Leaked images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE have been circulating online, thanks to popular leaker Evan Blass. These renders offer an early glimpse of what to expect from Samsung’s upcoming foldable devices, which are slated for release early next month. 
The Flip 7 is expected to feature a premium build with some minor design adjustments, while the Flip 7 FE will be a more budget-friendly version, making foldable smartphones more accessible to a wider audience.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 2500 chipset, and will come in a few color options, including: Jet Black, Blue Shadow, and Coral Red. The overall design will resemble the Galaxy Z Flip 6 but with slight cosmetic tweaks for a refreshed look.
On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE will have a design largely similar to the Flip 6. It will feature the same hardware as its predecessor but with improved software support, which is expected to last longer than the support for previous Flip models. Color options for the Flip 7 FE are said to include black and white.
In terms of performance, the Exynos 2500 will be Samsung’s first 3nm chip, originally intended for the Galaxy S25 series but delayed for the Flip 7. The performance of this chip will be critical for Samsung’s future foldable devices, as it will influence whether the Exynos 2600 will be used in the Galaxy S26. The Flip 7 FE will likely feature an older Exynos chip, continuing Samsung’s efforts to reduce reliance on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors, which have been costly for the company.
There has been a lot of speculation about Samsung’s position in the foldable market, with many critics claiming that Samsung has fallen behind rivals. However, with the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 being just 0.1 mm thicker than the Honor Magic V5, it appears that Samsung has finally caught up. Despite some concerns about the battery size (rumored to be 4,400 mAh), the Flip 7, Flip 7 FE, and Fold 7 are shaping up to be serious contenders in the foldable space this year, with long-term software support and Samsung’s excellent One UI.