Samsung Galaxy Flip 7
Discussion
I have a 5 year old Galaxy A32. Its slow and the camera is always out of focus.
I was thinking about a Pixel 10 / 9 Pro.
However I have seen the flip 7 and I must say for my use it might be a good solution.
I would buy a used one from one of the big refurbishes most likely.
Tech usually lasts me a long time as I am a light user and am generally careful with my devices - for example I have never used a screen protector. I can see my using the front screen most of the time. I dont game or scroll, I send texts and maybe the odd email and google something if I am out. Everything else I use a laptop.
My main concern is the fold / screen. Are they as delicate as people say?
I mean other than that it looks to be a perfect phone?
I was thinking about a Pixel 10 / 9 Pro.
However I have seen the flip 7 and I must say for my use it might be a good solution.
I would buy a used one from one of the big refurbishes most likely.
Tech usually lasts me a long time as I am a light user and am generally careful with my devices - for example I have never used a screen protector. I can see my using the front screen most of the time. I dont game or scroll, I send texts and maybe the odd email and google something if I am out. Everything else I use a laptop.
My main concern is the fold / screen. Are they as delicate as people say?
I mean other than that it looks to be a perfect phone?
I'm sooo intrigued too.
Given that there's nothing better than my current S24U on the market, I might just buy a Flip7 outright to see how it is with the S24 as a backup if it fails.
There is a thread of sorts:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Given that there's nothing better than my current S24U on the market, I might just buy a Flip7 outright to see how it is with the S24 as a backup if it fails.
There is a thread of sorts:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
gotoPzero said:
My main concern is the fold / screen. Are they as delicate as people say?
All folding screens are plastic so not as tough as a 'normal' phone, which is a mix of glass and plastic. However, it is just as responsive and won't ever crack, for obvious reasons. The screens are not as tough (hard) as glass but they don't need to be, especially as they are folded inside when not in use. I've had Samsung folding phones for 5 years now (Fold 3 and 6) and the screens have been perfect. Like you I don't use screen protectors or any type of case, I'm just careful.
I've have a Fold 4 - Screen failed twice, currently a Honor V3 fold - Currently on it's 2nd screen.
I treat all these phones as normal phones, so taken to the beach, out cycling etc, the point of having the phone is flexibility of a big screen any where you are in the world, and it does honestly make replying to email/reading documents on the go so much easier. Used like any other phone in the real world they are absolutely not as reliable as slab phone, however for me the productivity element means I'm still willing to put up with screen failures. Once the screen on the Honor dies later this year I'll probably get a Fold 8 (or similar).
The Flip I suspect is similar, however you would hope Samsung is getting close to getting these things more reliable, though I think on. I might get a Flip for my wife to replace her Note 20, as the folded size difference is substantial without sacrificing usable screen size that much.
However I think so far to date only the current Google Pixel Fold has a full IP68 rating, which means in theory taking it to the beach wouldn't kill it due to sand/dust getting in the hinge.
I treat all these phones as normal phones, so taken to the beach, out cycling etc, the point of having the phone is flexibility of a big screen any where you are in the world, and it does honestly make replying to email/reading documents on the go so much easier. Used like any other phone in the real world they are absolutely not as reliable as slab phone, however for me the productivity element means I'm still willing to put up with screen failures. Once the screen on the Honor dies later this year I'll probably get a Fold 8 (or similar).
The Flip I suspect is similar, however you would hope Samsung is getting close to getting these things more reliable, though I think on. I might get a Flip for my wife to replace her Note 20, as the folded size difference is substantial without sacrificing usable screen size that much.
However I think so far to date only the current Google Pixel Fold has a full IP68 rating, which means in theory taking it to the beach wouldn't kill it due to sand/dust getting in the hinge.
Edited by gangzoom on Friday 30th January 09:40
I've had a Samsung Z Flip 7 since it was released in July 2025. I was coming from an Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max.
I've had no issues with the phone at all and I must open and close it around 100+ times a day!
