I have been anticipating for years that Samsung would take foldables seriously, and with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, that time has finally arrived. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a more comprehensive device compared to its predecessor in almost every respect, featuring larger screens, improved battery life, and a sleeker design. However, for those who have previously used a Flip, the size was never the primary factor restricting the cover screen’s effectiveness — it was the software limitations.
I reverted to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 roughly two weeks prior to the arrival of my Galaxy Z Flip 7 review unit, and I’ve been regularly using the new model for a few days now. As it turns out, the enhanced 4.1-inch cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 hasn’t proven to be the revolutionary change I anticipated. Not only did Samsung neglect to enhance the Flex Window’s functionality, it actually eliminated features present in the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Utilizing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 cover screen feels like a challenge to see how much I can accomplish before encountering the inevitable Open phone to continue notification. Ultimately, it seems you’ll always hit that wall. In some instances, you may hit it faster on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 than on the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Rivals like the Motorola Razr provide a fully functional cover screen, accentuating the shortcomings of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 even further.