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Phone Arena
14 hours ago
- Phone Arena
Here's what the exclusive 'Mint' Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 looks like
Galaxy Z Fold 7 in the online exclusive Mint color option. | Image credit — Ice Universe What do you think of the new colors for the Fold? Love them Unimpressed Dislike them Love them 0% Unimpressed 0% Dislike them 0% Fold 7 Fold 7 Receive the latest Samsung news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Samsung put in a lot of effort with the Fold 7 , and it shows. | Video credit — Samsung Of course, the price tag isn't for everyone, which is why the company has also started a new budget foldable line. This year, there's a new addition to the Galaxy foldable family: the Mint and Blue Shadow may not be for everyone, though. If you care more about a bigger battery or a slightly more acceptable price tag, then you can't go wrong with the Oppo Find N5 or the Honor Magic V5. The V5 is currently the slimmest foldable in the world, and will hopefully soon be available globally. Of course, the price tag isn't for everyone, which is why the company has also started a new budget foldable line. This year, there's a new addition to the Galaxy foldable family: the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. If you've been on the fence about getting a foldable phone , then the FE might be the smart choice, just to dip your toes into the and Blue Shadow may not be for everyone, though. If you care more about a bigger battery or a slightly more acceptable price tag, then you can't go wrong with the Oppo Find N5 or the Honor Magic V5. The V5 is currently the slimmest foldable in the world, and will hopefully soon be available globally. With Mint and Blue Shadow, the Fold has some really pretty color options available this year, though the standard Black and Silver options are excellent too. You can also slap on the new Carbon Shield case for a very different, but still appealing, look as become available around July 25, and the Mint will only be available if you order directly from Samsung's website. Blue Shadow, which is the standout color option this year in my opinion, can be bought in stores as has genuinely made a generational leap with the Fold this year, and has truly caught up to Chinese foldables in my eyes. Theis super slim, very powerful, has an excellent camera, and is a stunner to boot with a screen that features a very minimal crease. If you go for the 1 TB variant, you also get boosted up to 16 GB of RAM, which is always welcome.
Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Foldables, flippables, but no tri-fold smartphone
Samsung went all out during its summer Galaxy Unpacked event in New York City. The theme was 'Foldables', with several hotly anticipated devices (the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE), a brand-new UI explicitly designed for foldable devices, an all-new Galaxy Watch 8 series (with a minor upgrade to the Galaxy Watch Ultra) lineup, and some new artificial intelligence (AI) updates. Unfortunately, Project Moohan and the heavily rumoured tri-fold smartphone (Galaxy G Fold as it might be called) were absent. There is an exciting update about the latter, though. Here's the lowdown on the Samsung Unpacked event that took place on a relatively hot day in New York City. I'll always take a mobile UI designed explicitly for folding smartphones. To that extent, Samsung is calling their latest One UI 8 update a 'next-generation interface designed specifically for foldables, optimized for AI and built on the principles of multimodal understanding and deep personalization'. There's a new AI-enhanced interface that allows you to move and resize pop-up windows wherever suits you best. Dragging and dropping is now child's play. For the 'flippers' out there, you can now get more done on the cover screen (a new intuitive interface to help you stay on top of your day) with an expanded display. Thinner and lighter, and playing catch-up to all the folding smartphones from Chinese manufacturers. That's the best way to sum up the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which now ships without an S Pen. The Z Fold 7 comes in at 4.2mm thick (when unfolded) and 8.9mm thick (when folded). The outer screen is larger, with a 6.5-inch display. On the inside, there is an 8-inch display. These are much larger than the ones on the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Additionally, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 boasts the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. The primary camera also receives a significant upgrade, now featuring a 200MP wide-angle sensor. There's also a 12MP ultrawide lens and a 10MP telephoto camera. It's also got a 4,400mAh battery and supports 25W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will retail for a starting price of ₹ 1,74,999 and comes in three colours—Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow and Jet Black. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 gets a larger 4.1-inch cover screen. The display extends beyond the two cameras, which is something Motorola has been doing for a while now. The inner display also receives an upgrade from 6.7 inches on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 to 6.9 inches on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has also slimmed down. It now measures just 6.5mm thick when unfolded. The Samsung Exynos 2500 processor powers the smartphone, paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. Surprisingly, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 features a larger 4,300mAh battery. There's a 50MP wide-angle lens, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 10MP front-facing camera, all of which are the same as on their predecessor. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a starting price of ₹ 1,09,999 and is available in Blue Shadow, Jet Black, and Coral Red colourways. If the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a little bit out of your budget, then fret not, as Samsung has your back. The 'Fan Edition', a slightly pared-down variant, has been released. