Last year's Galaxy Z Flip 6 was a fairly iterative upgrade when compared to its predecessor, bringing a new chipset, a refined design, and an updated camera system. But now, it's already time to start looking at the Galaxy Z Flip 7, especially for those who may want the latest chipset and AI features on their next phone. So, what can we expect from the next Samsung flip phone?
We don't expect the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to launch until sometime this summer, but it's not too early for rumors and leaks. Because of this, we can speculate and discuss what we could see in Samsung's next flip phone and put out into the universe what we'd like to see in the phone based on current trends and what we think we know.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Price and availability
If Samsung sticks to the same launch schedule as last year, we can expect the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to launch sometime this summer, likely in June or July. Many Android OEMs have been shifting their launch schedules, so it's possible we could get the phone much sooner, but we're still likely months away from an official announcement.
As for pricing, last year's models were introduced at a $100 premium over their predecessors. It's unlikely Samsung will increase the price anymore, but we don't yet know if the price will remain the same or if Samsung will bring it down back to 2023 levels.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Design and displays
While there have been some rumors about the Galaxy Z Flip 7, we haven't heard much about the design, nor have there been any leaked renders of the phone. That said, looking at the Galaxy S25 series, it's likely Samsung isn't going to rock the boat in terms of design, although it could make the phone thinner.
It has been rumored that Samsung will increase the size of the displays, meaning the phone will likely get bigger, too. According to Ross Young, co-founder of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) and VP of Research at Counterpoint Research, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 may feature a 6.85-inch primary display, an increase from the 6.7-inch panel on the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Samsung may have also improved the crease by making it less visible.
Samsung may also apply a blue phosphorescent material to its OLED panel to make it more efficient and consume less power.
Furthermore, the cover screen may also increase in size from 3.4 inches to 4 inches, matching the cover displays of other flip phones like the Motorola Razr Plus 2024. It's unclear if Samsung will stick with the same notched design for the cover screen or if it will be more of a full square.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Specs
While it's possible the Galaxy Z Flip 7 could sport the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, a rumor suggests that Samsung may instead outfit the phone with an in-house Exynos 2500. It's unsure how this will compare to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but it should improve performance and enable more AI features compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Furthermore, we can expect at least 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable storage.
It's also been rumored that Samsung will retain the same battery size but increase the charging speed from 25W on the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Cameras
One Galaxy Z Flip 7 rumor claims that Samsung will retain the same camera specs as its predecessor. The phone may sport a 50MP primary camera alongside a 12MP ultrawide sensor. Up front could be a 10MP selfie camera.
It's unclear at the moment if Samsung is changing out any of the sensors or retaining the same cameras as the Galaxy Z Flip 6. However, we can infer that the company will take further advantage of Galaxy AI to provide more camera-related features.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Software and Galaxy AI
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will likely launch with One UI 7 on top of Android 15. That said, depending on the launch schedule, there's a possibility it could arrive with Android 16, given Google's revamped update schedule for its upcoming software version. For now, we don't know what Android 16 will look like on Samsung phones, but the latest revamp suggests it may not be a particularly large update, at least visually.
We can also expect many of the same new Galaxy AI features to appear on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, alongside potential new additions specific to the phone. This could be in the form of a slightly updated version of One UI, which usually arrives alongside Samsung's foldable launch.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will likely support the same amount of updates as its predecessor, with as much as seven years of support.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE: Finally, a cheaper flip phone?
In addition to a Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung may also launch a cheaper Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. As a Fan Edition phone, it could arrive with a smaller price tag and slightly watered-down specs to make it more attainable for anyone not willing to spend $1,100 on a phone.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is rumored to sport the same 6.7-inch OLED display as the Galaxy Z Flip 6, likely to cut costs with already-available panels. However, it's not clear if the cover screen will be the same as the Z Flip 6 or be a smaller panel like the Z Flip 4.
Like the Z Flip 7, the Fan Edition phone may be powered by an Exynos chip. However, it may be a lower-powered Exynos 2400e, which powers the Galaxy S24 FE.
That said, there's still plenty we don't know about the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, such as the price, more details around its potential specs, or if it will launch alongside the Z Flip 7. However, we do know that it may carry the SM-F761B model number and will launch in at least India, Europe, the UAE, and other Asian regions.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: What we want to see
Here's Android Central's wishlist for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 based on the specs and our limited hands-on time with the Z Flip 6:
A larger, more functional cover screen
Samsung made waves when it introduced the much larger cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 5. This was the current trend, after all, with companies like Motorola and OPPO opting for larger external displays. However, compared to its closest competitors, like the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 and even last year's OPPO Find N3 Flip, the Z Flip 6 is still on the smaller side of flagship flip phones.
With the Galaxy Z Flip 7, I would love to see Samsung increase the size of the cover screen while also getting rid of the weird notch at the bottom.
But even beyond that, I would like to see Samsung provide a better cover screen experience out of the box. Unlike the Razr series, Samsung still makes users go through hoops to enable app use on the external display, with a limited number available via the Labs feature and more through accessible with a Good Lock module.
Samsung says it wants to focus on the widget experience by providing better functionality for quickly accessing certain apps without needing to dive into them, and that's fine, but we should be able to have it both ways.
Less edge, more curves
There's nothing wrong with Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 design. Its flat frame and back panels give the phone a very clean look, and the addition of the color-matching camera sensors is a nice touch. However, holding phones like this can actually hurt.
I realized this while reviewing the Galaxy S24 Plus, and the same goes for the newer Galaxy S25 Plus; the edge of the frame would dig into my fingers, making it very uncomfortable to hold the phone after some time. After my time with the Galaxy Z Flip 6, I can tell this will likely be a problem here, too.
Motorola has taken a different approach with a curved frame, with back and cover panels that seamlessly curve into it. The result is a phone that's fairly comfortable to hold despite it being larger than the Z Flip 6. I'm not saying Samsung should go completely curvy, but maybe a major design re-do is in order after we have largely gotten the same thing for the past few generations.
Faster charging
I'm happy to see Samsung is finally giving the Galaxy Z Flip 6 a battery life boost with the new 4,000mAh battery. With the more efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, this should help users achieve all-day battery life. However, as the battery becomes larger, the charging time will become slower since Samsung has kept the same 25W speed.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 can take as much as an hour and a half to charge fully, and ain't nobody got time for that! Meanwhile, OPPO and Motorola's latest flip phones provide speeds of 44W and 45W, respectively, making it much less of a hassle to get a good amount of juice before heading out.
You've already got one-half of the equation, Samsung, but the others are showing you up in a category you popularized!
Bring back Bespoke
One of the best things about flip phones is that they just look so nice. Even with cheaper models, flip phones are just surprisingly stylish phones, so it's no wonder why they capture a certain audience. I feel like Samsung really had something going when it launched the Bespoke Edition Galaxy Z Flip 3, allowing users to mix and match different color options beyond the standard offering.
Even the Motorola Razr Plus 2024, which comes in some nice colors, hasn't been able to match this level of customizability.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 colors aren't exactly my favorite, as I'm not a fan of pastels, but being able to mix it up with different options for the bottom panel, the frame/hinge, and the camera sensors would make the buying process so much more interesting.
A better Flip
The new Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a more refined design and features the latest Snapdragon chip from Qualcomm, meaning you'll get the fastest speeds of any flip phone. You'll also get the latest GenAI features with Gemini and Galaxy AI, and the new 50MP camera will help you snap great photos.
