This is our initial hands-on review of the Galaxy Z Flip7, and after a short time using it, one thing is immediately clear: Samsung’s flip phone is no longer just about cute clamshell nostalgia – it’s a refined, powerful, AI-driven device that genuinely feels like the smartest phone you can fold into your pocket.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Ultra Compact, Ultra Capable
The first thing you notice is how incredibly slim and light it feels. At just 188 grams and 13.7mm thick folded, it easily slips into jeans or a clutch bag with room to spare. Unfolded, it’s only 6.5mm thick, giving it a sleek, elegant feel in hand.
The 4.1-inch FlexWindow is now a true edge-to-edge display, bright (up to 2,600 nits), smooth with its 120Hz refresh rate, and genuinely usable. Typing quick replies, checking notifications, or using apps without even unfolding feels like magic compared to previous Flips with tiny cover displays.
The Main Screen Remains Stunning
Flip it open and the 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display shines, offering an ultra-smooth 120Hz refresh and vibrant colours. Whether watching Netflix, editing photos, or doom-scrolling social feeds, everything looks fluid and immersive. Vision Booster ensures outdoor visibility even under harsh midday sun.
Built Tough for Everyday Life
Despite its slimmer build, Samsung hasn’t compromised durability. The Armor FlexHinge is thinner yet stronger, folding smoothly with confidence. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects the cover and back, and the Armor Aluminum frame gives it a reassuring toughness. Toss it into your bag or pocket without worry.
Battery & Performance – Compact But Mighty
Surprisingly, the 4,300mAh battery is the largest ever in a Flip, easily handling a day of heavy use with room to spare – Samsung claims up to 31 hours of video playback. Performance is snappy thanks to the latest 3nm processor, and for the first time, Samsung DeX arrives on the Flip, letting it double as a mini desktop workstation when connected to a display.
AI Makes the Flip Feel Smarter Than Ever
The Flip7’s AI features are where it shines. The new Gemini Live works directly on the FlexWindow, letting you ask questions, pull up flights, set reminders, or check restaurant reviews without even opening the phone. You can even show Gemini your outfits using the camera and get real-time suggestions – it’s like having a tiny personal stylist in your pocket.
The Now Bar displays real-time app activity, podcasts, rideshare ETAs, or football scores right on the cover screen. Now Brief offers tailored daily updates – traffic, calendar, fitness – and the clock cleverly adapts around your wallpaper images, making the FlexWindow both practical and aesthetic.
Best Selfie Experience on a Flip Yet
Selfies are a delight here. The 50MP wide + 12MP ultra-wide cameras deliver flagship-level shots, and thanks to Enhanced Nightography, photos remain sharp and vibrant even in low light. The new Zoom Slider lets you quickly zoom in or out on FlexCam selfies, and Dual Preview shows the composition on both screens, so everyone sees how they look before you click.
Portrait Studio turns pet portraits or outfit shots into stylised creations with cartoon, fisheye, or professional finishes, ideal for playful social posts.
Verdict: Big Brains, Small Package
The Galaxy Z Flip7 isn’t just a stylish foldable anymore. It’s a truly smart, practical device with powerful AI integration, a durable and slim design, and camera performance that rivals flagship slab phones – all in a pocket-sized form factor.
If you’ve ever wanted a phone that feels genuinely futuristic without the bulk of a Fold, the Flip7 is the one. It’s cute, clever, and seriously capable.
This is just our initial hands-on review – stay tuned for our full in-depth review soon, where we’ll test its performance, battery life, AI features, and camera capabilities in real-world daily use.
