrives at your door in unlocked format so you can take it to whichever cellular service you use, and it also saves you $320 off the top — the deal that brings you the phone, the free max storage, and the $200 Amazon gift card is just $1,100 if you pre-order by July 24. The Galaxy Flip7 may resemble the previous models of Samsung's popular line of clamshell smartphones, but closer inspection reveals some significant design upgrades. The new Galaxy Flip7 is thinner than the Flip6 — just 6.5mm when unfolded — and its hinge is almost 30% smaller than the one on the Flip6. Like the earlier Galaxy Flip phones, the Flip7 has an outer cover screen you see when the phone is folded and an interior screen when it's open. The Flip7's cover screen has grown to 4.1 inches — over a half-inch larger than that of the Flip6 — and now has the same fast 120Hz refresh rate of the 6.9-inch main interior screen. Samsung's also boosted the battery of the Galaxy Flip7 to 4,300 mAh, 300 more than the Flip6, and did so while shrinking the overall thickness of the Flip7. And like virtually all of Samsung's smartphones, the Galaxy Flip7 is built with truly stellar cameras: a 50-megapixel wide-angle main camera that supports 10-bit HDR videos and has a new zoom slider, and a 10MP selfie camera in the main screen. The Galaxy Flip7 promises to be a spectacular phone and we're expecting rave reviews and huge demand when it officially hits stores on July 25, but aside from avoiding the long lines, there are other advantages to pre-ordering it from Amazon and having it show up at your door. The pre-order deal brings you the Galaxy Flip7 in unlocked format, so you can bring it to any cellular carrier for service and avoid the costly installment plans that usually accompany a new smartphone. You'll also get the Large Storage model of the Galaxy Flip7 at no extra cost. Then there are the financial benefits — a 23% price cut right off the bat from Amazon, dropping the price from $1,420 to $1,100, and the added incentive of a $200 Amazon gift card thrown in for free. So when you see those people standing in line for their Galaxy Flip7, chuckle to yourself in the knowledge that yours will be hitting your mailbox right away, and that you scored a much better deal without ever leaving the house. See at Amazon
CNET
15-07-2025
- CNET
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Specs vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: Comparing the High-End Flip Phones
Samsung's Galaxy Flip 7 was unveiled at the company's July Galaxy Unpacked event, debuting a redesigned cover screen, a slightly thinner body and -- unlike the now-$2,000 Galaxy Z Fold 7 -- will keep the $1,100 price of Samsung's prior Flip phones. Now Playing: Ultra Thin: First Look at the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 02:45 This Z Flip 7 will face Motorola's $1,300 Razr Ultra, which has a similar flip design but takes a different approach. Even though Motorola's phone costs $200 more, the company touts several specs and design enhancements meant to justify the higher price. This includes support for a 165Hz refresh rate on both the cover display and the internal display, whereas the Flip 7 runs at a still very smooth 120Hz. The Razr Ultra includes three 50-megapixel cameras for its wide, ultrawide and selfie cameras, while the Flip 7 goes with a 50-megapixel wide, 12-megapixel ultrawide and a 10-megapixel selfie camera. The Razr Ultra can also be purchased with unique design materials such as wood or Alcantara fabric. The Ultra also starts with 512GB of storage, whereas the Flip starts at 256GB. The Flip 7's 512GB model does still undercut the Ultra on price though at $1,220. The Motorola Razr Ultra comes in a variety of finishes including Alcantara (left) and wood (middle). Numi Prasarn/CNET The Z Flip 7 does have a few other pluses to keep in mind over the Razr Ultra, in addition to the lower price. The Flip 7 has a slightly larger 4.1-inch cover screen than the 4-inch on the Razr, although in exchange the internal display is a touch smaller at 6.9-inches versus 7-inch on the Razr. The Z Flip 7 is a hair lighter than the Razr, although we wouldn't call this a "light" phone like the S25 Edge. Looking at longevity, the Flip 7 has Samsung's seven-year commitment for software updates and security updates, meaning you should be able to use this phone safely all the way through 2032, whereas the Razr Ultra is getting only three years of major software updates and four years of security updates. To further compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Motorola Razr Ultra, check out the specs chart featuring each phone below.
Forbes
11-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Samsung Exec Talks Galaxy Z Fold 7, Design And The Importance Of AI
Samsung has just launched its latest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Flip7. Although the folding phone is a category that Samsung more or less created, these days there are folders from rivals such as Motorola, Google, Huawei, OnePlus, Honor and more. So, how does Samsung stay out in front? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 in Shadow Blue Jay Kim is Samsung's Head of Customer Experience Office, overseeing planning for the company's Galaxy devices, from cellphones to wearables, PCs to tablets and more, and spoke to me prior to the launch. 'We've put so much effort into foldable phones over a long time. We had a prototype back in 2011 and now this is the seventh-generation model. It's not just the hardware, it's also the software and experience of using it that we've been working on. Now, it's getting to a tipping point where it can jump and become a mainstream premium device,' Kim said. As more folding phones join the market, Samsung needs to be different. 'Our position compared to rivals is durability,' he said, 'It's something we don't compromise on. We have a strong position there. You have to work to optimize the content so what you see is a continuation from the external screen to the internal ones. I worked closely with Google for many years to make sure that the operating system really fits.' 'The second part is, I think the AI experience on the phone is something that will probably continue to lead and set the standard for the mobile industry. As you know, we introduced the Galaxy S24 as the first AI phone,' Kim explained. 'Eight or ten years ago there was Google Assistant, Alexa, Katana and Bixby, and though people were wowed by them, expectation was high but the technology was terrible. Basically, it was mostly hype. Now, the technology is actually higher than the expectation,' Kim went on. 'We can focus on agentic AI and an integrated AI platform, because it's getting ready to be more of an ecosystem. Our focus is more on multimodal AI, one that's becoming more personal.' Multimodal AI refers to how you can interact with, say, a mobile phone with touch, voice and vision, rather than touch alone. 'Unless it's personal it becomes less relevant so we're starting to think about more personalization in terms of how to bring more meaning to the the features that you use every day. AI will be the strong differentiator that we have against the competition and I think we're in a good position to make that work.' So, how much do consumers woarry about AI? 'Whether it's AI or whether it's something else, I don't think the consumer cares that much. They just want to get it done. And our work is to make sure that consumers can get it done easily,' Kim says. Finally, there's the matter of making the phone thinner. The new phone is barely more than half the thickness of the original Fold, and around 25% thinner than last year's model. As Kim says, 'Before we got to where we are, there were six years of engineering: the main reduction of thickness, we did it in one year. We re-engineered a lot of things, we used different materials, titanium layers and we completely re-engineered how we did it. So, we're not afraid to change how we design things,' Kim said.