The best thing is the size means its so easy to carry in your pocket and handle compared to a slab phone. Once I open it up, I have the full size screen (6.7") that I had previously on the Apple iPhone Pro Max.
You can also do so much on the 4" outer screen like respond to messages, watch YouTube videos, take selfies with the main cameras, etc.
The Gemini AI built in is great as well.
One of the most satisfying ownership things is opening and closing the phone to answer and end calls. Feels like I'm back in the mid 2000s with my Motorola V3 Razr.
I've had no issues with the phone at all and I must open and close it around 100+ times a day!
The best thing is the size means its so easy to carry in your pocket and handle compared to a slab phone. Once I open it up, I have the full size screen (6.7") that I had previously on the Apple iPhone Pro Max.
You can also do so much on the 4" outer screen like respond to messages, watch YouTube videos, take selfies with the main cameras, etc.
The Gemini AI built in is great as well.
One of the most satisfying ownership things is opening and closing the phone to answer and end calls. Feels like I'm back in the mid 2000s with my Motorola V3 Razr.
DKS said:
I'm sooo intrigued too.
Given that there's nothing better than my current S24U on the market, I might just buy a Flip7 outright to see how it is with the S24 as a backup if it fails.
There is a thread of sorts:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Exact same situation for me. S24 Ultra has been treating me very well but it is a big brute of a phone, I've a magbak case which does highlight it's squareness, can make fitting in certain jeans pockets etc a bit of a pest. Given that there's nothing better than my current S24U on the market, I might just buy a Flip7 outright to see how it is with the S24 as a backup if it fails.
There is a thread of sorts:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I plan on getting a flip or potentially a RAZR ultra and keeping the S24U for photography (I use it for work, mostly property photographs).
I'd ideally love a fold but I can't justify the cost of it. I've now got a tablet that I use at home so browsing less and less on my phone & the flip ticks a lot of boxes.
I hope one day Samsung figure out a foldable with space for the ultra cameras or somewhere close to them as that's my main hold back at the moment.
Having second thoughts after reading some of the reviews online, mostly issues with the screen obviously.
I would need it to last 5+ years to justify the cost - but a lot of people seem to upgrade these flip phones every year or two.
I am going to hang fire for a few weeks and maybe back to looking at the Pixel 10.
I would need it to last 5+ years to justify the cost - but a lot of people seem to upgrade these flip phones every year or two.
I am going to hang fire for a few weeks and maybe back to looking at the Pixel 10.
Rod200SX said:
I hope one day Samsung figure out a foldable with space for the ultra cameras or somewhere close to them as that's my main hold back at the moment.
The reason I keep buying Foldables is because for me they are a massive productivity tool. The cameras on them are fine, but their main design feature is the massive screen which essentially is almost like having an iPad mini anywhere. When you add in a good Megasafe stand you essentially have a portable office anywhere.I also use an iPad Pro alot when traveling between sites and at face to face meetings because it's easier than a laptop but I can live without the iPad but not the Foldable. The other bit for me is the fact the Foldable works as a phone unlike a iPad or Laptop, I probably spend a hour on it as a phone everyday either in the car or handheld.
I've simply accepted these things are just another consumable needed for work, when they break (and they always do) I just get another one. I've got a good routine worked out now. Have a Pixel 10 Pro for weekend (to reduce use of the Foldables), also it means when I send the Foldables off for screen replacements I'm not left without a phone.
The screen on the current one is coming up to 12 months old, I expect it to fail some time in the summer.....I get about 18 months out of these things before they die.
Supersam83 said:
I've had a Samsung Z Flip 7 since it was released in July 2025. I was coming from an Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max.
I've had no issues with the phone at all and I must open and close it around 100+ times a day!
Give if time, make sure you have looked at the warranty claim clauses, sometimes the manufacturers.will try and claim 'physical damage' as a way to get out of the warranty. It's not a IF with these things and screen failures surrently but WHEN.I've had no issues with the phone at all and I must open and close it around 100+ times a day!
IP68 rating might change this, but the Samsung Foldables aren't dust proof, so dust/sand will get into the hinge and kill it over time.
