Update: Our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 hands-on and Z Flip 7 hands-on just launched, with full reviews for each in progress. We also published an in-depth article on the Fold 7 colors and Flip 7 colors, as well as the specs for both phones.
š± Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy Z Flip 7 this summer
š„ The device will reportedly resemble the Z Flip 6 from last year
šŗ Both of the displays will reportedly grow
š Inside, the phone could get a few notable performance upgrades, including a bigger battery
šø The cameras are rumored to stay the same
š¤ Samsung will likely focus on AI to help sell the Z Flip 7
š Hereās what weāve heard about the next Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung is continuing its foldable momentum with new Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold devices, as itās done for years. For 2025, the company is reading the larger Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the front-pocket-friendly Galaxy Z Flip 7.
The Flip series has always been interesting to watch evolve as other companies like Motorola and Oppo directly compete with the best that Samsung has to offer. In the United States, that responsibility solely relies on Motorola (at least for now), and the companyās Razr Ultra stands as stiff competition for the next Galaxy Z Flip.
Fortunately, Samsung will be upgrading the Z Flip 7 in a number of key ways. The Flip 7 will look a lot like the Flip 6, with one major difference. Whether itās enough to keep up with what Moto is doing is unclear, but one thingās for certain: there will be a lot of excitement over the Z Flip 7 if only because itās Samsungās latest foldable.
Here are the Galaxy Z Flip 7 rumors weāve heard thus far, summarized in our signature Shortcut style.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 rumored release date and price
āļø Expect it in July. Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 6 during an Unpacked event last July, then launched the device later in the month. It seems like Samsung will be repeating that release cycle with the Z Flip 7; rumor has it the companyās Unpacked event will occur July 9, and if history is any indication, the phone will likely ship one to two weeks afterward.
š° The price could go up. Samsung raised the price of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 by $100 compared to the Flip 5, bringing it to $1,099. With ongoing tariff and international worries on a lot of companiesā minds, Samsung could wind up increasing the price of the Flip 7 if itās deemed necessary. Samsung could also want to compete with the Motorola Razr Ultra on the same playing field and match its $1,299 asking price, although we havenāt heard rumors of such a thing. For now, the Z Flip 7 will likely cost $1,099, but weāll let you know if that changes.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 design rumors
š A similar vibe. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will look similar to the Z Flip 6. Itāll stick with a clamshell folding form factor that easily fits in a pocket or small bag, and itāll have roughly the same dimensions as the Flip 6, save for a bit of extra length due to the screen size (more on that in a second). In other words, donāt expect something radically different here; the Flip 6 will likely still use aluminum, come with some level of water/dust resistance, and launch in a variety of colors.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 display rumors
šŗ Bigger and better. For the first time in forever, Samsung is expected to increase the size of the screens on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The folding screen will reportedly go from 6.7 inches to 6.85 inches, with slimmer bezels to boot. Meanwhile, the cover screen will finally go from 3.4 inches to 4 inches, matching what Motorola has included on the Razr since last year. We donāt know if the brightness or resolutions will be improved, but hey, weāll take the bigger size any day of the week.
šŗļø Less of a crease. Samsung reduced the crease on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 to the point where it was a lot less noticeable than it was on the Flip 5. For the Flip 7, the company is expected to further improve it, although itās unclear how. Samsung could improve the hinge so it doesnāt leave as much of an impression on the screen, or it could strengthen the ultra-thin āglassā that protects it. Either way, rumors are pointing to some improvement in this area.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 camera rumors
šø Similar situation. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 isnāt expected to get a big camera upgrade this year. So far, reports indicate that the phone will stick with the same 50MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide, and 12MP selfie camera. Thatās a bit of a shame, quite frankly, since the camera is typically the weakest area for a flip phone.
š Better processing? While we donāt expect a hardware upgrade, Samsung usually promises better photo processing with its newest smartphones. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 could follow that trend and use improved software to make your pictures and videos look better after you take them. We donāt have any concrete proof of this happening yet, but based on Samsungās history, it seems likely to occur.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 specs and software rumors
šļø Elite performance. We expect the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the same chip found in the Galaxy S25 series, the OnePlus 13, the Moto Razr Ultra, and other 2025 Android flagships. This will give the Flip 7 noticeable performance and efficiency improvements over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 thatās found in the Flip 6.
š¾ Same RAM and storage. Rumors suggest the RAM and storage will be identical on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to the Flip 6. There will be 12GB of RAM to work with, as well as 256GB and 512GB storage tiers available. That means there likely wonāt be a 1TB storage option, which could be a downside if you like to keep a ton of files and data on your phone. For most folks, though, this should suffice.
š The battery might grow. Weāve seen reports that say the Flip 7ās battery will get bigger this year. Granted, the difference wonāt be that large; the Flip 6ās battery was 4,000mAh, and the Flip 7ās is expected to be 4,300mAh. Regardless, a bigger battery is always better, and the Flip 7 will likely last longer on a charge as a result.
š¤ One UI with plenty of AI. Samsung is expected to include One UI 8 on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, based on Android 16. Itāll reportedly look and feel a lot like One UI 7 with some new features sprinkled in. The software will also likely focus a lot on AI features, as thatās all the rage nowadays.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 āFEā rumors
š° A cheaper alternative. Samsung is also rumored to be working on a cheaper version of the Z Flip 7 called the Galaxy Z Flip FE. It could serve as Samsungās answer to Motorolaās baseline Razr with an older design and less-impressive specs, all at a more affordable price.
š Familiar looks. Leaks weāve seen suggest the Z Flip FE will look a lot like the Galaxy Z Flip 6, down to the same 6.7-inch folding screen and 3.4-inch cover screen. Only the Flip 7 will get the bigger cover screen, which makes sense considering the Flip FE will cost less.
š¦„ A (slightly) slower chip. Under the hood, the Flip FE is rumored to include the Exynos 2400e chipset. Some reports suggest Samsung could wind up including a new Exynos 2500 processor, but a majority of the leaks weāve seen say the 2400e will be used. The processor is a bit slower than last yearās Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, so it wonāt be a pain to use. Weāve also heard that itāll be paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, which isnāt too shabby.
š To be continued. While Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Z Flip FE alongside the Flip 7 this July, rumors suggest the deviceās launch date could be delayed by a few months. Itās not entirely clear why, but weāll let you know if we find out.
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Max Buondonno is an editor at The Shortcut. Heās been reporting on the latest consumer technology since 2015, with his work featured on CNN Underscored, ZDNET, How-To Geek, XDA, TheStreet, and more. Follow him on X @LegendaryScoop and Instagram @LegendaryScoop.