Samsung has been conservative with camera updates on its flagship devices. The same sensors were carried over from the previous Galaxy S25 Ultra, except for a small update to the ultrawide camera. It looks like the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 will follow a similar path, with its camera hardware seeing essentially no significant advancements.
What to Expect from the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s Camera
According to a report from GalaxyClub, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to feature the same camera setup as the Flip 6:
- 50MP Primary Sensor
- 12MP Ultrawide Camera
- 10MP Selfie Camera
It is the third year in a row that Samsung has repeated the same camera hardware for its flagship flip phone lineup. A camera update, although not the most substantial, with the Galaxy Z Flip 5’s launch in 2023, dropping from a 12MP primary sensor to 50MP.
Galaxy Z Flip 7, all improvements in terms of image quality are probably going to come through software improvements, better image signal processing (ISP), and AI-driven optimizations. Users might see the latest gains in photo and video quality as the phone is expected to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset (or possibly Samsung’s own Exynos 2500).
Samsung’s Focus on AI Over Hardware
According to rumors, Samsung is focusing more on AI features, which will add more to enhance user experience, smarter scene detection, better low-light photography, and better computational photography.
These enhancements will partially compensate for the lack of hardware updates, but not enough to elevate the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to the level of its competition, which is beginning to set the bar higher with larger sensors, periscope zoom lenses, and impressively original camera tech.
Potential Impact on Sales
With a lukewarm reception for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 (review), the latest sales fell 15% from the prior model. Samsung’s flip phone sales could be down another huge designation if the Flip 7 follows the same trajectory.
Reports say Samsung is lowering foldable production for 2025 and slashing its overall shipping target by as much as 39%. That suggests the company is perhaps braced for lower demand.
Is the Galaxy Z Flip 7 Ready for Disappointment?
The Galaxy Z Flip series has firmly established itself as a point of entry into the foldable market, but competition is getting more and more fierce. Foldable from brands like Oppo, Huawei, and Motorola have presented cutting-edge features like brilliant cameras, faster charging, and intriguing form factors.
As the top-selling phone brand worldwide, Samsung will have a lot to lose if it continues to focus on incremental updates. For consumers, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is likely to feel like a waste of opportunity for meaningful innovation in the foldable space.
Final Words
Samsung fans will love the Galaxy Z Flip 7, but its lackluster updates won’t resonate among undecided buyers or even please opinion makers. Samsung will have to reevaluate its strategy around future foldable releases to stay ahead of competitors in delivering imagistically more advanced products.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will essentially come down to whether you prefer software improvements over the cost of upgrading and the decision will ultimately be down to personal preference.
Ethan Cole is a tech aficionado dedicated to exploring the latest innovations and gadgets, providing reviews and insights to keep you updated in the tech world.
