A leaked render of the Galaxy Z Flip 7. | Image Credit - Android Headlines
What we know so far
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will likely arrive in just a few months: in the summer with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, in line with the tradition, when Samsung unveils its new foldable phones. Now that the Galaxy S25 event is behind us, leakers have set their eyes on Samsung's upcoming release, and therefore, we're starting to get glimpses of what to expect from the Z Flip 7.
Earlier, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 was rumored to come with Samsung's Exynos 2500 chip, a processor that's not yet unveiled but will be the successor of the 2400 chip. Its specs also leaked, indicating it would be a 10-core chip. However, Samsung may have run into some yield trouble and there are hot new rumors that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 may instead sport the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
Another recent rumor indicates we will see a slight increase in the display size of the clamshell foldable. The folding display is said to grow from 6.7 inches to 6.85 inches, while the cover display would reportedly grow from 3.4 inches to 4 inches. This is partially expected to be achieved by shrinking the bezels of the phone, but also, by expanding the cover display. Luckily, a recent rumor is also saying that an improved crease may also be in the cards, which is excellent news (if true).
Meanwhile, rumor has it Samsung may keep the same pricing strategy for this model as last year.
Apart from that, we expect a similar design overall. In terms of cameras, we haven't heard many rumors just yet, which could mean that the phone may be set to rock the same camera system as its predecessor.
So far, no leaks have given us an exact date of the Z Flip 7 release. Judging by previous years, it will happen sometime in the summer of 2025, probably in July or August as that's when Samsung unveils the new foldables.
Device family
Announcement
Market release
Galaxy Z Flip 7
July or August, 2025*
July or August, 2025*
Galaxy Z Flip 6
July 10, 2024
July 24, 2024
Galaxy Z Flip 5
July 26, 2023
August 11, 2023
* - probable dates
Galaxy Z Flip 7 price
Judging by recent rumors, Samsung is said to keep the same pricing of its foldables this year. This would mean that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 may start at $1,099 for 256GB of storage.Luckily, no price increases are expected this time, but there may not be price reductions either, which may disappoint some.
Galaxy Z Flip prices have stayed pretty much consistent in recent years. The Flip 6 started at $1,099, which is a price hike from the $999 the Flip 5 started at, but the starting RAM of the Flip 6 was raised to 12 GB in comparison to the 8 GB of the Flip 5, so it wasn't an unjustified hike.
Galaxy Z Flip model
128GB of storage
256GB of storage
512GB of storage
1TB of storage
Galaxy Z Flip 7
-
$1099*
$1219*
-
Galaxy Z Flip 6
-
$1099
$1219
-
Galaxy Z Flip 5
-
$999
$1199
-
* - anticipated prices
Galaxy Z Flip 7 camera
The Galaxy Z Flip 6. | Image credit — PhoneArena
Foldable phones haven't always been known for top-tier cameras. In fact, camera performance usually isn't the main reason people choose a foldable device. Even so, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 made a notable leap in this area by introducing a new 50 MP camera - a significant step up from the 12 MP sensor of its predecessor. It also adopted a more natural color processing approach, bringing it closer to the quality seen in the Galaxy S24 series.
As for features, we expect to see Galaxy AI generative capabilities just like the Flip 6, for example, Generative Edit and Edit Suggestions. Of course, flagship series are starting to become all about AI, so the AI talk could be a major talk during the Galaxy Z Flip 7 event.
When we tested the Galaxy Z Flip 6 with our new camera benchmarks, we found that it improved in the regular photography department but slightly downgraded in video in comparison to its predecessor:
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
PhoneArena Camera Score
BEST 158
137
PhoneArena Photo Score
BEST 165
141
Main (wide)
BEST 87
79
Zoom
BEST 29
21
Ultra-wide
BEST 26
17
Selfie
BEST 30
25
PhoneArena Video Score
BEST 153
133
Main (wide)
BEST 80
71
Zoom
BEST 27
18
Ultra-wide
BEST 24
19
Selfie
BEST 28
27
However, phones like the Galaxy S24 were able to beat the Flip 6's performance.
We certainly hope Samsung improves on the Flip 7's camera and we're impatiently waiting for leaks about the camera system to shed light on what improvements we should be looking forward to.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 storage
The Galaxy Z Flip 7's storage and RAM variants have appeared in the rumor mill. The clamshell is now rumored to come with 12GB of storage (no 16GB variant or anything magical to expect here), and the standard 256GB and 512GB of non-expandable storage. We're unlikely to get a 1TB option.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 storage capacity (expected):
256 GB
512 GB
We do believe 256 or 512GB of storage is plenty for a Flip phone. This can store a lot of pictures and videos and should be enough for most people, especially with the fact that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 isn't technically positioned to be a productivity beast but more like a gorgeous-looking daily driver with compact form factor.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 design
Earlier, it was believed that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 won't bring huge design upgrades. However, recently revealed renders show that the Z Flip 7may indeed sport a redesigned cover display, which may now be huge compared to predecessors.
Despite that though, the overall design may remain similar to the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
The Flip 6. | Image credit — PhoneArena
We should probably see premium flat sides of the Flip 7 and some beautiful and trendy color options to choose from. Maybe we will see fresh hues of blue, green, probably silver, or white color options, but the colors have not leaked yet so keep an open mind for surprises from Samsung in this department.
