Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the cheaper of the two at $1,100 versus $1,799, a difference of about $699. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 stands out for compact flip form factor, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is praised for first foldable with ipx8 water resistance. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 if…
- →Compact flip form factor
- →Large 3.9-inch cover display
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 if…
- →First foldable with IPX8 water resistance
- →S Pen support on inner display
- →120Hz on both inner and cover screens
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Pros
- Compact flip form factor
- Large 3.9-inch cover display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 25W charging is slow
- Still visible crease on inner display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
Pros
- First foldable with IPX8 water resistance
- S Pen support on inner display
- 120Hz on both inner and cover screens
- Under-display camera for seamless inner screen
- Multi-window multitasking
Cons
- $1799 is prohibitively expensive
- Heavy at 271 g
- Under-display camera quality is poor
- Same cameras as Fold 2
- S Pen not included and no storage silo
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 11, One UI 3.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 271 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 85 x 72 x 14.6 mm (folded) | 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP under-display (inner) |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches (inner), 3.9 inches (cover) | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (inner) | 2208 x 1768 (inner), 2268 x 832 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz (both) |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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