Samsung’s next-generation foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip7, has once again made news—this time via leaked battery ratings and an early retailer listing that confirms several key specifications. As the July 9 Galaxy Unpacked event approaches, these leaks provide a clearer look at what users can expect from both the standard Flip7 and its more affordable Flip7 FE variant.
🔋 Battery Ratings: Bigger & More Reliable
According to the European Union’s Energy Label database, the Galaxy Z Flip7 is rated for up to 42 hours of wireless talk time. Meanwhile, the Flip7 FE is rated for around 37 hours on a full charge (sammobile.com).
Digging deeper, the Flip7 is reported to feature a 4,300 mAh (4,174 mAh typical) dual-cell battery—an increase over the Flip6’s 4,000 mAh—while the Flip7 FE sports a slightly smaller 4,000 mAh (3,887 mAh typical) unit (notebookcheck.net).
Battery health sustainability is robust: the Flip7 should maintain 80% capacity after 2,000 charge cycles, while the Flip7 FE should hold the same threshold up to 1,700 cycles (sammobile.com). That’s a strong signal that Samsung is prioritising longevity in its foldable series.
✅ Confirmed Durability & Efficiency Ratings
The EU documents also confirm both devices carry an IP48 dust and water resistance rating—protecting against ingress and accidental spills (sammobile.com). Surprisingly impressive, both devices achieved a Class A rating for free-fall durability, even with their complex hinge designs, although repairability remains modest at Class C. Efficiency-wise, they both secured a Class B energy efficiency grade (sammobile.com).
🛒 Retail Listing Validates Specs
A retailer listing has further reinforced previous leaks about RAM and storage configurations. The Flip7 appears set to launch with 12 GB RAM paired with either 256 GB or 512 GB storage, while the Flip7 FE will feature 8 GB RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB storage (notebookcheck.net). This aligns with Samsung’s strategy to differentiate its premium and more affordable foldable options.
📆 What This All Means
With the July 9 Galaxy Unpacked event just around the corner, these leaks serve to refine expectations:
| Feature | Flip7 | Flip7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 4,174 mAh (4,300 mAh) | 3,887 mAh (4,000 mAh) |
| Talk Time | ~42 hours | ~37 hours |
| Durability | IP48, Class A drop | Same |
| RAM/Storage | 12 GB + 256/512 GB | 8 GB + 128/256 GB |
The big picture: Samsung is clearly leaning into bigger batteries, better resilience, and long-lasting performance across both variants. These improvements should especially appeal to current Flip6 users looking for real-world gains.
🤔 Final Take
While the core foldable design and display tech remain largely consistent, Samsung is addressing persistent pain points—battery endurance and longevity—with the Flip7 series. The standard model raises the bar with a notably bigger battery, while promising hardware from the get-go makes the FE a genuinely compelling, budget-friendly option.
Come July 9, it’ll be exciting to see how these specs translate into real usage, pricing, and the full feature set revealed on stage. But with these leaks, anticipation is higher than ever.
