Samsung’s significant foldable announcement has arrived, showcasing major One UI 8 Galaxy AI features and enhancements.
What to know:
– Samsung’s summer Unpacked event introduced the new Galaxy Z Flip 7, Flip 7 FE, and Fold 7.
– The Flip 7 comes with a much larger, edge-to-edge cover display, a 6.9-inch internal screen, and plenty of Galaxy AI/Gemini Live features.
– The Fold 7 features the series’ first 200MP camera lens, an 8-inch internal display, a 4,400mAh battery, and Samsung’s revamped multitasking software.
– The Flip 7 starts at $1,099, the Flip 7 FE begins at $899, and the Fold 7 has a starting price of $1,999.
At last, Samsung’s summer Unpacked event is upon us, revealing the company’s latest phone launches: the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7.
This morning’s unveiling of Samsung’s latest foldables at Unpacked starts with the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The Flip 7 is introduced with a larger 4.1-inch Super AMOLED display compared to its predecessor, the Flip 6 (and other versions). Samsung emphasizes the display’s edge-to-edge design, eliminating the outdated folder tab-like style, providing users with maximum space for their needs.
Internally, the Flip 7 features a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, described as “smooth and immersive.” Moreover, the device boasts a 120Hz refresh rate on both its internal and external displays. A key design alteration is the Flip 7’s slimmer 13.7mm build. In addition, its “cover and back” are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Contributing to the Flip 7’s thinner profile this time around is Samsung’s new hinge mechanism, the Armor FlexHinge.
Excitement around the Flip 7’s cameras leads Samsung to detail its dual-lens setup, which includes a 50MP Wide lens and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. The company claims these “flagship quality” cameras should deliver clarity in every shot. Furthermore, Samsung encourages users to explore its Nightography setting, which allows for “vivid photos in low light.”
Promoted as a “pocket-sized selfie studio,” the Flip 7 offers editing tools within Portrait Studio in Photo Assist. Additionally, the ProVisual Engine enhances every photo, ensuring clarity and vibrant colors. The front-facing camera launches at 10MP on the device.
The Flip 7 stands proud (in a compact form)
Beneath the surface, prospective Galaxy Z Flip 7 users will find Samsung’s newly launched Exynos 2500 SoC.
This processor has significant tasks ahead, as Samsung highlights a wealth of AI features within its latest clamshell offering. As anticipated, due to One UI 8, the Flip 7 includes the new Now Bar and Now Brief, similar to the Galaxy S25 series. The Now Bar showcases app activity in real-time, along with support for new third-party applications for users. The Now Bar can also present rideshare ETA and more on the Flip 7’s cover screen.
For the Now Brief, users will receive personalized daily updates about traffic, reminders, and other alerts. The Now Brief can also suggest videos and music tailored to your preferences and subscriptions.
Additionally, One UI 8 introduces a feature where the Flip 7’s cover display clock can “adapt and stretch” to match your chosen background, ensuring the numbers align with your image, allowing you to see both the time and your favorite photo seamlessly.
Potential Flip 7 owners will gain access to Gemini Live on their cover display, offering helpful hands-free assistance across various subjects. Samsung has also included camera support for the Flip 7 within Gemini Live, enabling the AI to provide outfit suggestions, yoga poses, and much more.
A 4,300mAh battery will keep you and your Flip 7 powered throughout the day, providing “up to 31 hours of video on a single charge.” Consumers will also have the option for the following RAM/storage configurations: 12/256GB and 12/512GB. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is available for pre-order today (July 9) at $1,099 in Blue Shadow, Jet Black, and Coral Red—Mint is exclusively online. The Flip 7 will be released to the general public on July 25.
The Flip 7 FE
Curious customers can now relax; Samsung has revealed the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Unlike its flagship variant, the Flip 7 FE maintains the folder tab-like cutout design over its external display’s cameras, similar to the Flip
