While the Galaxy Z Fold 7 may be grabbing the spotlight with its ultra-thin design, Samsung hasn’t forgotten fans who prefer a smaller, more pocketable foldable. This summer, the company is also rolling out the Galaxy Z Flip 7—a sleeker, more expansive flip phone—and introducing a first-of-its-kind Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE model that lowers the price of entry into Samsung’s clamshell lineup.
We’ve always appreciated the Z Flip series for its portability and charm, but the Z Flip 7 takes it up a notch. Its outer FlexWindow display has grown dramatically, now covering the entire top panel for a seamless 4.1-inch screen, a huge step up from last year’s 3.4-inch cover screen. That extra space makes a real difference in day-to-day use. You can capture selfies with ease, swipe through notifications, control music, and check maps without even opening the phone.
Open it up, and the improvements continue. The internal display now stretches to 6.9 inches, up from 6.7, making it taller than the Galaxy S25+. Yet despite all this extra screen space, the Z Flip 7 remains impressively lightweight and comfortable to hold, slipping easily into even the smallest pockets. It’s also a beauty. The vibrant Coral Red model stole our hearts instantly, while the Samsung-exclusive Mint color drew just as many admiring glances. For those who prefer something more understated, Blue Shadow and Jet Black are available too.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a 2025 Samsung phone without a dose of AI. The Z Flip 7 leans heavily into this, offering quick access to Google Gemini and Samsung’s own AI features. Whether you’re hunting for outfit inspiration or trying to generate a quirky party invite, these tools are right at your fingertips—even without opening the phone. You can use Gemini Live for full conversations or point the front cameras at an object to instantly learn more about it. Samsung’s Now Briefs feature also delivers personalized news, calendar updates, and weather summaries directly to the small display. While these AI tools can still be hit-or-miss, we were impressed when Gemini quickly helped us find the next New York Liberty game and track down the best ticket deals, all without ever unfolding the device.
For those wanting these perks in a more accessible package, Samsung has created the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Priced at $900, it brings nearly the same core experience as the standard Flip 7 but uses the older, smaller FlexWindow screen and comes only in black and white. It’s a smart move from Samsung to offer more choice, though the FE’s price still doesn’t quite qualify as budget-friendly—especially when the latest Motorola Razr starts at a more approachable $700 and offers a nearly edge-to-edge cover screen.
Still, the Z Flip 7 lineup represents a major step forward for compact foldables, offering more screen, more style, and more flexibility than ever.