Not sure how the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE compares to last year’s Z Flip 6? We’ve got you covered.
Although we haven’t reviewed the Z Flip 7 FE yet, we did review last year’s flagship, the Z Flip 6, and awarded it a four-star rating. With this in mind, should you upgrade to the Z Flip 7 FE, or does the 2024 smartphone still hold its own in 2025?
To help you decide, we’ve compared the specs and highlighted the key differences, as well as their similarities, between the two below.
Otherwise, our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Z Flip 7 FE guide explains what separates the FE from the 2025 flagship.
Pricing and Availability
At the time of writing, the Z Flip 7 FE is currently available for pre-order ahead of its release on 25th July. With a starting RRP of £849/$899, the Z Flip 7 FE is surprisingly cheaper than the Z Flip 6’s original RRP of £1049/$1099.
Although the Z Flip 6 is no longer available for purchase through Samsung’s official website, as it has been succeeded by the Z Flip 7, it is possible to nab the foldable through third-party retailers. As it’s over a year old, it’s possible to find a price cut for the handset, with prices ranging from £899/$899 to £999/$999.
Both have the same dimensions
Although the Galaxy Z Flip 7 has seen much more of a design refresh, the Flip 7 FE looks identical to last year’s Z Flip 6. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as we found the Z Flip 6 felt convenient and easy to carry around.
Both handsets weigh just 187g, which is actually 1g less than the Flip 7, are 14.9mm thick when folded and have a 3.4-inch cover display.
Unfortunately, with their respective 3.4-inch cover displays falling short of the Flip 7’s 4.1-inch panel, we found that tasks like replying to messages or navigating Google Maps felt quite cramped.
Open up both handsets, and you’ll be greeted by a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display. Although we can’t comment on the crease of the Flip 7 FE yet, it’s worth noting that the Flip 6’s crease is annoyingly noticeable. Sure, it’s still an improvement over the Flip 5, but it doesn’t quite reach the likes of the Razr 60 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Exynos 2400 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
One of the most significant differences between the Z Flip 7 FE and Z Flip 6 is their respective processors. While the Flip 7 FE runs on Samsung’s own Exynos 2400, the Z Flip 6 runs on a custom version of Qualcomm’s 2024 flagship dubbed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy.
Exynos 2400 was launched alongside the Samsung Galaxy S24 series and was found in the UK and EU iterations of the S24 and S24 Plus, whereas the entire series in the US was powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy instead.
Despite Samsung’s promises that there wasn’t a difference between the two processors, we discovered that the Galaxy S24 was much more powerful with the Snapdragon chip than the Exynos. With this in mind, we can rightfully imagine that the Z Flip 7 FE may not be as mighty as the Z Flip 6.
This, however, doesn’t necessarily need to be an issue. We found the Z Flip 6 could “benchmark up there with some of the biggest, beefiest flagship monsters” of 2024 and hailed it as a “powerful phone”.
We’ll have to wait until we review the Z Flip 7 FE to see how the Exynos chip copes, but if the Galaxy S24 is anything to go by, then we can expect a solid performance – albeit possibly not as powerful as the Z Flip 6.
Both have the same battery size
Another key similarity between the two Z Flips is that they both have the same 4000mAh battery. Although that may sound like a relatively low capacity, especially when compared to some of the best Android phones, in practice, we found the Z Flip 6 was able to offer just about a day’s usage for regular users.
We even noted that the Z Flip 6 could stretch to around two days with very light usage, as the phone is “incredibly conservative with battery juice when not in active use”. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean we can expect the same from the Z Flip 7 FE, as the two different chipsets play a role here. We’ll have to wait until we review the Z Flip 7 FE to see how efficient the Exynos 2400 chip is.
Galaxy Z Flip 6 has more RAM
Essentially, the more RAM a phone has, the less lag you should experience and the faster you’ll be able to navigate between apps. While the Z Flip 7 FE sports 8GB of RAM, which is double that of the iPad 10, the Z Flip 6 boasts a whopping 12GB. This means you should expect the Z Flip 6 to power through apps with minimal lag, even during intensive tasks.
Both have three cameras
Unlike the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, which boasts a total of five cameras, the Z Flip 7 FE and Z Flip 6 are made up of just three. Samsung has retained the lenses of the Z Flip 6 within the Z Flip 7 FE, as both feature a 50MP main, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 10MP front lens.
We found the Z Flip 6’s camera to be a “very strong performer, in pretty much any situation”, which includes low-light conditions too. Although it’s missing a zoom lens, we still found that we didn’t really miss it that much.
One slight quirk, which is a common trend across all Samsung phones, not just the Flip series, is the vibrancy of the images, which tends to look slightly artificial.
Early Verdict
While there are some differences between the Z Flip 7 FE and the Z Flip 6, numerous similarities remain. Not only does the Z Flip 7 FE look identical to the Z Flip 6, but it also shares the same 4000mAh battery capacity, and each model features three cameras.
What really separates the two is their processors. The Z Flip 6 uses a custom version of Qualcomm’s 2024 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, whereas the Z Flip 7 FE opts for Samsung’s own Exynos 2400 chip instead. Sure, neither is a current flagship, but both should still offer speedy performance for everyday tasks and even gaming.
We’ll refrain from giving a conclusive verdict until we’ve fully reviewed the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. However, at this stage, if you’d like a flip phone that’s more affordable, we recommend either scouting out a deal for the Z Flip 6 or opting for the Z Flip 7 FE instead, as it has a lower starting price.
