Potential blunder by Samsung with the Galaxy Z Flip 7: Reasons for my concern unveiled
Samsung's grip on the foldable flip phone market has slipped a tad. While the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is still a solid device, especially when it comes to photography, it's not a huge leap forward from its predecessors. Meanwhile, Motorola has its own lineup of foldable flip phones, which has improved with each recent iteration.
The 2024 version of the Motorola Razr proved to be a better option than the Galaxy Z Flip, and Motorola has since updated the lineup with a trio of 2025 models, including the high-end Motorola Razr Ultra. At $1,299, it's more expensive than the Galaxy Z Flip 6, but it packs a beefier processor, better battery life, and some promising AI capabilities that pose a real challenge to Samsung's well-regarded Galaxy AI features.
Samsung has a chance to reclaim the top spot later this summer with a new version of the Galaxy Flip. But recent Galaxy Z Flip 7 rumors don't paint a particularly promising picture.
Chipset conundrum
Every time a new Samsung phone is in the works, there's always talk about whether the device will use a top-of-the-line Snapdragon chipset from Qualcomm or one of Samsung's own Exynos chips. It's not an insignificant question. Snapdragon chips tend to perform better than Exynos, as we've found when testing the same Samsung phones running on different chips.
It's suspected that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 models headed to the U.S. will feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset like the one found across the Galaxy S25 lineup. However, new Flip models shipping elsewhere may get the Exynos 2500. The tech giant could be opting for cheaper Qualcomm chips to keep costs down, but it's worth noting that the Snapdragon 8 Elite offers significant improvements in both performance and battery life. A recent leak suggests that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will keep the $1,099 starting price.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to see some noteworthy changes. Both the interior and cover display could get larger, with the outer screen potentially jumping from 3.4 inches to 4 inches. That's a potential productivity boost, as you'll be able to get more things done without ever having to open up your phone. The battery inside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 could also get larger, jumping from 4,000 mAh to 4,300 mAh. But other rumored specs seem frustratingly familiar, with no changes anticipated to the camera setup.
Meanwhile, Motorola seems to keep finding ways to make its flip phones demonstrably better, which raises the question: will the Galaxy Z Flip 7 offer enough to retain its place at the top of the foldable phone market? We'll find out when it's officially unveiled.
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To compare the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) in terms of battery life, processor, and AI capabilities, we need to look at the specifications of each device. While detailed specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 are not provided, we can expect it to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset (similar to the Galaxy S25) and have a larger battery than the Galaxy Z Flip 6. On the other hand, the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) features a massive 4,700mAh battery, which is divided into a 3,520mAh flip battery and a 1,180mAh base battery. The phone also supports 68W TurboPower charging, allowing for a full charge in about 40 minutes.
Both devices have powerful processors. The Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite octa-core processor, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is likely to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or its variants, which are common in recent Samsung flagship devices.
In terms of AI capabilities, the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) includes Moto AI, offering features like Catch Me Up, Pay Attention, and Remember This. It also integrates with Google Gemini and Gemini Live, providing additional AI tools. The extent of Samsung's AI capabilities for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is not detailed, but they are expected to include Bixby.
In summary, the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) appears to have a larger battery, faster charging capabilities, a powerful processor, and robust AI capabilities. While the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to offer notable improvements, it has some catching up to do to outshine its competitor.
The Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) boasts a larger battery than the expected Galaxy Z Flip 7, possessing a 4,700mAh battery compared to the anticipated 4,300mAh for the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Additionally, the Razr Ultra (2025) stands out with its AI capabilities, incorporating Moto AI features and integrating with Google Gemini and Gemini Live, while the AI capabilities of the Galaxy Z Flip 7, though expected to include Bixby, remain undefined.
