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Flip vs. Fold: What's the difference?

Compare Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold to find the perfect foldable for your style and needs. Explore design, display, and features to choose your next device.

If you’re looking for a unique, foldable phone experience that gives you the ultimate flexibility to create, play and work, Galaxy Z Series is for you. Galaxy Z Series has two innovative, AI-powered phones that pack flagship power into a small, but mighty package. Looking for a pocket-friendly device that unfolds to a full-size phone? Then Galaxy Z Flip might be for you. How about a phone that unfolds to a larger tablet-like screen? Galaxy Z Fold is your huckleberry. But you may be wondering what is a foldable phone and what is a Flip and Fold? What are their differences and how do you know which one is right for you? Let’s take a look at the Flip and Fold differences so you can make the right choice.

What is a foldable phone?

A foldable phone incorporates a flexible screen and hinge mechanism into the design that allows it fold or unfold in half. Foldable phones like Galaxy Z Flip, can fold to fit into the smallest of pockets, or unfold like Galaxy Z Fold, to create a screen that’s almost twice as large as a normal phone.

If you’re looking for a phone that folds to become more compact, take a look at Galaxy Z Flip Series. If you’re looking for a phone that unfolds into a larger screen, check out Galaxy Z Fold Series.

What's Galaxy Z Flip?

Galaxy Z Flip is an incredible smartphone with a full-size screen that folds in half, so it's compact enough to fit in even the smallest of pockets. But don’t worry, it also has a screen on the outside of the phone called the FlexWindow, where you can check your messages, take photos, play music and much more. With over a dozen widgets, you can use Google Maps, check the weather, purchase using Samsung Pay and even make calls, all without opening the phone.

The unique form factor of Galaxy Z Flip Series is a content creator’s dream, with the freedom to experiment with how you use it. Folded in half, its powerful cameras can capture video and images at unique angles, giving you more flexibility with how you create your thumb-stopping content.

What's the newest Galaxy Z Flip phone?

Just released in the summer of 2025, the newest Galaxy Z Flip Series phone is the Galaxy Z Flip7. It features a generous 6.9" FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display¹ that gives you all the room you need for video calls and streaming and an all new, completely redesigned, 4.1-inch edge-to edge cover screen once folded in half.

Pairing the unique folding screen of Galaxy Z Flip7 with Galaxy AI² and its high-res 50MP camera opens the door to a whole new world of experimentation. Capture your content hands-free from unique angles like from the ground, against a wall, sideways and more by folding Galaxy Z Flip7 into FlexMode. FlexCam with Auto Zoom³ uses Galaxy AI’s advanced object recognition and motion tracking algorithms in conjunction with the main and ultra wide lens to center your subjects automatically, adjusting the zoom level for hands-free photos.

In addition to FlexCam, Portrait Mode help make sure that your pics will really stand out on all your social channels. It's super robust too, thanks to a bevy of protection, including a pre-installed screen protector,⁴ Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus 2 exterior display, enhanced Armor Aluminum frame and advanced IP48 water resistance rating.⁵ It’s the toughest Flip yet, so don’t be afraid to put it through the paces while you're capturing content on the go.

What is Galaxy Z Fold?

Looking for a phone with an extra-large screen that’s still fits in your pocket? Look no further. Galaxy Z Fold Series features a full-size, cover display screen and employs a zero-gap hinge to unfold and transform into a tablet-like device with a screen that’s virtually twice the size as a normal phone. Its massive display is perfect for multitasking, using creative apps and consuming all your favorite media.

Once unfolded, Galaxy Z Fold7's large display makes it perfect for using multiple apps simultaneously or enjoying a more optimized and convenient app experience.

If you’re looking for a phone that gives you a super-sized screen and the portability of a normal-sized smartphone, Galaxy Z Fold gives you the best of both worlds in a pocket-sized package.

Whats the newest Galaxy Z Fold phone?

