It's hard not to like Samsung’s latest folding phones. Now in their seventh generation, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 have reached a level of hardware refinement near perfection for their respective categories. That might sound like something I've been saying for the last several years—after all, every new Fold and Flip has made small tweaks to make them better than their predecessors—but the changes from 2024 feel more drastic. With thinner frames, larger screens, and polished designs, these Samsung phones feel easier to recommend than ever, though the competition is still stiff, and you'll want to check your bank account before you make a purchasing decision. The Flip7 Photograph: Julian Chokkattu For the first time, Samsung has minor spec changes between the Fold7 and Flip7, further driving them apart outside of their folding form. They were already considerably different in price, and now the Fold7 uses a superior Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset versus the Flip7's Exynos 2500, has more durable glass on the outside, and the main camera sports 200 megapixels over the Flip7's 50 MP. (I break down many of these specs here.) Even if it might not have all the bells and whistles, I've spent more time with the Galaxy Z Flip7 because I still think it's the superior style of folding phone. Sure, a bigger screen is great, but I already have so many screens in my life. I love being able to fold up the Flip7 when I'm done using it, and it fits so well in my pocket. (As always, you can end a call by folding it shut.) I have not noticed a major difference in performance between the Fold7 and Flip7, but thermals are a different story. The Exynos 2500 inside the Flip gets hotter much more quickly, even after a few minutes of taking photos with the phone. It's not just lukewarm; it becomes a little uncomfortable to the touch. Last year, the Flip6 told me it needed to cool down after using it for navigation on a warm day in Paris, so this isn't exactly a new problem. The good news is that I haven't seen a similar heat warning on the Flip7 yet, but heat is just something to be wary of.