The external display on Samsung's new foldable isn't just for show: with the 4,1-inch Infinity FlexWindow, the Galaxy Z Flip7 turns its lid into a truly useful space. Beyond checking the time, you can now Reply to messages, start video calls, manage widgets, translate on the fly, and take photos with the camera. without opening the phone.
This evolution changes habits. The FlexWindow is larger, brighter, and smoother, and it also relies on Galaxy AI to make everyday tasks require fewer touches. The goal is clear: do more with your phone closed, reduce distractions and gain autonomy in everyday life, with an experience reminiscent of an advanced smartwatch, but with a richer touch interface.
4,1″ Infinity FlexWindow: What it is and why it matters
Samsung takes the leap that many foldable users have been asking for: a truly usable cover. The Flip7's FlexWindow is a panel 4,1-inch Super AMOLED which stretches from edge to edge across the top half of the device. Its resolution is X and, depending on the mode, it can operate at 60 or 120 Hz to maintain fluidity.
Visibility in the sun is no longer a problem. Both the external and main screens reach up to 2.600 nits of maximum brightness and add technology vision booster, which improves contrast and readability outdoors. The result is that, even in midday in July, you can read notifications, view maps, or review photos without squinting.
Beyond numbers, the key is actual usage. From the FlexWindow you can reply to quick messages with a full keyboard, check your calendar, control music playback, or check your fitness level. And all with the tactile feedback and smooth scrolling you'd expect from a high-end smartphone.
Productivity without opening your phone
The cover is no longer a mirror of the interior: it is a active window to your tasksWith Now Bar you see the real-time activity of certain apps (podcast progress, alerts and navigation between tasks) and with Now Brief you receive a daily briefing with traffic, calendar, reminders or health without unlocking the home screen.
Google AI integration comes right on top. Gemini Live is available in the FlexWindow for hands-free voice queries: ask for your flight details from Samsung Wallet, create reminders to leave for the airport, search for highly rated restaurants where you travel, and save everything to Samsung Notes. You can even share what you're seeing with the camera and ask for contextual help (e.g., deciding which outfit matches Seoul's weather).
The interface also adapts to you. The new Stretch Clock wraps the background without covering up what's important, and AI personalization suggests backgrounds, color palettes, emojis and widgets optimized for one-handed operation of the Flip7.
Camera and creativity from the FlexWindow
The biggest practical benefit of the FlexWindow is photography. Thanks to it, you can use the 50 MP main camera for quality close-up selfies, preview your frame without opening your phone, and shoot comfortably in Flex mode on a table.
The Camera App on the cover is more capable: with Real-Time Filters You preview the style before shooting; with the new Zoom Slider You can zoom in or out with a swipe to capture the whole body or fit the whole group; and with Dual Preview both the person taking the photo and the person in it see the composition in real time.
In video and at night, the Flip7 also progresses. The rear camera system combines a 50 MP wide-angle (Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8) with a 12 MP ultra wide angle, supported by Samsung's next-generation imaging engine (ProVisual Engine). For dark scenes, Night Mode and 10 bit HDR offer richer color and contrast, while intelligent motion detection reduces noise by separating subject and background.
If you like creative editing, Studio Portrait (in Photo Assist) transforms portraits into cartoon-style, fisheye, or more professional-looking shots. And if you're shooting for social media, Flex mode doubles as a tripod without any accessories: simply angle your phone at 90°, check the frame on the cover, and you're done.
Home screen and multimedia experience
When you unfold it, the show continues. The inner screen is a 2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 6,9X, with 21:9 format and resolution 2520 x 1080. Its adaptive refresh rate of 1 to 120 Hz automatically adjusts: lower to save battery when reading and higher to games and super-smooth scrolling.
The extra diagonal and panoramic format make the Flip7 feel like a classic phone in your hand, but with the versatility of folding. Whether watching movies, playing games, or reviewing documents on a split screen, the combination of high brightness and AMOLED colors is noticeable. alive and precise.
Performance, battery and connectivity
Inside beats a 3nm processor (Exynos 2500) customized for Galaxy, with a more powerful CPU, GPU, and NPU than the previous generation. It is accompanied 12 GB of RAM and options of 256 or 512 GB internal storage.
Autonomy also goes up a level: the Flip7 integrates 4.300 mAh, the largest battery seen in a Z Flip. According to the lab, it can reach up to 31 hours of video playback on a single charge, always depending on actual usage and the network. When charged, it has 25 W per cable (50% in ~30 min), wireless charging 2.0 y Wireless PowerShare to power other compatible devices.
In connectivity it comes complete: 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 (Network availability subject to market and router). And there's a productive surprise: for the first time in the Flip range, Samsung DeX comes to the Flip7 to transform it into a PC-like experience when connected to an external display.
Design, materials and durability
It's the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 thinnest to date. Folded stays in 13,7 mm and open in 6,5 mm, with a weight of 188 gIn hand, it feels more stylized, with thin bezels and an iconic silhouette.
Water protection reaches IP48 under laboratory conditions (up to 1,5 m of fresh water for 30 min). As always, avoid beaches and pools, and remember that resistance may decrease with use.
