Alright, let’s talk about Samsung’s next big thing—the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Fold7—which will launch this summer. While we’re all excited to see what’s new, a recent leak about their pricing has left us with some mixed feelings. Tipster @PandaFlashPro on X spilled the beans.
The Galaxy Z Flip7 and Fold 7 are expected to start at the same price as their predecessors: $1,099 for the Flip 7, and $1,899 for the Fold 7. So, if you were worried about Samsung jacking up the prices, you can breathe a sigh of relief.
It’s both good news and bad news, depending on your expectations
While it’s good that prices aren’t going up, they’re not going down either. Many of us were hoping for a price cut. Foldables are still niche compared to regular flagship phones, while brands have surely optimized their manufacturing process for cost-effectiveness over the last few years. A lower price tag could’ve helped them break into the mainstream. But nope, Samsung is reportedly sticking to last year’s numbers.
And on top of that, the Z Flip7 and Z Fold7 are almost confirmed to ditch Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips for Samsung’s own Exynos 2500 (chip details). Now, if you’ve been following the Exynos vs. Snapdragon debate, you know Exynos chips have mostly failed to live up to the hype. The first-time switch to Exynos for foldables is happening because Exynos 2500 wasn’t ready for S25 series due to some manufacturing issues. Reportedly, Samsung has fixed the issues and has decided to power the foldables with the chip.
If you’re a foldable fan with deep pockets, this probably doesn’t change much for you. The Z Flip7 and Z Fold7 will still be the cream of the crop when it comes to software experience. But if you were on the fence, hoping for a more affordable entry point, this leak might leave you feeling a little underwhelmed. Check out the leaked camera specs of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 here.
Of course, this is all based on rumors, so take it with a grain of salt until Samsung makes it official. But one thing’s clear: foldables are still a luxury item, and Samsung’s not backing down from that anytime soon.
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