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The Galaxy Z Flip lineup has been the most popular of Samsung's foldable devices, and its appeal is clear -- who can't benefit from a device with all the functionalities of a regular smartphone that can also shape-shift into a smaller phone for everyday ease?
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With its latest addition to the lineup, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung leaned into the phone's most attractive feature, making it even more portable with a slimmer design, while also more capable, with the intent to improve user experience for power users and everyday users alike.
However, at $1,099, the Z Flip 7 is still in the higher price range of phones. To determine whether it's worth your money, I replaced my daily driver, an iPhone 16 Pro, with the Z Flip 7 for the entire weekend -- the results left me pleasantly surprised. Let's dive right in.
Highly anticipated FlexWindow refresh
FlexWindow comparison on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET
The most visible, and perhaps anticipated, change is the FlexWindow (the outer screen). The screen is now larger, spanning from one corner of the phone to the other, with the bezels barely visible -- a big upgrade from its predecessor, as seen in the photo above. Not only is it most aesthetically pleasing to look at, resembling the look of the Moto Razr 60 Ultra, but it is also more practical.
The 4.1-inch FlexWindow is also brighter, with 2,600 nits of peak brightness and a smoother 120Hz refresh rate. It also has VisionBooster, a feature that enhances outdoor visibility, making it the brightest and highest-functioning FlexWindow yet. When using the Z Flip 7 on my many walks this weekend, I was able to look at the screen with no strain, even with the NYC sun beating down on my phone and reflecting off the pavement and every shiny building in the city.
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