The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is lastly right here, and it is a pretty iterative improve over its predecessor, bringing a brand new chipset, a refined design, and an up to date digicam system. However now, it is already time to start out trying on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, particularly for individuals who might wish to wait one other yr earlier than upgrading their telephones. So, what can we count on from the subsequent Samsung flip telephone?
Since we do not count on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to launch till the summer time of 2025, it is too early for rumors and leaks. Nevertheless, we are able to nonetheless speculate and talk about what we would wish to see primarily based on present traits and what we expect we all know. So, whereas we proceed testing the Galaxy Z Flip 6, listed below are the issues we wish to see on the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: What we all know to this point
Whereas we might not know something in regards to the design of the Galaxy Z Flip 7, we might already know what chips will energy it. Qualcomm is about to launch the next-generation Snapdragon chip later this yr, which would be the first to function the corporate’s new Oryon cores. These are present in Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Elite chips, powering new Copilot Plus PCs and promise to deliver unbelievable energy and effectivity.
We do not know any specifics in regards to the chip other than the truth that Oryon might be current. Nevertheless, we are able to guess that it will likely be a significant leap in efficiency.
In the meantime, Samsung is working by itself next-gen Exynos chip, which is able to possible be constructed on an improved 3nm course of that would deliver enhanced effectivity positive aspects which will even outpace the following Snapdragon flagship processor. Samsung can also be more likely to lean closely into AI processing to match choices from each Qualcomm and Google.
Elsewhere, we are able to guess that 12GB of RAM might be commonplace because it’s what’s out there on the Galaxy Z Flip 6, and the battery will possible be not less than 4,000mAh or larger.
We won’t say for positive if Samsung will change the design, however the firm has caught with the somewhat sq. and angular design for the previous few generations.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Every thing we wish to see
This is Android Central’s wishlist for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 primarily based on the specs and our restricted hands-on time with the Z Flip 6:
A bigger, extra useful cowl display screen
Samsung made waves when it launched the a lot bigger cowl display screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 5. This was the present development, in spite of everything, with firms like Motorola and OPPO choosing bigger exterior shows. Nevertheless, in comparison with its closest opponents, just like the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 and even final yr’s OPPO Discover N3 Flip, the Z Flip 6 remains to be on the smaller facet of flagship flip telephones.
With the Galaxy Z Flip 7, I might like to see Samsung enhance the scale of the duvet display screen whereas additionally eliminating the bizarre notch on the backside.
However even past that, I want to see Samsung present a greater cowl display screen expertise out of the field. In contrast to the Razr sequence, Samsung nonetheless makes customers undergo hoops to allow app use on the exterior show, with a restricted quantity out there through the Labs function and extra by accessible with a Good Lock module.
Samsung says it needs to deal with the widget expertise by offering higher performance for rapidly accessing sure apps with no need to dive into them, and that is fantastic, however we must always have the ability to have it each methods.
Much less edge, extra curves
There’s nothing flawed with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 design. Its flat body and again panels give the telephone a really clear look, and the addition of the color-matching digicam sensors is a pleasant contact. Nevertheless, holding telephones like this could truly damage.
I noticed this whereas reviewing the Galaxy S24 Plus; the sting of the body would dig into my fingers, making it very uncomfortable to carry the telephone after a while. After my temporary hands-on with the Galaxy Z Flip 6, I can inform this may possible be an issue right here, too.
Motorola has taken a unique method with a curved body, with again and canopy panels that seamlessly curve into it. The result’s a telephone that is pretty comfy to carry regardless of it being bigger than the Z Flip 6. I am not saying Samsung ought to go utterly curvy, however possibly a significant design re-do is so as after we have now largely gotten the identical factor for the previous few generations.
Quicker charging
I am joyful to see Samsung is lastly giving the Galaxy Z Flip 6 a battery life increase with the brand new 4,000mAh battery. With the extra environment friendly Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, this could assist customers obtain all-day battery life. Nevertheless, because the battery turns into bigger, the charging time will grow to be slower since Samsung has saved the identical 25W velocity.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 can take as a lot as an hour and a half to cost totally, and ain’t no one acquired time for that! In the meantime, OPPO and Motorola’s newest flip telephones present speeds of 44W and 45W, respectively, making it a lot much less of a trouble to get a very good quantity of juice earlier than heading out.
You have already acquired one-half of the equation, Samsung, however the others are exhibiting you up in a class you popularized!
Deliver again Bespoke
Among the finest issues about flip telephones is that they only look so good. Even with cheaper fashions, flip telephones are simply surprisingly trendy telephones, so it is no marvel why they seize a sure viewers. I really feel like Samsung actually had one thing going when it launched the Bespoke Version Galaxy Z Flip 3, permitting customers to combine and match totally different colour choices past the usual providing.
Even the Motorola Razr Plus 2024, which is available in some good colours, hasn’t been capable of match this degree of customizability.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 colours aren’t precisely my favourite, as I am not a fan of pastels, however with the ability to combine it up with totally different choices for the underside panel, the body/hinge, and the digicam sensors would make the shopping for course of a lot extra fascinating.
Galaxy Z Flip FE
Now that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 prices $100 greater than its predecessors, Samsung wants to contemplate giving us a less expensive mannequin to launch alongside the “flagship.” Just like different Fan Version fashions, Samsung ought to supply a Galaxy Z Flip FE to enchantment to shoppers not prepared to spend increasingly on a brand new telephone.
Motorola already does this by providing the Razr in Plus and non-Plus (lovingly referred to as the Minus) fashions. In reality, the corporate upped its sport by giving the cheaper mannequin the identical design as final yr’s flagship Razr Plus 2023, which is sort of a feat.
Samsung may do one thing related, by giving the Galaxy Z Flip 7 a bigger cowl display screen and “borrowing” the duvet display screen design from the Flip 5 and even the Flip 4 for a less expensive foldable. And for good measure, Samsung ought to cost $799 for this telephone, which is cheaper than a Pixel 8 Professional, however nonetheless greater than a the non-Plus Razr.
A greater Flip
The brand new Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a extra refined design and options the newest Snapdragon chip from Qualcomm, that means you will get the quickest speeds of any flip telephone. You may additionally get the newest GenAI options with Gemini and Galaxy AI, and the brand new 50MP digicam will enable you snap nice pictures.