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I Tried the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE and I'm Here for the Larger Cover Screen

Are two Samsung Galaxy Z Flip phones better than one? That's the question I kept pondering as I held the new Galaxy Z Flip 7 in one hand and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE in the other at a Samsung press preview. It's a strategy that's worked well for one of the company's foldable phone competitors, Motorola, which has Razr models starting as low as $700 and as much as $1,300. The new Galaxy Z Flip 7, which starts at $1,100, has been completely redesigned with a 4.1-inch cover screen, a 6.9-inch main

Samsung cuts price of its foldables with the Z Flip 7 FE

Samsung’s latest clamshell-style foldable is officially here, and it brought a new, more affordable sibling to the party. The Z Flip 7 was announced at Samsung’s summer Unpacked event this morning, and it’s been updated with an edge-to-edge cover screen. Alongside the Flip 7, Samsung is also launching a new model: the Z Flip 7 FE, which maintains the older, file-folder-shaped cutout for the cover screen. The Flip 7 FE is the first foldable that Samsung has introduced in its “Fan Edition” line,

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: the 7 biggest announcements

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Samsung’s summer Galaxy Unpacked event has come to a close. As expected, the company unveiled next-generation Galaxy Z Flip and Fold smartphones, as well as three new additions to its smartwatch lineup. If you didn’t get a chance to watch the event yourself, you can catch up with all of Samsung’s major announcements below. Samsung has revealed the

Samsung launches three new foldable smartphones as it fends off Chinese rivals

In this article SSU-FF SSNHZ Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is super thin, measuring just 8.9 millimeters when closed and 4.2 millimeters when unfolded. Ryan Browne | CNBC Samsung on Wednesday launched three new folding smartphones — including thinner top-end devices and a cheaper version of its flip phone — as the tech giant looks to entice buyers to make the switch to foldables. The main new additions to Samsung's foldable phone range are the Galaxy Z Fo

The Galaxy Z Flip 7’s best new feature is one that other Samsung phones have had for years

TL;DR The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the first in the clamshell foldable series to finally get full support for Samsung’s DeX desktop mode. DeX transforms the phone into a portable PC when connected to an external display, providing a desktop interface with a taskbar and windowed apps. Samsung previously omitted DeX from the Flip lineup due to thermal concerns, an issue it has seemingly resolved for the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Clamshell foldables like the Galaxy Z Flip are gaining popularity by

One UI 8 on Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 brings live captions for phone calls

TL;DR The newly launched Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 have received several notable software features as part of Samsung’s new One UI 8 interface. One of them, Call Captions, offers real-time transcriptions of phone calls. Other Samsung phones are expected to receive this feature with a wider software release. Samsung has just unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Flip 7, and the more affordable Flip 7 FE, along with the new Galaxy Watch 8 series at its July Unpacked event. Along with new hardwar

Galaxy Z Flip 7, Flip 7 FE get a major cover screen widget upgrade

TL;DR Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE now let you add virtually any Android widget to the cover display. The new foldable phones allow you to add up to four widgets on one screen. Samsung will bring this feature to older Galaxy Z Flip models via the One UI 8 update. Samsung has just announced the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE, offering two clamshell foldable phones in its portfolio for the first time. These phones offer large cover screens, and the software has been upgraded to take

I love the look and feel of the Galaxy Z Flip 7, but the price confuses me

When Samsung launches new foldable phones, most people who read sites like Android Authority are only really interested in the Fold model — the ultra-expensive one that opens like a book. However, the foldable that sells the most is the Flip model — the smaller, cheaper design that opens like a clamshell. This year is no different, as the eyes of the internet seem to be exclusively on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which got its first significant design refresh in years and is positioned to be competitive

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE gets Flip 7’s fancy cover screen features, but what about the Flip 6?

TL;DR Samsung has confirmed that the Now Bar, Now Brief, Gemini, and Gemini Live will be available on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE’s cover screen. These features are also available on the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s larger cover display. Furthermore, the company told us that these features would be coming to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 as part of the One UI 8 update. Samsung has just launched its new foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the slightly cheaper Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. The former phone has seve

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE shows us what Samsung thinks an ‘affordable’ foldable looks like

While foldable phones have been around for years now, relatively high prices compared to their stiff-screened brethren have meant that they’ve been an unapproachable option for many smartphone shoppers. And for the longest time, we’ve been wondering when a major player in the foldable space might finally tackle the challenge of creating a foldable phone with not just mass-market appeal, but a price tag to match. For this year’s refresh to its folding lineup, Samsung is bringing us not just its

