The Galaxy Z Flip 7 just became the easiest foldable to recommend

That saving matters more when you consider what sits behind the compact exterior, because this is not a phone that has been cut down to fit the form factor but one that genuinely performs at the level you would expect from a full-sized Samsung device released this year.

The 50MP rear camera is a case in point: this is a sensor that handles low-light conditions well and captures enough detail to crop without losing clarity, which is a real advantage when you are shooting quickly and cannot always frame a shot perfectly.

FlexCam extends that further by letting you prop the phone at an angle and shoot hands-free, so whether you are recording video or taking a group photo, you are not hunting around for something to lean it against or asking a stranger to hold it for you.

The cover screen, meanwhile, is no longer the afterthought it was on earlier Flip models, with the Now Bar delivering at-a-glance updates like scores or workout stats without requiring you to open the phone at all, which becomes surprisingly useful once you are used to it.

Performance sits on Samsung’s latest processor, which the brand claims runs the CPU nine per cent faster and the GPU 23 per cent smoother than the previous Flip generation, meaning everyday multitasking and video editing both feel responsive rather than laboured.

The Galaxy Z Flip7 makes sense for anyone who wants flagship Android performance without the slab-sized footprint, and at $899, the discount brings a premium 2025 device into range of what you might have previously paid for a mid-range handset.