Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 has officially launched with a starting price of $1,099
With a bigger cover screen, thinner form factor, and improved battery life, it is Samsung's best take yet on the foldable
To better compete in the foldable market, it could use a better camera system and faster charging. View now at Samsung
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 of use?
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.
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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.
The FlexWindow refresh we've been waiting for
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.
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