Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

Name: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 4962

Manufacturer: Samsung

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is a foldable smartphone that combines a compact clamshell form factor with a 6.7″ OLED display capable of 426 ppi pixel density, 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 2600 nits. Running Android 15, it includes a secondary external screen, Always-On Display support, and HDR10+ compatibility, making it a well-rounded option in the foldable smartphone category. The device carries an IPX8 rating, weighs 187 g, and measures just 6.9 mm in thickness when unfolded.

Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is powered by the Samsung Exynos 2400 processor built on a 4 nm process, paired with 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM running at 4200 MHz and 256 GB of internal storage. The dual-lens rear camera system offers 50 MP and 12 MP sensors with optical image stabilization and 4K video recording at 60 fps. On the battery side, a 4000 mAh cell supports 25W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

Pros

The foldable design combined with an IPX8 waterproof rating makes it resistant to water submersion without sacrificing its compact clamshell form factor
A 6.7-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 2600 nits brightness, and HDR10+ support delivers vivid and smooth visuals in various lighting conditions
The secondary external screen adds practical convenience without needing to unfold the device for quick interactions
Charging flexibility is covered through 25W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging
The dual-lens rear camera supports optical image stabilization, 4K video at 60 fps, RAW capture, and a broad set of manual controls for flexible shooting
Wireless connectivity is comprehensive, covering 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC alongside GPS and Galileo satellite support

Cons

The 4000 mAh battery capacity is relatively modest for a device with a large foldable display and a power-hungry chipset
USB connectivity is limited to USB 2.0 despite the Type-C port, which restricts wired data transfer speeds
No 3.5 mm headphone jack is present, and aptX Bluetooth audio is not supported, limiting wired and high-quality wireless audio options
The display does not feature branded damage-resistant glass, which may raise concerns about scratch and impact durability on a foldable screen
There is no external memory slot, so users are limited to the 256 GB of built-in storage with no option to expand it

Who is this for?

This device is a strong fit for users who prioritize a compact, pocketable form factor without giving up a large screen experience, since the clamshell fold reduces the physical footprint while still unfolding to a 6.7-inch OLED display. The IPX8 waterproof rating and robust sensor suite make it well-suited for those with active or varied daily routines who need a phone that holds up in different environments. Photography enthusiasts who value creative control will also find value here, given the dual-lens rear camera with manual exposure, ISO, RAW shooting, and 4K 60fps video recording alongside optical image stabilization. Additionally, users who rely on fast wireless connectivity will benefit from 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and the convenience of wireless and reverse wireless charging.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who demand extended battery life through heavy daily usage may find the 4000 mAh battery insufficient for a device with a large foldable display and a multi-core processor running at sustained loads. Those who frequently transfer large files between their phone and a computer will be limited by the USB 2.0 interface on the Type-C port, which significantly restricts wired data throughput. The absence of an external memory slot also makes this a poor choice for users who regularly work with large volumes of locally stored media and need expandable storage beyond the fixed 256 GB. Audiophiles or users who prefer wired listening will find the lack of a 3.5 mm headphone jack and aptX support a meaningful drawback.

Design:

water resistance	Waterproof
weight	187 g
thickness	6.9 mm
width	71.9 mm
height	165.1 mm
volume	81.907761 cm³
Ingress Protection (IP) rating	IPX8
can be folded	✓

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is a foldable device measuring 165.1 mm in height, 71.9 mm in width, and just 6.9 mm in thickness, with a total volume of 81.91 cm³ and a weight of 187 g. It carries an IPX8 ingress protection rating, classifying it as waterproof against submersion in water.

Display:

Display type	OLED/AMOLED
screen size	6.7"
pixel density	426 ppi
resolution	1080 x 2640 px
refresh rate	120Hz
brightness (typical)	2600 nits
has branded damage-resistant glass	✕
supports HDR10	✓
supports HDR10+	✓
Always-On Display	✓
Has a secondary screen	✓
has a touch screen	✓

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE features a 6.7″ OLED/AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 2640 px and a pixel density of 426 ppi, delivering sharp and detailed visuals. The display runs at a 120Hz refresh rate and reaches a typical brightness of 2600 nits, while supporting both HDR10 and HDR10+ content. Always-On Display is available, and a secondary screen is also present. The panel does not include branded damage-resistant glass.

