Where the reviewers agree
- The larger edge-to-edge cover screen is a major upgrade over earlier Flip models. — TechRadar, The Verge, Tech Advisor, Android Police, Android Central, The Guardian, SmartWorld, PC-Welt, Tweakers, Trusted Reviews
- Seven years of OS and security updates are promised, a strong point for long-term use. — TechRadar, The Verge, Tech Advisor, The Guardian, SmartWorld, PC-Welt, Tweakers
- Charging is slow, with 25W wired charging criticised as a weakness. — Tech Advisor, Android Police, Android Central, SmartWorld, PC-Welt, Tweakers
- Battery life is a weak point, with several reviewers finding it short for the class or unimproved. — TechRadar, Tech Advisor, Android Police, Android Central, The Guardian, PC-Welt
Where they disagree
- Battery life is rated differently: The Verge calls it all-day and Tweakers excellent, while TechRadar, Tech Advisor, Android Police and The Guardian call it short. — The Verge, Tweakers, TechRadar, Tech Advisor, Android Police, The Guardian
- Performance is praised by some and criticised by others: The Guardian and Android Central call the Exynos 2500 fast or solid, while TechRadar, Android Police and Tweakers report slowdowns, heat or throttling under load. — The Guardian, Android Central, TechRadar, Android Police, Tweakers
- Dust resistance is viewed differently: The Verge and TechRadar say the IP48 rating gives little real dust protection, while Android Police and PC-Welt present IP48 as a robust rating. — The Verge, TechRadar, Android Police, PC-Welt
Bottom line: Suits buyers wanting the best Samsung flip yet, with a much larger cover screen and long update support. The trade-offs are battery life, slow charging, no telephoto camera and, for some, weaker performance under load.
Summarised with AI from the 10 reviews below — each one is linked in full.
What the reviewers said
Tweakers NL
No scoreAug 19, 2025Flip7 brings welcome upgrades: bigger cover screen, a less visible fold, longer battery life and seven years of updates. Charging is slow and performance throttles, but it is a solid…
- Much larger cover screen with very thin bezels
- Less visible fold thanks to new hinge
- Excellent battery life
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Fast system performance
- Performance throttles considerably under load
- Slow charging speeds
- Camera is decent but not best value
- Flip design is thick when folded
PC-Welt DE
4/5Aug 12, 2025The Z Flip 7 is the best flip phone available thanks to its larger cover screen, strong cameras and seven years of updates, though battery life, slow charging and no…
- Much larger cover display with 120Hz and high brightness
- Excellent main display and main camera
- Seven years of software updates
- Slim, light, robust hinge; IP48 rating
- Price unchanged from predecessor
- Battery life could be better
- Slow 25W wired charging
- No telephoto camera
- Inner display limited to 60Hz or adaptive refresh
- Speakers sound thin with weak bass
Android Central US
4/5Jul 30, 2025A refined clamshell with a wider main screen, thinner body and long software support, but unchanged cameras and limited cover screen software. Likely the best North American flip.
- Excellent build quality and nearly creaseless main display
- Main display wider, feeling closer to Plus-sized phones
- Thinner body with IP48 protection
- Exynos 2500 solid in daily use and benchmarks
- Free screen protector replacement within a year
- Cover screen less functional than Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Camera hardware unchanged from previous generation
- Exynos processor may overheat more easily
- Slow charging and no Qi2 magnets
- Battery life not improved despite larger battery
The Verge US
8/10Jul 30, 2025The Flip 7's larger edge-to-edge cover screen is a meaningful upgrade and the best Flip to date, though running full apps on the front remains cumbersome.
- Large edge-to-edge cover screen is a major upgrade
- All-day battery life for a flip phone
- Reliable main camera system
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Improved extended warranty covering screens
- Dust susceptibility despite IP48 rating
- Running full apps on cover screen is still too hard
- Samsung makes app setup needlessly complicated versus Motorola
- Cameras unchanged from previous model
The Guardian UK
No scoreJul 30, 2025Samsung's most attractive flip phone yet with a bigger cover screen, but largely iterative with modest camera and battery gains.
- Larger, more useful cover display
- Large inner screen in a pocketable clamshell
- Fast Exynos 2500 performance
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Strong One UI 8 software and AI features
- Battery life falls short of predecessors
- Cameras not on par with regular flagships
- No dust resistance; inner screen is softer
- Expensive and costly to repair
- Feels like an iterative update
Tech Advisor UK
4/5Jul 25, 2025A major step up for Samsung's flip line thanks to a much larger cover screen and long update support, though battery life, slow charging and no telephoto camera hold it…
- Large, smooth 4.1-inch cover screen
- Excellent internal 6.9-inch display
- Strong main camera
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Slim, lightweight, robust build
- Battery life could be better
- Slow 25W wired charging
- No telephoto camera
- Limited 60Hz/120Hz refresh rate options
- Mediocre speakers
TechRadar UK
4.5/5Jul 23, 2025A strong flip phone with a great cover display and DeX support, held back by a weaker processor, Samsung software clutter, and short battery life.
- Cover display is edge-to-edge with the thinnest bezels Samsung has used
- Samsung DeX support adds power-user features rivals lack
- Useful AI photo editing tools
- Seven years of major Android updates promised
- Ships with Android 16 out of the box
- Exynos 2500 chip slower than Motorola Razr Ultra rival
- Samsung software feels cluttered and getting worse
- Only IP48 rating, no real dust protection
- Battery life falls short for its class
- Cameras are a downgrade with no telephoto zoom
SmartWorld IT
8/10Jul 23, 2025A big step forward for the Flip line: larger cover screen, thinner body, bigger battery and a less noticeable crease. Best flip for software and selfie experience, though price and…
- Larger, brighter cover screen covering the whole front
- Bigger 4300 mAh battery gives solid endurance
- Software support with seven years of updates
- Crease is less noticeable and less tactile
- Main camera takes good photos; selfies with main cameras
- Slow 25W wired and 15W wireless charging
- High price for the base model
- No telephoto zoom lens
- Exynos 2500 can get warm under stress
- No microSD slot and only one physical SIM
Trusted Reviews UK
4.5/5Jul 21, 2025The best Flip yet, with a much larger cover screen and a more usable 21:9 inner display. Not perfect, but a strong all-round foldable that competes well with clamshell rivals.
- Larger cover screen is a clear improvement
- 21:9 inner display is easier to use
- Improved camera performance
- Fast flagship performance with strong battery life
- Slimmer and lighter design with a stronger hinge
- Cover screen software could be better
- Samsung keyboard on cover screen is cramped and slow
- Samsung software includes duplicate, redundant apps
- No dedicated zoom camera
- Running unsupported apps on cover screen is cumbersome
Android Police US
8/10Jul 18, 2025A fun, well-built, stylish flip phone with a useful-looking but limited cover screen. Weak battery life and gaming performance hold it back from being the clear compact folding pick.
- Large, high-resolution cover screen with smooth 120Hz refresh
- Premium metal build with IP48 dust and water resistance
- Compact and lightweight when folded and unfolded
- Fun flip features like Flex Cam
- Good camera for selfies and social media
- Short battery life
- Slow wired charging and no charger in box
- Exynos 2500 struggles with demanding games and heats up
- Cover screen notifications are hard to spot
- Loud hinge snap when closing
Verdicts, pros and cons are short summaries in our words of each publisher's review; scores are as the publisher gave them. Specs are taken from the reviews' spec boxes — where they differ, we show the value most of them give; price is the US launch price of the base model. Read the originals for the full picture.
