Galaxy Z Flip7 vs Flip7 FE

Samsung has officially dropped its latest foldables, and this time, it’s offering a dual option for fans of the clamshell design — the Galaxy Z Flip7 and the slightly more affordable Galaxy Z Flip7 FE. While both models fold neatly into a compact size and share a familiar silhouette, they’re tailored for different users. One aims to be a feature-packed pocket companion, while the other delivers the core experience without going overboard.

Design & Display: Edges Make All the Difference

At a glance, both Flip7 models retain the iconic foldable look, but the Flip7’s design leans more futuristic, especially with the new edge-to-edge 4.1-inch FlexWindow. This cover screen isn’t just for checking the time — it now allows real interaction with apps, previews, voice input, and even full selfies. It’s bold, bright (2600 nits), and fluid with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The Flip7 FE, while still functional, goes with a smaller 3.4-inch cover display. It handles basic info like notifications and Now Brief widgets but doesn’t support the full interactive experience of the Flip7’s FlexWindow. On the inside, both phones have 120Hz AMOLED main displays, but the Flip7 is larger at 6.9 inches, compared to 6.7 inches on the FE.

In terms of dimensions and feel, the Flip7 is slightly thinner and 1g lighter, a subtle but appreciated tweak for those wanting maximum pocketability.

Power & Performance: Flagship Muscle vs Smart Balance

Under the hood, the Flip7 is powered by a 3nm chip custom-built for Samsung — bringing faster AI, smoother multitasking, and better gaming performance. It also marks a first by including Samsung DeX, turning it into a mini workstation when connected to a monitor.

The Flip7 FE is no slouch, thanks to the Exynos 2400, which still provides solid day-to-day performance. However, it lacks DeX, and its focus is more on streamlined tasks and reliable user experience rather than high-performance computing or creative workflows.

The Flip7 gets a slightly larger 4,300mAh battery, while the FE packs 4,000mAh, both offering solid endurance and fast charging options. But Flip7 adds more smarts with AI-backed battery optimizations tied to its newer chipset.

Camera & AI Experience: Flip7 Wins the Selfie Crown

If selfies are your thing, the Z Flip7 is the one to beat. It brings Samsung’s best selfie experience yet, combining a powerful 50MP + 12MP dual rear setup, access to FlexCam, Real-Time Filters, Dual Preview, and a slick new Zoom Slider — all usable directly from the FlexWindow.

The Flip7 FE shares the same 50MP and 12MP combo, but lacks the rich selfie software suite and the larger FlexWindow that enables creative shooting angles and on-screen controls. Even though it uses the same front and rear lenses, the difference lies in how the hardware is supported by software.

Also, Flip7 gets more advanced AI tools like Gemini Live directly on the cover screen, real-time camera sharing, and personalized app previews — something the FE can’t replicate in full.

Software, Security & Ecosystem: Both Smart, One Smarter

Both phones run Android 16 with One UI 8, and both offer access to Samsung Knox, encrypted secure storage (KEEP), and post-quantum encryption for Wi-Fi. But Flip7 stretches things further with multimodal AI, more third-party FlexWindow integration, and deeper personalization — such as wallpapers that wrap around the clock and daily content curation via Now Brief and Now Bar.

The Flip7 FE offers a simpler software experience with less emphasis on interaction from the cover. For many users, this stripped-down approach might be ideal. But if you’re after full cover screen control, app previews, camera tools, and a more seamless AI assistant — Flip7 makes the smarter case.

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