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 launches with an upgrade everyone wanted and an Exynos gamble

TL;DR Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip 7 starting at $1,099. The phone debuts with One UI 8 based on Android 16 and features an Exynos processor worldwide. Samsung has refined the phone’s dimensions, made the cover display way more usable, added smarter software features, boosted battery life, and embraced more sustainable materials. Galaxy Z Flip 7 pre-orders are now open, with general sales starting on July 25. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is here, and it’s better than ever. The clams

Samsung’s new foldables are nearly perfect, but I still won’t upgrade from an older Fold or Flip

It’s summer, and that means it’s time for Samsung’s newest foldables — the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7. And the good news is that this year, the new phones don’t just offer small refinements over last year’s models. The devices have fewer compromises, feel less awkward in the hand, and the cameras are no longer playing catch-up with the mainline series. It’s clear Samsung’s folding phone lineup is finally maturing in the right direction. That said, I can’t help but feel a little cautious since t

5 reasons I’d buy the Galaxy Z Flip 7 over the Fold 7

Samsung’s new foldables may look like minor upgrades on the surface, but give them a closer look and the changes add up — enough to finally catch up with what Oppo and OnePlus have already been doing design-wise. Thankfully, Samsung’s finally in the same league again. And of the two foldables they’ve launched, I’m leaning strongly toward the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7. To be honest, I haven’t been a fan of the Galaxy Z Flip lineup so far — it always felt like it was trying too hard to milk nostalg

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 hands-on: Bigger screens, bigger battery, better foldable?

Once again, it’s time for Samsung’s mid-year Galaxy foldable showcase. Over the last 10 years, Samsung gave us curved edges, curved screens, and then screens that fold (both ways). While we’re still waiting for that rumored tri-fold Galaxy, Samsung has primed two new Flip foldables, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and (surprise!) the Z Flip 7 FE. First, there’s the Galaxy Z Flip 7. This year, the biggest change is a larger 4.1-inch second display with cutouts for the dual cameras. This occupies the entire

How to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy devices

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . It's hard to believe, but Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is back. The third Unpacked of 2025 so far falls right after the July 4 holiday in the US and smack in the middle of Amazon's Prime Day week. Typically, the company's summer showcase features devices across its foldable and wearable pro

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a bigger battery and is still thinner than last year's model

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip 7, along with the Z Flip 7 FE and the Z Fold 7, during its latest Unpacked event. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a 4.1-inch Super AMOLED Flex Window, which is the largest external display on a Z Flip model yet. It's also the slimmest iteration of the Flip so far, measuring only 13.7 mm in thickness when folded, and has a larger battery (4,300mAh) than any of its predecessors. Since the new model comes with the AI features of Android 16, Samsung calls it an "intell

I went hands-on with Samsung's Z Flip 7 FE, and it left me with more questions than answers

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a big upgrade over its predecessor. It features an edge-to-edge cover-screen display, a bigger battery, and more polished AI features. It retains the $1,099 price tag, but Samsung needed a flip phone under $1,000 to address the increasing competition from Motorola Razr. Enter the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, more The new entrant in Samsung's flip lineup isn't as affo

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Hands-On: The Cover Screen Is No Longer Made for Ants

Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung’s Z Flip 7 feels less like a major leap forward. Announced at Unpacked, the fllp-style smartphone has the largest cover screen that Samsung’s ever put on phone that folds in half like an old cellphone, and certain specs are improved, but the dimensions still feel like the Z Flip 6. I really wish Samsung trimmed down the Z Flip 7 the same way it did the Z Fold 7. See Galaxy Z Flip7 at Samsung.com See Galaxy Z Fold 7 at Samsung.com Starting at $1,100, the Z F

How to Watch Samsung Unpacked for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 Debut

After weeks of leaks and online teases, Samsung's Unpacked event is happening today. We expect to see replacements for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 and perhaps the successor to the Galaxy Watch 7. Here's what you can expect and how to tune in not only to the event, but also CNET's Samsung Galaxy Unpacked live blog and a live show, which will cover all the final rumors and big reveals as they happen. When is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025? How to watch the livestream Samsung's summer U

Galaxy Z Fold 7 hands-on: Samsung finally made the foldables we’ve been asking for

is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Samsung just announced its seventh-generation folding phones, and it finally retired the long and narrow Z Fold design that it had stuck with for far too long. The Z Flip is also getting an overdue upgrade to a full-size cover screen rather than the file folder shape of the past couple generations. After years of incremental upg