One UI 8, Android 16, and improved security
The Flip7 is born with Android 16 and One UI 8, and a battery of AI features that fit especially well with its format. The experience is multimodal: voice, text, camera, and widgets work together to reduce friction.
In security, Samsung strengthens the foundation: Knox Matrix extends protection across devices in the Galaxy ecosystem; and the new Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP) Creates encrypted storage environments per app within the phone's secure area, so each app can access only its own sensitive information.
Furthermore, Secure Wi‑Fi It incorporates quantum-resistant encryption for connection key exchange (availability and free quota vary depending on Android version and market). This is a further step toward maintaining privacy even on public networks.
AI on Deck: Real-Life Cases That Save Time
The beauty of having AI in the FlexWindow is that you don't have to have to open your phone for everything. Beyond Gemini Live by voice, the cover boosts Useful routines and notifications No distractions: Check your carpool ETA, the song playing, or the latest soccer scores at a glance.
For travel, the FlexWindow + Gemini Live combination is extremely convenient: dictate quick notes, reserves In Samsung Notes, create context-based reminders and view them recommendations nearby with the camera pointing at the location. And if you're in a hurry, reply to basic messages from the cover using a keyboard or quick templates.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: a more affordable alternative
Along with the Flip7, Samsung launches the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, designed to bring the foldable experience to more users. It maintains the clamshell format and an interior panel 2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 6,7X (2640 x 1080, 22:9, 120 Hz adaptive) and a cover 3,4-inch Super AMOLED (748 x 720).
Your platform is a Exynos 2400, with memory of 8 GB and options of 128 / 256 GB storage. The battery is 4.000 mAh with the same charging advantages (25W wired, wireless 2.0 and PowerShare). In cameras, it repeats 50 MP wide angle y 12 MP ultra wide angle, with 10 MP selfie inside.
It shares the focus on AI, support for 5G/LTE, Wi‑Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 (market dependent), and retains the rugged body with Victus 2 and Armor Aluminum. Offered in black and white, with availability varying by region.
Colors, memory and other practical details
The Flip7 is available in Blue Shadow, Jet‑Black and Coral‑red, with a tone Mint exclusive online (availability by market). The main configurations are 12/256 GB and 12/512 GB.
In sensors and biometrics it includes capacitive side print, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic, Hall, proximity and light. On SIM, it supports Nano SIM and eSIM (multi-eSIM in supported markets), subject to operator support.
Some countries offer additional launch benefits, such as Gemini Live or Google AI Pro promos for six months, and Samsung Care+ for accidental damage coverage (conditions vary by region). Some carriers also include the Flip7 in their catalogs with installment financing.
A note of context: the foldable ecosystem
Samsung has also unveiled its other foldable phones in parallel. New features of the Galaxy z fold7 (larger internal screen, Android 16 as standard, focus on productivity and camera improvements), which serve to understand the global strategy, although do not apply directly to the Flip7 or its FlexWindow. The common idea is clear: thinner and lighter, more AI, and better use of every inch of screen.
Key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
- Screens: External 4,1″ Super AMOLED (1048 x 948, 60/120 Hz, up to 2.600 nits, Vision Booster). Internal 6,9″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2520 x 1080, 21:9, 1‑120 Hz).
- Processor and memory: Exynos 2500 (3 nm) with 12 GB RAM; 256/512 GB storage.
- Chambers: Rear 50 MP (wide, OIS, F1.8) + 12 MP (ultra-wide); front 10 MP.
- Battery and charging: 4.300 mAh; 25W wired (50% ~30 min), wireless 2.0 and Wireless PowerShare.
- Connectivity: 5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 (market dependent); DeX for the first time on Flip.
- Dimensions and weight: 13,7 mm folded / 6,5 mm unfolded; 188 g.
- Resistance: IP48; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2; Armor Aluminum; Armor FlexHinge hinge.
- Software and security: Android 16, One UI 8, Galaxy AI; KEEP, Knox Matrix, Secure Wi-Fi.
Notes and conditions that you should know
Screen diagonals are measured in the full rectangle; actual viewable area is reduced due to rounded corners and camera holes. 50 MP resolution applies to the rear wide angle. The autonomy (for example, the 31 hours of video) depends on usage, connection and settings, and is based on internal testing with pre-release models. charge at 25W requires compatible adapter (sold separately). availability of Wi-Fi 7, eSIM, AI features or DeX Varies by market, carrier, and software version. IP48 means immersion in freshwater up to 1,5 m for 30 minutes; avoid beach/pool use and dry if wet. Gemini Live and other Google services require account, connection and may not be available in all countries.
The Galaxy Z Flip7's FlexWindow isn't just bigger; it's more capable and better integrated with AI to take steps off your toes. Between the 50MP selfie camera with flip preview, the 4.300mAh battery with plenty of charging, 3nm hardware, DeX, and a thinner, more durable build, the Flip7 cements the idea of a really useful foldable phone with the phone closedIf you were looking for a deck that really adds up, here are the wickers for everyday use, not just for showing off. Share this information so more users know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7.