Performance:

internal storage	256GB
RAM	8GB
Chipset (SoC) name	Samsung Exynos 2400
GPU name	Xclipse 940
CPU speed	2 x 2.9 & 3 x 2.6 & 4 x 2 & 1 x 3.2 GHz
Geekbench 6 result (multi)	7000
Geekbench 6 result (single)	2198
GPU clock speed	1009 MHz
Has integrated LTE	✓
RAM speed	4200 MHz
semiconductor size	4 nm
Supports 64-bit	✓
DirectX version	DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics	✓
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✓
CPU threads	10 threads
Uses HMP	✓
Has TrustZone	✓
maximum memory bandwidth	64 GB/s
maximum memory amount	24GB
uses multithreading	✓
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	6W
DDR memory version	5

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is powered by the Samsung Exynos 2400 chipset, built on a 4 nm process with a 10-thread CPU configuration spanning clock speeds of 1 x 3.2, 2 x 2.9, 3 x 2.6, and 4 x 2.0 GHz, and a thermal design power of 6W. The SoC employs big.LITTLE architecture with Heterogeneous Multi-Processing, supports 64-bit computing and TrustZone security, and includes integrated LTE. Graphics are handled by the Xclipse 940 GPU clocked at 1009 MHz with DirectX 12 support. The device comes with 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM running at 4200 MHz, a maximum memory bandwidth of 64 GB/s, a maximum supported memory amount of 24 GB, and 256 GB of internal storage. Geekbench 6 scores are recorded at 2198 for single-core and 7000 for multi-core performance.

Cameras:

megapixels (main camera)	50 & 12 MP
wide aperture (main camera)	2.2 & 1.8f
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera	✓
megapixels (front camera)	10MP
has built-in optical image stabilization	✓
video recording (main camera)	2160 x 60 fps
Has a dual-tone LED flash	✕
number of flash LEDs	1
has a BSI sensor	✓
has a CMOS sensor	✓
has continuous autofocus when recording movies	✓
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos	✓
supports slow-motion video recording	✓
has a built-in HDR mode	✓
has manual exposure	✓
has a flash	✓
has manual ISO	✓
has a serial shot mode	✓
has manual focus	✓
has a front camera	✓
Has laser autofocus	✕
Shoots 360° panorama	✕
has manual white balance	✓
shoots raw	✓
has touch autofocus	✓
can create panoramas in-camera	✓
wide aperture (front camera)	2.2f
Has timelapse function	✓
Has a front-facing LED flash	✕
has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera	✕
Has a RGB LED flash	✕

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE features a dual-lens rear camera system with 50 MP and 12 MP sensors at apertures of f/1.8 and f/2.2 respectively, both backed by a BSI CMOS sensor and optical image stabilization. Video recording reaches up to 2160p at 60 fps, with continuous autofocus during recording and slow-motion video also supported. For stills, the camera offers phase-detection and touch autofocus, manual controls for exposure, ISO, focus, and white balance, along with HDR mode, burst shooting, RAW capture, in-camera panoramas, and timelapse. A single LED flash is present, though dual-tone and RGB flash variants are not included. The 10 MP front camera has an aperture of f/2.2 and is a single-lens unit without a front-facing flash.

Operating system:

Android version	Android 15
has clipboard warnings	✓
has location privacy options	✓
has camera/microphone privacy options	✓
has Mail Privacy Protection	✕
has theme customization	✓
can block app tracking	✓
blocks cross-site tracking	✕
has on-device machine learning	✓
has notification permissions	✓
has media picker	✓
Can play games while they download	✓
has dark mode	✓
has Wi-Fi password sharing	✕
has battery health check	✓
has an extra dim mode	✓
has focus modes	✕
has dynamic theming	✓
can offload apps	✓
Has customizable notifications	✓
has Live Text	✓
has full-page screenshots	✓
supports split screen	✓
gets direct OS updates	✕
has PiP	✓
Can be used as a PC	✕
Has sharing intents	✓
has a child lock	✓
Supports widgets	✓
Is free and open source	✓
Has offline voice recognition	✓
has voice commands	✓
Tracks the current position of a mobile device	✓
is a multi-user system	✓
has Quick Start	✕