Samsung launches Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, adds a cheaper Z Flip7 FE to its foldable lineup

For the past few years, Samsung has released two foldable phones at its Unpacked event. This year, however, the company has added a cheaper model, the Z Flip7 FE, to the lineup, which sees the new Z Fold7 and the Z Flip7 taking up the foldable flag for the Korean hardware giant. Samsung has once again sought to make its phones thinner, though the new models are thinner than last year’s iterations. The company has also updated the pricing: the new Z Fold7 is $100 costlier than the Z Fold6, reta

Samsung Now Brief is getting much more useful with these new features

TL;DR The Now Brief feature on Samsung’s new foldable phones can now read your briefing out loud for you. It also supports new info types, such as parking spot reminders and wearable battery alerts. These additions are available on Samsung’s new foldable phones. Samsung has just announced the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 series, which are the first Galaxy phones with One UI 8. The new software has plenty of features, but it also brings two welcome upgrades to Now Brief. We can confirm

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Everything announced at the July event

Samsung is set to announce its latest folding phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 , and maybe a more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, during its Galaxy Unpacked event. The summer event is also when Samsung typically announces its latest wearables, so expect to hear updates on the Galaxy Watch 8 series, too. Samsung’s going to need to tell the world... again... why people should spend more on foldable phones. That means we may hear a bit more about added durability and new features that m

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2025: Where to watch and what to expect

Samsung TL;DR Samsung’s latest Android devices are getting ready to go official. At Unpacked on Wednesday, we’re looking forward to the Flip 7, Fold 7, Watch 8 series, and more. You can stream Samsung’s presentation right here, beginning July 9 at 10am Eastern. Samsung is not about to let its legions of Galaxy fans wait too long without some exciting new hardware to flock to, and not even six months after we got to meet the Galaxy S25 series at its winter Unpacked event, the company is ready

This AirTag alternative is 30% off for Prime Day, and it works with Android, too

ZDNET's key takeaways The finder tag is equipped with a rechargeable battery, so you won't have to throw away old button cells It features a bright LED for finding things in low light. The tag is on the pricier side. View now at Amazon The Pebblebee Clip Bluetooth tracker is on sale for $24 on Amazon, an $11 discount. Also: The best Prime Day deals you can shop now I have a habit of putting things down and forgetting where I put them, so finder tags like the Apple AirTag have been a game-ch

Galaxy Unpacked: Everything You Need to Know About the Z Fold 7, Flip 7 and Watch 8

The Galaxy Unpacked event is less than 24 hours away and I expect to see Samsung's next generation of foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, as well as new Galaxy Watches. But the big surprise might be the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, a more affordable version of Samsung's popular clamshell. CNET will be on the ground covering the event live from New York. In fact, Samsung confirmed the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip's new thinner design in an exclusive with CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti. Samsung was one

How to watch Samsung’s foldable-filled Unpacked event

is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Samsung is preparing to parade the latest Galaxy-branded foldables, wearables, and perhaps some other surprises at its summer Unpacked event tomorrow, July 9th. The show is expected to cap off months of leaks around the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 phones, as well as the lightly redesigned Galaxy Watch 8 series smartwatches. When i

There’s now a cheaper Retroid Pocket Flip 2 available, but here’s why you shouldn’t buy it

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR The Dimensity 1100 edition of the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 will go up for sale later today. With the 72-hour early bird discount, it costs $50 less than the Snapdragon 865 version. The D1100 is powerful enough for PS2, but the SD865 has better driver support. The release of the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 earlier this year was rocky to say the least, with the looming threat of tariffs and halted shipping marring what was otherwise one of the most anticipated A

Everything you want to know about the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE just leaked

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Specs for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE have leaked. The information reportedly comes from official Samsung promotional materials. The company’s foldables appear to sport disappointingly small batteries. Samsung is set to reveal its latest foldables at Galaxy Unpacked this week. While the showcase is scheduled for June 9, it doesn’t look like you’ll have to wait until Wednesday to learn more about the company’s new hardware. Some leaked pr

New sphere-packing record stems from an unexpected source

The advantage of Rogers’ method was that you didn’t have to start with a particularly efficient lattice to get an efficient sphere packing. You just had to choose the right ellipsoid. But this introduced a new complication. Unlike a sphere, which is completely defined by a single number — its radius — an ellipsoid is defined by several axes of different lengths. The higher the dimension, the greater the number of directions you can stretch your ellipsoid in, and the more options you have for wha