We will most likely have the same premium build and reliable hinge mechanism. One thing to look forward to here is whether Samsung will manage to get rid of the display crease completely: it got close to getting rid of it with the Z Flip 6, and the crease was almost gone, so I have high hopes about the 7. We've also heard that the device may slim down a little bit to better match the expected modern feel.
Nevertheless, despite probably getting slimmer, it should still feel sturdy and durable just like its predecessor.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 display
Galaxy Z Flip
Screen size
Brightness
Galaxy Z Flip 7
rumored 6.85 inches
2,600 expected
Galaxy Z Flip 6
6.7 inches
2,600
The display department is where we've already had some rumors creep up from the internet's dark corners. We expect a slight increase in the display size for the Z Flip 7 in comparison to its predecessor.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is rumored to come with a bigger 6.85-inch display, which could mainly be due to Samsung shrinking the bezels surrounding it. Although this isn't a huge increase from the 6.7-inch one the Z Flip 6 rocks, it's still a notable improvement and should give you more space for your favorite phone activities.
Meanwhile, the cover display of the Flip 7 is also expected to become a bit bigger: 4 inches in comparison to the 3.4 inches one on the Flip 6. This would be very useful for interactions with the phone when it's folded, and having more space there means you can probably do more on the cover display.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 comes with improvement in its battery size which grew from 3,700 mAh on the 5 to 4,000 mAh. And now a new leak brings definitely welcome information: the Galaxy Z Flip 7may actually come with a battery size upgrade. The info comes from a credible source which claims Samsung may bump the Z Flip 7's battery size to 4,300mAh.
In the charging department, things have remained the same in recent years with 25W charging. We hope Samsung improves on that with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, but we have no rumors indicating this at this moment.
The predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 6, scored reliably in our extensive battery tests and managed to pull 16 hours and 10 minutes in web browsing, 9 hours and 8 minutes in video streaming, and 10 hours and 20 minutes on gaming, putting it on par with the vanilla Galaxy S24 more or less, but worse than phones like the Razr+.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 features and software
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will probably ship with One UI 7.1. | Screenshot credit — PhoneArena
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 could come with One UI 7.1 out of the box on top of Android 15. Most likely we will get Galaxy AI features just like other premium Samsung phones.
One UI 7 is about to become official now with the Galaxy S25 series, to come soon to older supported phones. The new Android 15-based skin brings a lot of exciting visual changes. The icons will become more colorful and lively, with favorites like Gallery, Phone, and Camera getting a refresh. Widgets will also be more vibrant, offering additional information while keeping their original layout. Folders on the home screen can now expand to show up to eight app shortcuts, making it easier to access your most-used apps.
Quick toggles and notifications are getting a makeover too. The two panels will be separated, and you'll be able to customize the quick toggle panel more easily, adjusting which toggles appear and rearranging sections. A new Now bar on the lock screen and always-on display will show live notifications for things like music and health updates.
We’ll likely see One UI 7 on the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7, bringing new clock styles, animations, and widgets to the lock screen. The camera interface also gets a complete redesign, offering a cleaner and more intuitive layout. The app switcher will look more like iOS, with apps stacked on top of each other for easier multitasking.
With smoother animations and more customization, One UI 7 will most likely make the Galaxy Z Flip 7 feel fresh and efficient, from the home screen to the camera.
We also expect to see foldable-specific features here like Flex mode, which allows you to use the top and bottom part of the folding screen for different actions. For example, positioning a YouTube video in the top part while having comments in the bottom, or the camera viewfinder in the top with controls in the bottom when the phone is half-folded.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 hardware and specs
Galaxy Z Flip 7's specs (expected and rumored):
CPU: Exynos 2500 (rumored) or Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM: 12 GB (rumored)
Battery: 4,000 mAh (expected)
Charging: 25 wired (expected), wireless support expected as well
Overall, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is shaping up to be a premium clamshell phone when it comes to specs. Of course, its main point of attractiveness is the folding abilities and the inherent portability that comes with those, but it should nevertheless offer premium power. For a while now, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 was rumored to come with Samsung's Exynos 2500 chip.
We expect stellar performance from the Exynos 2500 chip, and it should deliver enough power for simple tasks like browsing to complex Galaxy AI generations.
Now, a curious new development in the leaks, however, points that the Flip may not come with the Exynos chip in the end. In fact, Samsung may have had trouble with yields for its in-house chip and may bet on the Snapdragon 8 Elite for the Galaxy Z Flip 7, just like for the Z Fold 7.
Should I wait for the Galaxy Z Flip 7?
You should wait for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 if you're a fan of clamshell foldable phones and you want to see what improvements it would get over its predecessor. Little is known about the Galaxy Z Flip 7 right now which gives space for pleasant surprises from Samsung.
You should not wait for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 if you recently got the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Recently, there haven't been huge improvements from generation to generation, so you may not get a lot if you jump from the Flip 6 to the Flip 7. Of course, we don't know much about the Flip 7 yet, and it might surprise us, but it will not likely be that hugely different from the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
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