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE runs Android 15 and includes a broad set of privacy controls, covering location access, camera and microphone permissions, clipboard warnings, and app tracking blocking, though cross-site tracking blocking and Mail Privacy Protection are not present. On the customization side, it supports dark mode, dynamic and manual theme customization, widgets, and customizable notifications, while focus modes and Wi-Fi password sharing are not available. Productivity features include split-screen multitasking, Picture-in-Picture, full-page screenshots, Live Text, a media picker, sharing intents, and the ability to play games while they download. The system also supports on-device machine learning, offline voice recognition, voice commands, multi-user accounts, app offloading, child lock, battery health check, extra dim mode, and device position tracking. Direct OS updates from the vendor are not supported, and Quick Start is absent.

Battery:

battery power	4000 mAh
has wireless charging	✓
Supports fast charging	✓
charging speed	25W
wireless charging speed	15W
has reverse wireless charging	✓
reverse wireless charging speed	4.5W
has a removable battery	✕
has a battery level indicator	✓
has a rechargeable battery	✓

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE houses a 4000 mAh rechargeable battery with a built-in level indicator, though it is not user-removable. It supports 25W wired fast charging as well as 15W wireless charging, and can also act as a reverse wireless charger for other devices at 4.5W.

Audio:

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✕
has stereo speakers	✓
has aptX	✕
Has a radio	✕

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE includes stereo speakers but omits a 3.5 mm headphone jack, aptX Bluetooth audio support, and a built-in radio.

Connectivity & Features:

has 5G support	✓
Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
SIM cards	1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Bluetooth version	5.4
has an external memory slot	✕
Has USB Type-C	✓
USB version	2
has NFC	✓
download speed	9640 MBits/s
upload speed	2550 MBits/s
Has a fingerprint scanner	✓
is DLNA-certified	✕
has a gyroscope	✓
supports ANT+	✕
Has a heart rate monitor	✕
has GPS	✓
has a compass	✓
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Has an infrared sensor	✕
has an accelerometer	✓
has a cellular module	✓
Has a barometer	✓
Uses 3D facial recognition	✕
Has an iris scanner	✕
Stylus included	✕
supports Galileo	✓
Has motion tracking	✕
Has optical tracking	✕
Has a built-in projector	✕

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE supports 5G connectivity with download speeds of up to 9640 Mbit/s and upload speeds of up to 2550 Mbit/s, alongside Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, and 6E, and Bluetooth 5.4. It accepts one physical SIM and one eSIM, and connects via a USB Type-C port running USB 2.0; there is no external memory slot. NFC is present, and a fingerprint scanner handles biometric authentication, while 3D facial recognition, an iris scanner, and a stylus are not included. On the sensor front, the device integrates a gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer, compass, GPS, and Galileo satellite support, though it lacks an infrared sensor, heart rate monitor, and motion or optical tracking. DLNA certification and ANT+ support are also absent, and no built-in projector is included.

Miscellaneous:

has a video light	✓
Has sapphire glass display	✕
Has an e-paper display	✕

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE includes a video light, while a sapphire glass display and an e-paper display are not part of its feature set.

Final Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE presents a well-rounded foldable smartphone that balances a distinctive clamshell design with a capable feature set, anchored by its 6.7-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 2600 nits brightness alongside IPX8 water resistance that adds genuine day-to-day durability. The Exynos 2400 chipset, versatile dual-lens camera system with full manual controls and 4K video, and comprehensive connectivity including 5G and Wi-Fi 6E round out a specification sheet that covers most modern use cases competently. That said, users with demanding storage needs or heavy file-transfer workflows may encounter friction from the fixed 256 GB storage and USB 2.0 limitation. Overall, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is a solid choice for users drawn to the foldable form factor who want a feature-complete daily driver without significant compromises in core areas.