I’ve been critical of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. The company didn’t do enough to challenge the Motorola Razr in 2024, and the Moto spent much more time in my pocket throughout the year.

Right now, Samsung is offering the Galaxy Z Fold 6 at a $400 discount without a trade-in, which is a pretty good deal. The Z Flip 6 comes in at a lesser discount, though trade-ins are boosted to $700.

For the Galaxy Z Flip 7, the changes are subtle. The most significant development is that the front Flex Window is slightly larger at 4.1 inches, as compared to 3.4 inches on the Flip 6.

While we're focusing on a Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 6 comparison here, a lower-cost model with scaled-back specs would at least give Samsung fans a lower-cost option to challenge the $699 ...