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE features a design similar to that of the Galaxy Z Flip 6. It features a 3.4-inch cover display that borders the camera, but does not extend beyond it. On the inside is a 6.7-inch inner display. There's 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage along with a 4,000mAh battery. The rear cameras are a 50MP wide-angle camera and a 12MP ultrawide lens, respectively. Even for the Watch 8 series, thin is in. These new smartwatches are smart, stylish, and undergo a complete makeover. The circle-square-case design of the Galaxy Watch Ultra has now been adopted by the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. The Galaxy Watch 8 is 11 percent thinner than the Galaxy Watch 7. The Galaxy Watch 8 is available in two sizes: 40mm and 44mm, and features a slightly larger battery. The smartwatches now sit flatter on your wrist for a more comfortable experience. Consumers and fans of Samsung were worried that there wouldn't be another Classic model of the smartwatch, but it's back! The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, along with the rotating bezel, is back with a bang. The clicks are oh so satisfying. The smartwatches now feature a new lug system used for swapping straps. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic comes with a Quick Button for programming shortcuts. The hardware updates, though, are very minor. The significant updates to these smartwatches, for what it's worth, are software-based. There's now a Running Coach, a new Bedtime Guidance feature, Vascular Load (for measuring stress levels), Google Gemini and Antioxidant Index. The latter features LED sensors upon which you stick your thumb. The algorithm then tells you whether you're eating enough fruits and veggies! The Galaxy Watch Ultra receives a second-generation successor, but the updates are minor. It has most of the same features as its predecessor, with only one significant change. The storage is now 64GB instead of 32GB. Besides that, you get a 47mm display with a titanium casing and a 590mAh battery (good for up to 100 hours of use in power-saving mode). Oh, and there is a new Titanium Blue colour option this year. We've all come to love Circle to Search ever since it debuted last year. Now, it's getting even more powerful with AI Mode. It's Google's most advanced AI search experience yet. You can circle something, get an AI-powered response and then ask follow-up questions, no matter how tough. On the Galaxy Z Fold 7, you can simply long-press the power button and your screen will be shared with Gemini. Then you can utilise Gemini's help for anything and everything you need. On the Galaxy Z Flip 7, camera sharing with Gemini Live is now available. It's coming to the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FlexWindow. 'Starting with the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, Gemini will also connect directly with your favourite Samsung apps like Samsung Calendar, Reminder and Notes,' Samsung announced at the Galaxy Unpacked event. This is in addition to Gemini Live support for Google apps. Since the brand-new Galaxy Watch 8 comes with Wear OS 6, it is the first smartwatch to feature Gemini. Project Moohan is more than just a secret. Samsung has been teasing and slowly releasing information about its very own Android XR headset, Project Moohan, and we were all anticipating some concrete news about it at Galaxy Unpacked. Alas, we haven't learnt any bit more than we did when the teaser was released at the last Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event in January. There was also little information available about the heavily rumoured tri-fold smartphone. The Galaxy Fold was an afterthought; it seemed that way. It was only during press interviews that we learned from TM Roh, Samsung's acting head of the device experience division, that the company "(is expected to) launch the tri-fold phone within this year'. Roh further iterated that Samsung hasn't settled on a name yet for its first-ever tri-fold smartphone. Note: All devices will be available on and all leading retail outlets across the country.
CNET
3 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Why Buy Flagship Phones if 'Budget' Phones Are Just as Good Now?
The concept of a budget-friendly phone lost its meaning this week when Samsung announced its new Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE costs an eye-watering $900. It's similar in looks and ability to its premium-model sister phone, and it even has the same cameras. Earlier this year, Apple released its more budget-friendly iPhone 16E, which also got jeers for an higher-than-expected price of $600. It carries the same processor as the main iPhone 16, but lacks one rear camera. The cost of phones is expected to continue to rise, leaving the more affordable models stuck filling an awkward gap for anyone who's looking to buy a new phone. These budget models cost more than before but they can also do more than ever, with similar processors to their flagship counterparts. So for this week's episode of One More Thing, which you can watch embedded above, I'm talking about how budget tech is becoming the new normal -- and why it's time to take this category seriously as the only tech worth your money now for upgrades. Phone costs will continue to rise, and it might not even be related to the latest tariff threats. Apple is reportedly planning to raise iPhone prices regardless of tariffs, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal. Tech tariff anxiety is still high, with a CNET survey finding that 64% of consumers are rushing to buy tech to avoid price spikes and shortages. That means tech companies are more incentivized to make lower entry prices for a product, and that means cutting some features to cut costs. And this trend goes beyond phones. Apple is rumored to be making a cheaper MacBook by giving it an iPhone chip. And why not? With how good these processors are, you might not even notice the difference for basic tasks. If you're looking for more One More Thing, subscribe to our YouTube page to catch Bridget Carey breaking down the latest Apple news and issues every Friday.