Also recently released in the summer of 2025, Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newest Z Fold device. It delivers a sensational 8-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED X2 Infinity Flex internal folding display and 6.5-inch external display with up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, so you can watch, work and play like never before. The larger screen size also gives you more room to take notes and a more expansive canvas to create amazing artwork using AI-powered Drawing Assist.⁶ It's also extremely tough, with improved protection from Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 cover display and an Advanced Armor Aluminum frame. If you're looking for an epic phone and tablet in one, look no further.

  • Display

  • Processor

  • Battery (Typical)

  • RAM+Storage

  • Weight

  • Rear Camera

  • Front Camera

  • Durability

  • S Pen Compatible

Galaxy Z Flip6 Galaxy Z Flip6
Galaxy Z Flip6
  • Unfolded: 6.7-inches, Dynamic AMOLED 2x

    Folded: 3.4-inches folded, Super AMOLED
  • Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

    Octa-Core (up to 3.4GHz)
  • 4000 mAh
  • 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB
    12GB RAM, 512GB, 12GB RAM
  • 187g
  • 50MP, 12MP ultra wide
  • 10MP
  • Corning® Gorilla®
    Glass Victus® 2
  • No
Galaxy Z Fold6 Galaxy Z Fold6
Galaxy Z Fold6
  • Unfolded: 7.6-inches, Dynamic AMOLED 2x

    Folded: 6.3-inches, Dynamic AMOLED 2x
  • Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy Octa-Core (up to 3.4GHz)
  • 4400 mAh
  • 256GB, 12GB RAM, 512GB
    12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
  • 239g
  • 50MP, 10MP telephoto, 12MP ultra wide
  • 10MP, 4MP wide
  • Corning® Gorilla®
    Glass Victus® 2
  • Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7 Galaxy Z Fold7
Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Unfolded: 8-inches, Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display

    Folded: 6.5-inches, Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display
  • Snapdragon® 8 Elite for Galaxy
  • 4400 mAh
  • 12GB RAM | 256GB, 512GB
    16GB RAM | 1TB
  • 215g
  • 200MP Wide AF OIS
    12MP ultra wide AF
    10MP Tele AF OIS
    3x Optical / 30x Space Zoom
  • Main: 10MP
    Cover: 10MP
  • Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2
    Advanced Armor Aluminum
  • No
Galaxy Z Flip7 Galaxy Z Flip7
Galaxy Z Flip7
  • Unfolded: 6.9-inches, Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity

    Folded: 4.1-inches folded, Super AMOLED Display
  • Exynos 2500
  • 4300 mAh
  • 12GM RAM | 256GB, 512GB
  • 188g
  • 50MP Wide AF OIS
    12MP ultra wide
    10x Digital Zoom
  • 10MP
  • Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 Enhanced Armor Aluminum
  • No

Rethink what a smartphone can do

Galaxy Z Series is just one more way Samsung is continually redefining what’s possible with a smartphone. If you’re looking for a phone that’s engineered for the modern day with cutting-edge AI capabilities, then Galaxy Z Series has the model perfect for you. If you’re a creator who’s always on the go and wants a compact powerhouse, then Galaxy Z Flip7 is a great choice. If you’re looking for a phone that gives you the versatility of a tablet perfect for multi-tasking then check out Galaxy Z Fold7 . No matter which device you choose, it will transform everything you thought about smartphones.

  • 1Measured diagonally; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
  • 2Galaxy AI features by Samsung are free through 2025 and require Samsung account login.
  • 3Auto zoom length varies and is shorter than standard zoom length.
  • 4One(1)replacement of the screen protector for each qualifying purchase within one year from the date of purchase; proof of eligible purchase required. See full terms and conditions at https://www.samsung.com/us/support/service/z-screen-protector-promo/.
  • 55Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes and for protection against a solid object greater than 1mm such as a wire. Not advised for beach or pool use. Water resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time because of normal wear and tear. Not dust- or sand-resistant.
  • 6AI-generated photos and artworks will include a watermark. A Samsung account login is required.