Recording summary · July 2025
DO NOT BUY Samsung Flip 7 - VERY Disapppinting
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Overview
Daniel upgraded from the Flip 4 to the Samsung Flip 7 and reviewed its hardware, external display, cameras, and pricing, noting that while the flip form factor benefits pocketability and IRL streaming, software quirks, non-flagship specifications, and a standard £1,050 price prevent a universal recommendation.
The external display natively supports only about five applications such as YouTube and Netflix, requires the third-party MultiStar app to run other software, lacks an auto-rotate toggle in its notification tray, and displays apps in awkward, letterboxed, or stretched orientations.
The Flip 7 camera system features a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a grainy 10x digital zoom, and an overly sharp 50-megapixel main camera that Daniel disliked for emphasizing skin flaws.
Challenging one-handed ergonomics from the phone's top-heavy balance and length, combined with competitive alternatives like the Fold 7 or S25 Ultra offering superior components or screen area, make the flip design the main reason to purchase the device.
Themes
Evaluation of the Samsung Flip 7 hardware, pricing, and general usability
External cover display limitations, app compatibility, and software quirks
Camera specifications and performance on the Flip 7
Market alternatives and price comparisons against other flagship smartphones
Developments
Daniel purchased the Samsung Flip 7 for £950 utilizing a 10% Prime Day discount against the standard £1,050 price.
The Samsung Flip 7 and Fold 7 were released on the day Daniel recorded the review.
Daniel reviewed the Samsung Flip 7 after upgrading from the Flip 4.