Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7

 

19th best phone of 2025 (~$1099)

Reviews  

Overall phone rating and the reviews that impact it.

88

1st review by

80

6th review by

83

2nd review by

85

GSMCritic Score

80

5th review by

90

3rd review by

90

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Last update: 2025-08-09

Pros

Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
Camera
Vibrant colors and punchy contrast: rivals Samsung’s slab-style flagships.
Main camera quality: sharp, well-balanced images among the best in foldables.
Performance
Exynos 2500 performance: strong benchmark scores and responsive in daily use.
Design
Thinner yet solid chassis: reassuringly sturdy despite slimmer profile.
Sleek and compact design language: premium engineering feel rather than experimental prototype.
Display
Nearly creaseless 6.9-inch AMOLED main panel: wider and more immersive than its predecessors.
Outer display size and brightness increase: far more practical outdoors.
Improved cover screen widgets: more functional outer display experience.
Battery
Battery endurance modestly improved: better than older models.
Price
Price undercuts some rivals: offers more value than Flip 6.
Software
Concrete drop survival: only cosmetic scuffs, thanks to IP48-rated construction.
Smooth One UI 8 on Android 16: glides along without stutter.
Galaxy AI and Gemini Live integration: adds genuinely helpful features.
Seven years of promised updates: long-term software support.
Feels mature as a daily driver: suitable for enthusiasts and style-conscious users alike.
Connectivity
Top-tier network performance: strong connectivity and reliability.
Other
Samsung image processing: versatile edge despite unchanged hardware.
Cons
Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
Camera
No telephoto camera option: lacks zoom versatility.

Performance
Heat and throttling under stress: heavy gaming or prolonged 4K recording cause warmth.

Display
Outer display software limitations: still lags behind Z Flip 6 in flexibility.

Battery
Battery endurance still middle-of-the-pack: not ideal for heavy power users.

Slow 25W charging speed: feels outdated in 2025.

No Qi2 magnetic alignment: missed opportunity for wireless charging convenience.

Rankings


ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2025: #19


ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #7

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #57

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #11

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #65

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #60

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #45

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #47