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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business Standard
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review: A mainstream-ready flip-style foldable?
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 refines the flip form factor with bigger screens and better software, but heating issues and weak battery hold it back The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the company's latest effort to perfect the flip phone form factor. It arrives with a more refined design, larger cover screen, smarter software, and the decision to use Samsung's own Exynos 2500 chip. On paper, these updates seem aimed at making the Flip 7 a more mainstream-ready foldable. But do they all come together to justify the over Rs one-lakh plus price tag? After two weeks of daily use, here's what I found. Design Samsung has not overhauled the design, but the Flip 7 is the most polished version of the lineup so far. Compared to the Flip 6, it is marginally wider and thinner, with the flatter silhouette making it easier to pocket. It weighs just over 188 grams, and the hinge folds completely flat, eliminating the earlier gap. The big design win is the nearly crease-free inner display. It is still visible under certain angles, but you can scroll past it without noticing much. The aluminium frame lends a premium feel. The IP48 rating means it is technically protected from dust and splashes, though I would recommend you not to test its durability. The physical buttons feel clicky, but the placement can be disorienting, especially when the phone is folded. More than once, I found myself hitting volume buttons when I meant to unlock the phone. The fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button is quick but occasionally misses the first try. Samsung sells it in Jet Black, Coral Red, and Blue Shadow. Our unit, in the subdued Blue Shadow, looked elegant and did not pick up too many smudges. Displays The cover display has grown to 4.1-inch with a 120Hz refresh rate and little bezels. It offers ample brightness to make it comfortable to use even in harsh sunlight conditions.. Samsung has kept things minimal with widgets, however, due to the wider FlexWindow, I was able to accommodate four widgets on the cover screen. Being able to switch songs in Spotify and adjust the seek without having to open the main display adds to convenience. The inner display has expanded to 6.9-inch, with a similar brightness level and adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. It is excellent for content consumption and social media scrolling. The AMOLED panel delivers rich contrast, sharp and vibrant colours. That said, it is still a reflective surface – bright indoor lighting or direct sun can introduce some glare. You will not get the ultra-wide cinematic experience of a Fold, but for a flip phone, these are among the best displays you can get. Cameras The Flip 7 inherits a dual-camera setup from its predecessor, featuring a 50MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. During the day, the main camera delivers impressive results. Photos are detailed, colour reproduction is accurate, and exposure control is mostly on point. Samsung's ProVisual Engine seems to improve post-processing by making the final output clearer and refined. Even digital zoom up to 4x remains usable, although anything beyond that loses clarity. The ultra-wide camera was not that impressive. The output was not consistent. Moreover, the habit of softening edges and introducing noise in low light is something that the ultra-wide camera does quite often. Where the Flip 7 falters is after sunset. Indoor shots can be hit or miss, and the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens limits flexibility. Low-light shots often look smeared, especially with moving subjects. Selfies taken using the cover display and main camera look great: easily among some of the best in recent times, but again, only in well-lit conditions. Low lighting makes it tough for the camera to give an output that one would like. The 10MP main display camera feels like an afterthought. It struggles in medium to low light and produces washed-out colours. For video calls, it gets the job done. Just do not expect Instagram-worthy selfies. Software and AI The Flip 7 runs One UI 8 based on Android 16. Samsung has tailored the software well for the folding form factor. Multitasking is smooth with split-screen and pop-up windows, and Flex Mode (using the phone half-folded like a mini laptop) still feels cool. Galaxy AI is sprinkled across the UI – photo erasers, writing assistants, transcription tools, and the new Now Brief that gives you a daily summary. Some features, like Circle to Search, feel genuinely helpful. Others, like Drawing Assist or Audio Eraser, feel like they're looking for a use case. Gemini Live integration is neat but limited by the cover screen's app restrictions. Overall, it's a well-rounded software experience but not radically different from Samsung's premium slab phones. Performance Here's where the Flip 7 shows its cracks. Samsung ditched Qualcomm in favour of its own Exynos 2500 chip. The processor is paired with 12GB RAM, but it clearly struggles with thermal management. Even basic tasks like watching YouTube or navigating Maps caused the phone to heat up noticeably, especially around the camera module. During a particularly long video call, I had to switch to my laptop because the phone became uncomfortably warm. Gaming performance is acceptable but not ideal. Frame rates held steady in lighter games, but BGMI, Asphalt 9, and Call of Duty triggered thermal throttling within minutes. For a phone at this price, that is a highly disappointing compromise. That said, day-to-day performance in tasks like messaging, app switching, and social media was fine. But if you push it, you will feel the heat. Battery Despite its slimmer build, Samsung managed to fit a 4,300mAh battery in the Flip 7. But real-world stamina is underwhelming. On a typical workday involving email, calls, Spotify, some YouTube, Instagram, and light photography, the phone was in need of a recharge in around 12 hours. If used continuously, the smartphone would last for around six hours. Streaming a full-length movie on Netflix drained 40 per cent of the battery. With heavier use, especially involving videography or using maps for long hours, you will likely need a top-up before evening. Charging speed is another pain point. A full charge takes close to two hours. Verdict The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is remarkable in the Flip category. The design is sleeker, the cover display is functional and better than what was seen in the previous generation, and daytime camera performance is noticeable. On the software front, the One UI 8 understands the task well, and Galaxy AI features bring a few genuinely helpful tricks. But some fundamental problems remain. The Exynos 2500 chip has thermal issues that impact even basic usage. Battery life is disappointing. And while the cameras work well in daylight, they fall short at night. At Rs 109,999, this is a luxury device. If you are in it for the aesthetics and novelty of flipping your phone to hang up a call, you will love it. But if you're seeking performance, battery reliability, or low-light camera magic, this is not the foldable for you. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Hands-on
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
I test mind-boggling 4mm thin Samsung phone that folds in HALF – & it has huge perk your posh iPhone is missing
THIS is it. Samsung has finally done it. For years, phone makers have been trying to make foldable phones work. Well, I've been trying out the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 for a few weeks – and it actually delivers on the dream. Advertisement 13 The Sun's tech editor Sean Keach has been testing out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun 13 At a glance, it just looks like a regular mobile Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun 13 But it folds out into a tablet in the blink of an eye Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun Foldable phones are meant to fit in your pocket like a regular mobile, and then fold out to give you a massive screen. The idea is that you get a phone and a tablet in one. But so far, the bulk of these devices have had a load of compromises. The main one? They're usually as thick as tree trunks. Now Samsung has managed to slim down its latest foldable to just 4.2mm thick unfolded. It's shockingly thin. I reckon you could use it as a frisbee if it didn't start at £1,799. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, £1,799 or £75 a month And even folded, it's just 8.9mm thick. That's only marginally beefier than the 8.25mm Advertisement Read more on Samsung SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 7 DESIGN – THE LOOKS If I was using this mobile on the tube, folded over into a smartphone, no one would look twice. It looks just like a regular Samsung phone. There's a line down the side, but you'd ignore it as a design quirk. At the same time, if I unfolded this and lay it out flat on the table, you'd think it was a tablet. There's no visible crease down the middle (unless you tilt it to a sharp angle). It just looks like a regular Samsung slate. You'd probably remark on the svelte side profile, but that's it. And this is the magic to Samsung's new phone. Advertisement Most read in Tech Breaking It doesn't look like a rubbish version of a phone and a similarly dodgy tablet. This looks good no matter which way you're holding it. I'm using the Blue Shadow colour option. It's eye-catching and I really like it – but you might prefer the safer Jetblack or Silver Shadow versions instead. Sun's tech editor shows NEW 4mm thin folding Samsung – & teases 'flip iPhone' too It also comes in a very fresh Mint option but you can only get that directly from Samsung. There's not much else to note on the outside. There's a very prominent camera bump on the back, which is possibly the only disappointing design aspect – but there's no real way around it. If you want top pics, you need big sensors and lenses. Advertisement The exterior smartphone-style screen is a 6.5-inch OLED panel with a 2,520 x 1080-pixel resolution. This is high-end stuff – no scrimping. And inside you've got an enormous 8-inch OLED display with a 2,184 x 1,968-pixel resolution. Again, that's high-end tablet territory. 13 Lay it down while closed and it's only marginally thicker than an iPhone Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun It's still dwarfed by full-size tablets, of course, but this puts it in iPad Mini territory. You're meant to use it for watching telly, or reading an ebook, or playing a video game. Advertisement And when you're just texting or scrolling through Instagram, you'll be fine with the regular mobile display. But ultimately, the choice is yours. Fold and unfold at will. SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 7 PERFORMANCE & FEATURES – THE POWER AND PERKS Alright, so it looks good – but does it work well? Performance is a non-issue. It has a blisteringly fast Snapdragon 8 Elite processor made by US chip giant Qualcomm. Chuck whatever you like at it – browsing, gaming, the works. Advertisement Computing speed hasn't been an issue on top-end phones for years now, and it's the same story with Samsung's latest mobile. It comes with 256GB of storage as standard, but you can upgrade this. And for memory – that's the active space for whatever you're doing in the moment – you get 12GB, with an option to pay for 16GB. 13 The only thick part of the phone is the hefty rear camera array Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun Advertisement The 16GB is chucked in with 1TB of storage. So it's the storage space you're more likely to be paying for there, as the 12GB of memory will be plenty for most people. Multi-tasking is no problem at all. And because you've got a tablet here, you actually can multitask. You can have several apps open at once. Just drag and drop them from the tray into your desired position. So you could have a YouTube video and your messaging app stacked on top of each other on the left, and a web browser taking up the full right-side of the screen. Advertisement 13 The cameras are impressive and taking stunning snaps Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun That's the sort of thing that simply isn't possible on a regular phone screen. This phone is also running on Google's Android software (albeit skinned with Samsung's own look), so you get access to all of those perks too. That means the vast array of apps on the Google Play Store, and Google's anti-malware protections. Advertisement But you'll also bag access to Google's extremely powerful Gemini AI assistant. SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 7 – THE KEY SPECS Here's the list of specs you need to know about... Cover display: 6.5 inches (2,520 x 1080 AMOLED) Main display: 8 inches (2,184 x 1,968 AMOLED) Weight: 215 grams Main Camera: Wide (200MP) / Ultra-Wide (12MP) / Telephoto (10MP) Front Cameras: 10MP / 10MP Operating System: Android Battery: 4,400mAh Processor: Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Picture Credit: Samsung I've used a load of AI chatbots and virtual helpers, and I've generally been most impressed by Gemini. I love my iPhone, but we've still yet to see the best version of Siri. For instance, I've used Gemini as a the voice chat feature that lets you have a live conversation with it. It's a free tour guide in your pocket. Gemini is powerful, easy to use, and keeps getting smarter. And you can access it at lightning speed just by holding down the lock button on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Neat. Advertisement If you've used an Android phone before then the whole Galaxy Z Fold 7 interface will feel very familiar. It's very customisable, works based off of apps, and is snappy and performant. 13 When unfolded, the gadget is strikingly thin – at just over 4mm thickness Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun Battery life is great, all things considered. And by all things, I mean having two large and pixel-dense screens plus a phone body that's wafer thin. Samsung has managed to stuff a fairly sizeable 4,400mAh battery inside this thing. You can easily get through a day with this device, which is all that matters. Advertisement And finally, let's talk about the camera. This mobile isn't just for show. The days of foldable phones being just a gimmick seem increasingly to be behind us. 13 You only see the crease on the 8-inch AMOLED tablet display when you're viewing it at an off-angle Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun And that means Samsung has also fitted this mobile with a proper high-end camera that rivals the best. Advertisement Or rather, five cameras. You've got a 10-megapixel one on the front, and another inside when the tablet opens up. And on the back of the phone (usable in all views) is a series of three powerful shooters. That includes a 200-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 12-megapixel snapper for ultra-wide capture, and then a 10-megapixel telephoto lens for zoom. The selfie cameras are fine and capture very respectable snaps. Of course, the real photography comes from the rear camera array, which takes brilliant pics even in rubbish lighting conditions. The pics are sharp, detailed, and colour-accurate. Advertisement And if you're into zooming (always fun!) then you can go right up to 30x. Only 3x is optical zoom (so actual zoom from the camera lens) and then the rest is digital. So you will get a quality drop off the deeper you zoom in – but it's still pretty effective. You won't win any photography awards at 30x zoom, mind. If there was one downside, it would be that I wish the optical zoom was higher – even at 5x. For a high-end smartphone, this feels like a slight misstep. 13 When the phone is flipped open, you can take selfies using the rear camera while enjoying a face preview on the outside screen Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun Advertisement I should also note: there's a preview mode when you're snapping in tablet view. So as you're shooting pics, you can have them appear on the left half of the screen. So you can instantly see if your pic was rubbish and you need to go again. And there's something called Cover Screen Preview. So if you want to take a selfie with the main camera, you can spin the phone around and see your face on the exterior display. Then you can snap yourself easily using that preview, while getting the full heft of the main camera array (which is also facing you, because you've got the phone flipped open as a tablet). Advertisement 13 The phone is very easy to open and close – and it's lightweight in the hand too Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 7 PRICE – SHOULD YOU BUY IT? It all sounds pretty dreamy, right? Well that's until you get to the checkout. You come crashing down to Earth and realise you're about to spend £1,799 on a phone – or £1,899/£2,149 if you want 512GB or 1TB of storage. Even without any mobile add-ons or interest, the base price divides up to £74.95 a month over two years. Advertisement Even Apple's top iPhone can only be customised up to £1,599 (that's £66.62 a month). Of course, that doesn't fold. 13 Samsung has managed to cram in a fairly large battery, so you'll get through a day of use without much bother Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun And there's not really anything as strikingly thin as this on the foldables market. I've reviewed dozens of mobiles over the years, and it's rare that I'm shocked by a phone. This Samsung mobile wowed me. Advertisement And everyone that I've let hold this thing has been impressed too. I haven't had a single person say: "What's the point?" It's finally thin enough that people get it. It's clearly pocketable. The inner screen has an obvious use. The whole package makes sense. 13 The only giveaway that this is a foldable phone is the gap on the side of the mobile Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun This is the bleeding edge of smartphone design, so it makes sense that it Advertisement If you want a cheaper foldable, Samsung certainly has thriftier options. And rival gadget makers like Google and Huawei have very nice foldables too. But it's impossible to deny that Samsung has crafted something very beautiful here, and it feels special. I can't recommend this mobile to absolutely everyone. It's an expensive device that won't fit in with a lot of budgets. If you're a gadget fan on the Android side of the mobile divide, I've got no doubt you'll love this. I think even Apple die-hards would struggle not to be impressed by Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7. Advertisement And if this is just too expensive for you, feel safe in the knowledge that this tech will trickle down. Svelte foldables won't always cost mega money , but breakthroughs like this will always be pricy at first. Samsung has achieved something brilliant here, and phone enthusiasts among you should (and undoubtedly will) consider buying one you've got the spare cash. This device can very effectively replace both your phone and tablet. And so in some ways, that means the price isn't as intense as it might first seem. It's also something that the iPhone hasn't managed – SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 7 – THE PROS AND CONS Here's what you need to know... Pros: Thin enough to function as a phone and a tablet Looks brilliant – a real showstopper Powerful processor, great camera, and stunning displays A multi-tasking powerhouse Cons: Very expensive for most people Large camera bump Optical zoom could be better There are loads of times during a day where I'm using my phone and wish it had a tablet-sized screen, but I can't be bothered to pull my actual tablet out of my bag. Advertisement This solves that issue with ease. And for some phone fans, that'll make the price feel bang on. The Sun says: A foldable phone to convert the doubters – Samsung has crafted an impossibly thin (and endlessly tempting) super-phone that comfortably doubles as a tablet. It's a top buy, if you can afford it. 4.5/5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, £1,799 or £75 a month 13 This is a brilliant example of how useful foldable phones can really be Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun Advertisement All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed. Always do your own research before making any purchase.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
I test mind-boggling 4mm thin Samsung phone that folds in HALF – & it has huge perk your posh iPhone is missing
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is it. Samsung has finally done it. For years, phone makers have been trying to make foldable phones work. Well, I've been trying out the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 for a few weeks – and it actually delivers on the dream. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 13 The Sun's tech editor Sean Keach has been testing out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun 13 At a glance, it just looks like a regular mobile Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun 13 But it folds out into a tablet in the blink of an eye Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun Foldable phones are meant to fit in your pocket like a regular mobile, and then fold out to give you a massive screen. The idea is that you get a phone and a tablet in one. But so far, the bulk of these devices have had a load of compromises. The main one? They're usually as thick as tree trunks. Now Samsung has managed to slim down its latest foldable to just 4.2mm thick unfolded. It's shockingly thin. I reckon you could use it as a frisbee if it didn't start at £1,799. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, £1,799 or £75 a month And even folded, it's just 8.9mm thick. That's only marginally beefier than the 8.25mm iPhone 16 Pro Max that I usually carry with me. Wow. SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 7 DESIGN – THE LOOKS If I was using this mobile on the tube, folded over into a smartphone, no one would look twice. It looks just like a regular Samsung phone. There's a line down the side, but you'd ignore it as a design quirk. At the same time, if I unfolded this and lay it out flat on the table, you'd think it was a tablet. There's no visible crease down the middle (unless you tilt it to a sharp angle). It just looks like a regular Samsung slate. You'd probably remark on the svelte side profile, but that's it. And this is the magic to Samsung's new phone. It doesn't look like a rubbish version of a phone and a similarly dodgy tablet. This looks good no matter which way you're holding it. I'm using the Blue Shadow colour option. It's eye-catching and I really like it – but you might prefer the safer Jetblack or Silver Shadow versions instead. Sun's tech editor shows NEW 4mm thin folding Samsung – & teases 'flip iPhone' too It also comes in a very fresh Mint option but you can only get that directly from Samsung. There's not much else to note on the outside. There's a very prominent camera bump on the back, which is possibly the only disappointing design aspect – but there's no real way around it. If you want top pics, you need big sensors and lenses. The exterior smartphone-style screen is a 6.5-inch OLED panel with a 2,520 x 1080-pixel resolution. This is high-end stuff – no scrimping. And inside you've got an enormous 8-inch OLED display with a 2,184 x 1,968-pixel resolution. Again, that's high-end tablet territory. 13 Lay it down while closed and it's only marginally thicker than an iPhone Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun It's still dwarfed by full-size tablets, of course, but this puts it in iPad Mini territory. You're meant to use it for watching telly, or reading an ebook, or playing a video game. And when you're just texting or scrolling through Instagram, you'll be fine with the regular mobile display. But ultimately, the choice is yours. Fold and unfold at will. SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 7 PERFORMANCE & FEATURES – THE POWER AND PERKS Alright, so it looks good – but does it work well? Performance is a non-issue. It has a blisteringly fast Snapdragon 8 Elite processor made by US chip giant Qualcomm. Chuck whatever you like at it – browsing, gaming, the works. Computing speed hasn't been an issue on top-end phones for years now, and it's the same story with Samsung's latest mobile. It comes with 256GB of storage as standard, but you can upgrade this. And for memory – that's the active space for whatever you're doing in the moment – you get 12GB, with an option to pay for 16GB. 13 The only thick part of the phone is the hefty rear camera array Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun The 16GB is chucked in with 1TB of storage. So it's the storage space you're more likely to be paying for there, as the 12GB of memory will be plenty for most people. Multi-tasking is no problem at all. And because you've got a tablet here, you actually can multitask. You can have several apps open at once. Just drag and drop them from the tray into your desired position. So you could have a YouTube video and your messaging app stacked on top of each other on the left, and a web browser taking up the full right-side of the screen. 13 The cameras are impressive and taking stunning snaps Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun That's the sort of thing that simply isn't possible on a regular phone screen. This phone is also running on Google's Android software (albeit skinned with Samsung's own look), so you get access to all of those perks too. That means the vast array of apps on the Google Play Store, and Google's anti-malware protections. But you'll also bag access to Google's extremely powerful Gemini AI assistant. SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 7 – THE KEY SPECS Here's the list of specs you need to know about... Cover display: 6.5 inches (2,520 x 1080 AMOLED) Main display: 8 inches (2,184 x 1,968 AMOLED) Weight: 215 grams Main Camera: Wide (200MP) / Ultra-Wide (12MP) / Telephoto (10MP) Front Cameras: 10MP / 10MP Operating System: Android Battery: 4,400mAh Processor: Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Picture Credit: Samsung I've used a load of AI chatbots and virtual helpers, and I've generally been most impressed by Gemini. I love my iPhone, but we've still yet to see the best version of Siri. For instance, I've used Gemini as a great money-saver on holiday, by taking advantage of the voice chat feature that lets you have a live conversation with it. It's a free tour guide in your pocket. Gemini is powerful, easy to use, and keeps getting smarter. And you can access it at lightning speed just by holding down the lock button on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Neat. If you've used an Android phone before then the whole Galaxy Z Fold 7 interface will feel very familiar. It's very customisable, works based off of apps, and is snappy and performant. 13 When unfolded, the gadget is strikingly thin – at just over 4mm thickness Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun Battery life is great, all things considered. And by all things, I mean having two large and pixel-dense screens plus a phone body that's wafer thin. Samsung has managed to stuff a fairly sizeable 4,400mAh battery inside this thing. You can easily get through a day with this device, which is all that matters. And finally, let's talk about the camera. This mobile isn't just for show. The days of foldable phones being just a gimmick seem increasingly to be behind us. 13 You only see the crease on the 8-inch AMOLED tablet display when you're viewing it at an off-angle Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun And that means Samsung has also fitted this mobile with a proper high-end camera that rivals the best. Or rather, five cameras. You've got a 10-megapixel one on the front, and another inside when the tablet opens up. And on the back of the phone (usable in all views) is a series of three powerful shooters. That includes a 200-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 12-megapixel snapper for ultra-wide capture, and then a 10-megapixel telephoto lens for zoom. The selfie cameras are fine and capture very respectable snaps. Of course, the real photography comes from the rear camera array, which takes brilliant pics even in rubbish lighting conditions. The pics are sharp, detailed, and colour-accurate. And if you're into zooming (always fun!) then you can go right up to 30x. Only 3x is optical zoom (so actual zoom from the camera lens) and then the rest is digital. So you will get a quality drop off the deeper you zoom in – but it's still pretty effective. You won't win any photography awards at 30x zoom, mind. If there was one downside, it would be that I wish the optical zoom was higher – even at 5x. For a high-end smartphone, this feels like a slight misstep. 13 When the phone is flipped open, you can take selfies using the rear camera while enjoying a face preview on the outside screen Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun I should also note: there's a preview mode when you're snapping in tablet view. So as you're shooting pics, you can have them appear on the left half of the screen. So you can instantly see if your pic was rubbish and you need to go again. And there's something called Cover Screen Preview. So if you want to take a selfie with the main camera, you can spin the phone around and see your face on the exterior display. Then you can snap yourself easily using that preview, while getting the full heft of the main camera array (which is also facing you, because you've got the phone flipped open as a tablet). 13 The phone is very easy to open and close – and it's lightweight in the hand too Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 7 PRICE – SHOULD YOU BUY IT? It all sounds pretty dreamy, right? Well that's until you get to the checkout. You come crashing down to Earth and realise you're about to spend £1,799 on a phone – or £1,899/£2,149 if you want 512GB or 1TB of storage. Even without any mobile add-ons or interest, the base price divides up to £74.95 a month over two years. Even Apple's top iPhone can only be customised up to £1,599 (that's £66.62 a month). Of course, that doesn't fold. 13 Samsung has managed to cram in a fairly large battery, so you'll get through a day of use without much bother Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun And there's not really anything as strikingly thin as this on the foldables market. I've reviewed dozens of mobiles over the years, and it's rare that I'm shocked by a phone. This Samsung mobile wowed me. And everyone that I've let hold this thing has been impressed too. I haven't had a single person say: "What's the point?" It's finally thin enough that people get it. It's clearly pocketable. The inner screen has an obvious use. The whole package makes sense. 13 The only giveaway that this is a foldable phone is the gap on the side of the mobile Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun This is the bleeding edge of smartphone design, so it makes sense that it If you want a cheaper foldable, Samsung certainly has thriftier options. And rival gadget makers like Google and Huawei have very nice foldables too. But it's impossible to deny that Samsung has crafted something very beautiful here, and it feels special. I can't recommend this mobile to absolutely everyone. It's an expensive device that won't fit in with a lot of budgets. If you're a gadget fan on the Android side of the mobile divide, I've got no doubt you'll love this. I think even Apple die-hards would struggle not to be impressed by Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7. And if this is just too expensive for you, feel safe in the knowledge that this tech will trickle down. Svelte foldables won't always cost mega money, but breakthroughs like this will always be pricy at first. Samsung has achieved something brilliant here, and phone enthusiasts among you should (and undoubtedly will) consider buying one you've got the spare cash. This device can very effectively replace both your phone and tablet. And so in some ways, that means the price isn't as intense as it might first seem. It's also something that the iPhone hasn't managed – not yet, anyway. SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 7 – THE PROS AND CONS Here's what you need to know... Pros: Thin enough to function as a phone and a tablet Looks brilliant – a real showstopper Powerful processor, great camera, and stunning displays A multi-tasking powerhouse Cons: Very expensive for most people Large camera bump Optical zoom could be better There are loads of times during a day where I'm using my phone and wish it had a tablet-sized screen, but I can't be bothered to pull my actual tablet out of my bag. This solves that issue with ease. And for some phone fans, that'll make the price feel bang on. The Sun says: A foldable phone to convert the doubters – Samsung has crafted an impossibly thin (and endlessly tempting) super-phone that comfortably doubles as a tablet. It's a top buy, if you can afford it. 4.5/5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, £1,799 or £75 a month 13 This is a brilliant example of how useful foldable phones can really be Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed. Always do your own research before making any purchase.
USA Today
4 days ago
- USA Today
Get a $200 Amazon gift card when you purchase a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or Z Flip7
Old enough to remember the satisfying feeling of slapping your flip phone shut after a call? Then it's time to replace that old-model iPhone in your hand and revive that nostalgic feeling. Luckily, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip 7 are here, with all the technology of the 21st century in foldable, flippable designs. Both new models are available now, officially launching today Friday, July 25. Until now, they've only been available for pre-order. The better news? When you purchase a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 on Amazon, you will also receive a $200 Amazon gift card with your purchase. This offer is only available until August 10! Here's everything you need to know to shop the latest drop from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Flip line: Shop the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 officially releases on Friday, July 25. It will be available in three colors: Blue Shadow, Jet Black and Silver Shadow. Here's a look at some of the top features: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 officially releases on Friday, July 25. It will be available in four colors: Jet Black, Blue Shadow, Coral Red and White. Here's a look at some of the top features:
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 5G and Galaxy Z Flip 7 5G sale are now live in India: Check price, availability, and more
Samsung has launched its new generation of foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 7 5G, and the affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE in India. All three foldables have been gaining much popularity in the smartphone market for their slimmer and lightweight build, powerful specs, and new features. Now, the new Samsung foldables, along with the Galaxy Watch 8 series, are available for sale in India. Therefore, buyers can finally get their hands on the new flagships online as well as in partnered retail stores. We have listed the detailed pricing, availability, and launch offer for these new devices, allowing buyers to get a great understanding before purchasing the device. Samsung foldables are now available for sale in India with no-cost EMI options. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 FE, and Watch 8: Here's everything announced at Galaxy Unpacked July event Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 7 5G, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE: Price and offers Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 5G The book-style foldable will come in Blue Shadow, Jetblack, and Silver Shadow colour options. 12GB+256GB: Rs. 1,74,999 12GB+512GB: Rs. 1,86,999 16GB+1TB: Rs. 2,16, 999 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 5G The clamshell foldable will come in Blue Shadow, Coral Red, Jetblack, and Mint colour options. 12GB+256GB: Rs. 1,09,999 12GB+512GB: Rs. 1,21,999 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE 5G The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE 5G will be available in black and white colour variants. 8GB+128GB: Rs. 89,999 8GB+256GB: Rs. 95,999 Also read: Samsung unveils world's first 500Hz OLED monitor with QHD display and gamer-focused features The New foldables will be available to purchase on Amazon, Flipkart, Samsung e-store, and offline retail stores. In terms of offers, buyers can avail no-cost EMI starting at just Rs. 6777.72 per month. With the purchase of Galaxy Z Flip 7, buyers can also get up to Rs. 2200 worth of reward points and Galaxy Z Fold 7 buyers can get Rs. 3500 points, which users can avail for their next purchase. Additionally, when purchased with the Galaxy Watch Series 8, buyers can also get up to Rs. 15,000 off Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series: Price Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 40mm Bluetooth: Rs. 32,999 40mm LTE: Rs. 36,999 44mm Bluetooth: Rs. 35,999 44mm LTE: Rs. 39,999 Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic 46mm Bluetooth: Rs. 46,999 46mm LTE: Rs. 50,999 The smartwatches are also available to purchase on Amazon, Flipkart, Samsung e-store, and offline retail stores.