Android Authority
3 days ago
- Android Authority
Samsung's budget Galaxy Z Flip is here, but it's not what I was hoping for
Samsung's recent generations have taught me one thing: I love its Fan Edition lineup. From traditional smartphones to tablets to wearables, it's won me over time and again, offering just the right mix of specs and price to make sense for those who want a flagship experience without the cost. And, when I heard that it might be expanding to include a foldable phone for the first time, you better believe I was excited. After all, I have a soft spot for anything and everything that flips, and would love to be able to recommend something that doesn't cost $1,000. However, I'm slightly disappointed now that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is here. It might turn out to be an impressive option from Samsung, but I'm not sure that it's a proper Fan Edition launch, and here's why. If I wanted a Galaxy Z Flip 6, I would have bought one When I first saw the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, my mind went to an unexpected place. Honestly, the only thing I could think about was the old clip that went, 'On all levels except physical, I am a wolf.' Now, swap the idea of being a wolf for being a Galaxy Z Flip 6 — that's the same thing, right? Alright, jokes aside, that seems like the method Samsung used to create its latest Fan Edition launch. Everything about the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is just last year's flip-style flagship, just recolored (in boring black or washed-out white) and paired with a downgraded chipset. It has the same 3.4-inch folder-shaped Flex Window, the same 4,000mAh battery, and the same dual camera setup that we've used and trusted for years now. And, in one sense, I suppose it's a perfect example of Samsung deciding not to fix what isn't broken. Samsung knows how to make a great flip phone, but how do I recommend a new one when the previous generation is still so readily available? However, I don't think it's making the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE stand out, either. I've touched on it once, but Motorola's Razr success comes from giving each model a distinct price point. The base Razr (2025) is meaningfully cheaper, with specific cameras, a slightly pared-down cover screen (at least in terms of materials), and a distinct battery and charging setup — it has differences that justify its lower price. Then, if you want to upgrade, there's the Razr Plus and Ultra, both of which add to the experience without making you feel like you're upgrading from a previous-generation launch. In Samsung's case, the problem with making the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE share so much of the Flip 6's DNA is, well, you can still find a Galaxy Z Flip 6 without looking too hard. You can get its extra 4GB of RAM, its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy processor, and its much better color options, all while probably saving some money. Sure, you might miss out on one more year of software updates (the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE ships with Android 16 rather than Android 15), but you're still covered well into the 2030s. Maybe we've just forgotten what Fan Editions are all about Ryan Haines / Android Authority Like I said at the start, I could be wrong about Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. It could turn out to be a great little flip phone, thanks in part to its similarity to the previous-generation flagship. If that's the case, then awesome — go out and buy one. However, my real problem with that idea is that Samsung's standard approach for Fan Edition launches isn't just copying and pasting what worked before. Instead, it usually finds ways to shuffle in new features to make a nearly flagship-grade phone, yet makes it feel meaningfully different. Take the Galaxy S24 FE, for example — a phone that offered enough of an identity at a sub-flagship price point that I was willing to recommend it over the base Galaxy S24. Where the Galaxy S24 was small at just 6.2 inches, the Galaxy S24 FE was large, offering a 6.7-inch 120Hz display that matched its half-sibling on all levels except for peak brightness. Samsung's more affordable option packed a bigger battery, too, jumping to 4,700mAh over the Galaxy S24's 4,000mAh. Sure, the flagship model had a better processor and more flexible cameras, but that's precisely what you'd expect from a $150 (or more) upgrade. Samsung's Fan Edition lineup is built on value, and I'm just not sure I can find it on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Samsung's Fan Edition tablets follow the same formula, and I think it works just as well. I touted the Galaxy Tab S10 FE as all the tablet Android fans need, and I continue to stand by it every time I slot it into my backpack for a trip. Instead of going large, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE goes small, choosing a 10.9-inch, 90Hz LCD over a 12.4-inch, 120Hz AMOLED and axing the second rear camera sensor — something I never used in the first place. There's also a smaller battery to match the smaller frame and a lower-tier Exynos 1580 chipset under the hood. Pair it up with a $350 price delta, and it's easy to see where this Fan Edition tablet has room to stand on its own. The other thing that all of those other Fan Edition launches have going for them is the benefit of time. They've never had to compete directly with their flagship counterparts, instead launching a few months later as more of a mid-year upgrade. So, when the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE launches on the same day as the Galaxy Z Flip 7 with just a $200 price difference, it's easy to see why the flagship option is getting all the headlines. It has a better chipset, a more exciting Flex Window, extra RAM, and a bigger battery, and the price difference won't feel very big when you can keep it in your pocket for as many as seven years. As much as I'd like to steer true Galaxy fans towards another Fan Edition launch, and as much as I want Samsung to keep hunting for value in the sub-flagship segment, I'm just not sure that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is the phone to get me (or anyone else) there.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Express Tribune
Galaxy Z series unveiled at Samsung Unpacked 2025, find out full specs and all details
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip & Fold 7 phones are displayed during an event in New York In a bid to further cement its dominance in the foldable smartphone market, Samsung launched three new devices at its highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event: the flagship Galaxy Z Fold7, the sleeker Z Flip7, and a new budget-friendly option, the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (Fan Edition). The launch represents a strategic shift as Samsung not only refines its premium offerings but also attempts to democratize foldable technology by introducing its first-ever lower-cost foldable device. Galaxy Z Fold7: Thinner, Lighter, Smarter Samsung's top-of-the-line foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold7, now boasts a more streamlined form factor, weighing just 215 grams and measuring only 8.9mm when folded. It features a large 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover screen and an 8-inch internal folding display—both with up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness. The Fold7 is powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy processor, with a 41% faster Neural Processing Unit (NPU), and up to 16GB of RAM. Storage options go as high as 1TB, catering to heavy users. In terms of optics, the Z Fold7 is Samsung's first foldable to offer a 200MP wide camera sensor, complemented by ProVisual AI tools for improved low-light photography and adaptive framing. The device also features an under-display camera and enhanced multitasking tools, making it a productivity-first powerhouse. Key software features include Galaxy AI integration, such as Live Translate, Note Assist, Transcript Assist, and a new "Now Brief" function that provides personalized daily summaries based on user data. All AI processing is handled on-device or in Samsung's cloud servers via Knox Vault, prioritizing data privacy. Galaxy Z Flip7: AI at Your Fingertips The Galaxy Z Flip 7 refines the clamshell experience with meaningful upgrades. A larger 4.1-inch FlexWindow—Samsung's biggest ever—covers nearly the entire front surface, letting users access apps, widgets, and Google's Gemini AI without unfolding the phone. Inside, it carries a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and runs on the Exynos 2500 chipset, offering smooth performance for day-to-day tasks. The battery has also been upgraded to 4,300mAh, giving it the longest battery life of any Flip device so far. The Z Flip7 integrates AI deeply into the user experience, allowing for voice-commanded replies, smart summaries, and on-screen assistants. The camera includes a 50MP main sensor, optimized for FlexCam angles and hands-free shooting. Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Foldable Tech, Friendlier Price Perhaps the most significant strategic move was the introduction of the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE—Samsung's first Fan Edition foldable. Positioned as an entry point for consumers curious about foldables but deterred by high price tags, the Flip7 FE starts at approximately $899 globally. The FE model features a 6.7-inch main display, a more compact 3.4-inch external screen, and a 50MP camera. While it lacks some premium features like ultra-thin bezels and a fully functional FlexWindow, it retains core AI functionality, including Photo Assist, Zoom Control, and Basic Gemini AI Widgets. It is powered by the Exynos 2400, with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage. A 4,000mAh battery ensures all-day use. The device is designed to appeal to first-time foldable buyers, particularly in emerging markets and among Gen Z consumers. A Broader Foldable Ecosystem With this new three-device lineup, Samsung has built a scalable ecosystem around foldables: The Z Fold7 is the productivity flagship, The Z Flip7 is the AI-powered lifestyle phone. And the Z Flip7 FE is the mass-market gateway into foldable innovation. Samsung continues to dominate the foldable sector, which it pioneered in 2019, despite rising competition from Motorola, Honor, Xiaomi, and Google. By offering devices across premium and midrange segments, Samsung appears determined to retain its edge in what is rapidly becoming a more crowded market. All three models will be available globally starting July 25, with pre-orders already open on Samsung's official website. Exclusive color variants and pre-order bundles are also being offered in select regions. Local Availability In Pakistan, Samsung's foldables are typically launched in phases, with the standard Flip and Fold models expected to arrive through authorized retailers and Samsung's official distribution network. Pricing will vary depending on duties, taxes, and RAM/storage configurations. Pre-orders through Samsung Pakistan are anticipated to begin in late July.