I've tried foldables (and flippables) a couple of times over the past couple of years and have always gone back to the iPhone.
I like the idea but recently bought an iPad Mini and it's no bother having that in my bag so I 'flip' between the two.
I didn't like the plasticky screens and they were definitely breakages waiting to happen.
I won't go into the UI experiences over the Apple as it's largely irrelevant here. However, it does look like Apple will be releasing a folding phone at some point soon so I'd quite happily give it another shot as and when.
I like the idea but recently bought an iPad Mini and it's no bother having that in my bag so I 'flip' between the two.
I didn't like the plasticky screens and they were definitely breakages waiting to happen.
I won't go into the UI experiences over the Apple as it's largely irrelevant here. However, it does look like Apple will be releasing a folding phone at some point soon so I'd quite happily give it another shot as and when.
DKS said:
I'm sooo intrigued too.
Given that there's nothing better than my current S24U on the market, I might just buy a Flip7 outright to see how it is with the S24 as a backup if it fails.
There is a thread of sorts:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Another S24U owner here. I've had an Oppo Find X9 Pro for a month, and it's truly a step beyond the S24. three-day battery life and an amazing camera system. Samsung has a lot of catching up to do.Given that there's nothing better than my current S24U on the market, I might just buy a Flip7 outright to see how it is with the S24 as a backup if it fails.
There is a thread of sorts:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Just as an update I bought an S24 Ultra instead. My main concern was warranty but giffgaff have them "as new" currently for £599 with 2 years warranty which will do me. I have seen a few sell on ebay for around £500 with quite a lot of cosmetic wear so I think thats not a bad deal for what I am getting.. will see when it arrives. Amusingly I checked on my account and the A32 that I have was £249 over 5 years ago so I think I had my monies worth!
gotoPzero said:
Just as an update I bought an S24 Ultra instead. My main concern was warranty but giffgaff have them "as new" currently for £599 with 2 years warranty which will do me. I have seen a few sell on ebay for around £500 with quite a lot of cosmetic wear so I think thats not a bad deal for what I am getting.. will see when it arrives. Amusingly I checked on my account and the A32 that I have was £249 over 5 years ago so I think I had my monies worth!
You won't regret the S24U, it's a monster of a phone. I'll likely be getting a flip phone or sorts next but I'll be keeping the S24 for photography and potentially as a note pad for work. I'd install Goodlock off the samsung store, you can make a bunch of decent quality of life upgrades to your own taste.
Enjoy the S-pen as they downgraded it with the S25. Even if you don't use it, take it out for a sniff every so often
fine smell of plastics/electric. Yeah I have been really impressed with it so far. The camera in particular.
Not used the pen yet - but will be having a play with it when I get a min. I saw goodlock mentioned elsewhere so will be downloading that.
The one thing thats also been impressive is the AI features - very good.
Not used the pen yet - but will be having a play with it when I get a min. I saw goodlock mentioned elsewhere so will be downloading that.
The one thing thats also been impressive is the AI features - very good.
I'm on a Motorola Razr for a change right now, but between me, my wife and my SIL I think we've had nine modern flip phones, eight of which were Samsung Flip models.
I renovate houses. Mine has a hard life and is always getting bashed or covered in dust and crap. I will never, ever go back to a surfboard.
Anyone who finds them fragile has to be hamfisted from where I'm sat. Apart from the line forming after 12 months on the Samsungs, which has always been sorted under warranty once per phone (because the factory screen protector is applied flat, subsequent ones don't seem to fail once applied to the used screen) zero issues across the nine units.
I renovate houses. Mine has a hard life and is always getting bashed or covered in dust and crap. I will never, ever go back to a surfboard.
Anyone who finds them fragile has to be hamfisted from where I'm sat. Apart from the line forming after 12 months on the Samsungs, which has always been sorted under warranty once per phone (because the factory screen protector is applied flat, subsequent ones don't seem to fail once applied to the used screen) zero issues across the nine units.
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