[Unboxing] Galaxy Z Flip7: The Compact AI Smartphone in the Palm of Your Hand

With its pocket-friendly compact design and stylish aesthetic, the Galaxy Z Flip series has remained a fan favourite — and now it’s back, more sophisticated than ever. 

Making its debut at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in Brooklyn, the Galaxy Z Flip7 instantly grabbed attention with its significantly larger FlexWindow and innovative AI features — all optimised for the foldable form factor. 

From design to usability, Samsung Newsroom unboxed the Galaxy Z Flip7 to explore how the device has been taken to the next level.  

▲ The Galaxy Z Flip7 and its packaging 

Right Out of the Box: First Impressions of the Galaxy Z Flip7 

Contents of the Galaxy Z Flip7 box

The cover of the slim black package features a design element inspired by the Galaxy Z Flip7, creating a minimal yet premium impression. The Galaxy Z Flip7 box contains the device, a USB-C cable and a simple user manual. 

▲ The Galaxy Z Flip7

When lifting the device out of the box, the first thing that stands out is how light and compact it feels in your hand. The Galaxy Z Flip7 is the slimmest model in the Galaxy Z Flip series yet, measuring just 13.7mm thick when folded. 

▲ The Armor FlexHinge provides smooth, reliable folding over extended use.

▲ The Galaxy Z Flip7 is slimmer than ever, measuring 13.7mm thick when folded and 6.5mm when unfolded.

The Armor Aluminum Frame and Armor FlexHinge create a sleek but strong appearance, conveying a sense of stability when held in the hand. 

▲ The back of the Galaxy Z Flip7

In a first for the Galaxy Z series, the Blue Shadow color is available in a luxurious navy tone — enhancing the Galaxy Z Flip7’s iconic design and making it stand out even more. 

▲ The colours of the Galaxy Z Flip7

FlexWindow: Capturing High-Quality Selfies on a Larger Screen, Without Unfolding 

▲ A comparison of the FlexWindow sizes between the Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Flip7

The most noticeable change in the Galaxy Z Flip7 is its FlexWindow. The bezel surrounding the dual cameras measures just 1.25mm thick, making the 4.1-inch FlexWindow1 — which spans the entire surface — the largest ever featured in the Galaxy Z Flip series. 

Even when it’s folded, users can easily handle essential daily tasks directly from the FlexWindow, taking the out-of-your-pocket, ready-to-use foldable experience to the next level. 

▲ Front view of the Galaxy Z Flip7 with the FlexWindow

When the screen is turned on, its bright and vivid display provides a clear, expansive view. Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip7 delivers a peak brightness of up to 2,600 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate, allowing users to enjoy a variety of content with stunning clarity. 

Dragging the camera icon to launch FlexCam opens a wide camera preview on the FlexWindow. When users turn on the Cover camera effects feature, first introduced on the Galaxy Z Flip7, the ring that surrounds the dual camera hole will change colour depending on the shooting mode, immediately capturing the users’ attention: white for standard, yellow for photo and red for video). This allows the users to see the current mode at a glance. 

▲ The activated FlexCam displays its status with coloured rings around the camera lenses.

The Zoom Slider on the FlexWindow allows for intuitive zooming in or out with a simple swipe, making it easier to adjust the camera angle for selfies. When taking full-body shots or group photos with friends, the Auto Zoom feature2 automatically adjusts the framing based on the subject’s position, ensuring a well-balanced composition. 

Meanwhile, users can apply filters in real time directly on the FlexWindow, allowing them to capture their desired look without additional editing. Thanks to this feature, users can take the perfect selfie — using only the FlexWindow — to mark their first encounter with the Galaxy Z Flip7. 

A New FlexWindow Optimised for AI 

The FlexWindow becomes even more powerful when combined with intelligent AI features. With the latest Android 16-based One UI 8, the Galaxy Z Flip7 offers a UX optimised for the form factor, enabling a more intuitive and seamless AI experience right from the FlexWindow. 

Long pressing the power button launches the AI agent to activate Google Gemini.3 After initiating the camera view and asking a question like “Can you recommend an outfit colour that matches today’s makeup?”, a natural conversation follows, with real-time styling tips provided to complement the user’s makeup. 

With the Galaxy Z Flip7, users can effortlessly handle everyday tasks — such as adding calendar events or getting local recommendations — using only voice commands from the FlexWindow. Moreover, users can also engage in a conversation to receive real-time information, just like chatting with a friend. 

Taking it a step further, Now Bar4, located at the bottom of the FlexWindow, enables users to instantly control music and video playback, as well as quickly check information from various apps and get real-time updates. Meanwhile, Now Brief5 delivers personalised information based on location, time and usage patterns — which can also be accessed without unfolding the device — further enhancing everyday convenience. 

▲ Now Brief

Unfolded: More Powerful, More Versatile 

Even when the device is folded, the Galaxy Z Flip7 offers versatility for users. When it’s unfolded, there is even more that the Galaxy Z Flip7’s main display has to offer. 

▲ A comparison of the main displays of the Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Flip7

The larger screen and expansive feel of the Galaxy Z Flip7 immediately stand out when placed side by side with its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip6. The 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X6 main display delivers vibrant image quality and a smooth refresh rate, offering a more immersive viewing experience. 

The Galaxy Z Flip7 is also the first in the Galaxy Z series to support Samsung DeX. By unfolding the device and connecting it to an external display, mouse or keyboard, users can instantly turn it into a portable workstation. 

Compact in form yet powerful with AI, the Galaxy Z Flip7 redefines the foldable mobile experience, offering seamless, ready-in-your-pocket AI usability and expanded functionality when unfolded. Samsung looks forward to how the Galaxy Z Flip7 will shape users’ everyday life.