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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7

Galaxy Z Flip7 is Samsung’s 2025 clamshell foldable. Opened, it has a 6.9-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen; closed, an edge-to-edge 4.1-inch FlexWindow cover screen. It comes with the Exynos 2500 chip, 12 GB of RAM, a 50 MP main camera, a 4300 mAh battery, IP48 protection and Android 16, at 13.7 mm thick folded and 188 g. In independent testing the display was very bright and battery life good; marked throttling under load, a visible crease and slow charging were criticised.

SM-F766 series; 12 GB RAM, 256 or 512 GB; Blue Shadow, Jet Black, Coral Red and Mint. Galaxy Z Flip7 FE and Z Fold7 are separate models.

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Main display6.9-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2520 × 1080 (21:9); 1–120 Hz adaptive; 2600 nits peak brightness

The foldable inner screen; the 1–120 Hz range lowers the refresh rate on static content to save power and raises it for smooth scrolling. 2600 nits is a peak value, not sustained full-screen brightness.

Cover display (FlexWindow)4.1-inch Super AMOLED; 1048 × 948; 60/120 Hz; 2600 nits peak brightness

In this generation Samsung extended the outer screen edge to edge, widening what you can do without opening the phone: notifications, camera preview and apps.

ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2500

The Flip7 uses Samsung’s own Exynos 2500 rather than the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy found in the Fold7.

Memory and storage12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB

Samsung notes memory options may vary by market; available space is lower because of preloaded software.

CamerasRear: 50 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel AF) and 12 MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2, 123°); front: 10 MP (ƒ/2.2)

There is no telephoto camera; zoom crops from the main sensor.

Battery and charging4300 mAh (typical), 4174 mAh (rated); about 50% in 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

Wireless PowerShare lets the back of the phone charge accessories such as earbuds or a watch. Samsung notes charging speed depends on battery level and the adapter used.

Body and durabilityArmor FlexHinge; Armor Aluminum frame; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on cover and back; IP48

The 4 in IP48 means protection against solid objects larger than 1 mm, not dust-tightness; the 8 means resistance to immersion in fresh water. Samsung describes the new hinge as thinner and restructured compared with the previous generation.

Size and weightFolded 75.2 × 85.5 × 13.7 mm; unfolded 75.2 × 166.7 × 6.5 mm; 188 g
Connectivity and SIM5G, LTE; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4; one nano SIM and Multi eSIM
Security and sensorsCapacitive side fingerprint sensor; Knox Vault; accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, proximity and light sensors
SoftwareAndroid 16, One UI 8

Notebookcheck notes that Samsung offers seven years of updates for this model.

From the manufacturer

Samsung presents the Flip7 as a pocket-sized AI phone with an edge-to-edge FlexWindow, the thinnest and lightest Flip design yet and Galaxy AI features. Samsung Newsroom

Strengths and limitations

  • On Notebookcheck’s 12/256 GB sample the main display averaged 1354 cd/m², reached 2636 cd/m² on a small white area and 2431 cd/m² in HDR video, and covered 99.7% of sRGB. 240 Hz PWM flicker was detected; the review says sensitive users may notice it at lower brightness. In the Wi-Fi browsing test the battery lasted almost 19 hours. The Exynos 2500 is about 10% slower in Geekbench 6 than the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy in the Fold7, and pronounced throttling under load is the main criticism. The crease is more visible than on rivals and 25 W charging is slow. The cover screen measured about 1460 cd/m².

    Notebookcheck review, 4 September 2025; 12/256 GB sample supplied by Samsung Germany, Android 16 / One UI 8.0.

    Notebookcheck: Compact Flip phone loses ground – Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 review

Owner experiences and issues

  • On Best Buy’s Flip7 256 GB page, four of the five visible reviews are positive: owners praise how easily it fits in a pocket, split-screen multitasking, the display and customisation; one coming from a Z Flip4 says the crease is almost invisible. A one-month owner gives 1 star, reporting that the phone gets very hot with any use including calls, is slippery and is hard to hold during long calls; Samsung replied that the warmth is within the normal operating range and safeguards protect the device. The heat is one owner’s report; its prevalence is unknown.

    Best Buy US, Verizon Galaxy Z Flip7 256 GB Jet Black page; 5 visible reviews, four tagged with the incentive programme, two verified purchases; one review is for the Blue Shadow colour.

    Best Buy: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 256GB customer reviews

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Sources

  1. Samsung Newsroom: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: A Pocket-Sized AI Powerhouse With a New Edge-To-Edge FlexWindow
  2. Notebookcheck: Compact Flip phone loses ground – Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 review
  3. Best Buy: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 256GB customer reviews