I’ve spent three months using the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and it’s my favorite phone this year — you can get it for $400 off right now

As someone who reviews phones for a living, I have a carousel of phones I’m constantly rotating through — but it says a lot about a device when I actually make one of them my driver. That award goes to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, my absolute favorite phone this year for a number of reasons. Better yet, this flip-style phone is down to its all-time lowest price.

For a limited time, Woot’s offering the Galaxy Z Flip 7 for just $699. Considering how it launched with a $1,099 price a few months back, I cannot get over this deal. That’s practically a 36% off decrease in its price, which is also notable for the fact that it’s unlocked when you buy it. I’ve been using the Galaxy Z flip 7 for over three months now and it’s still my favorite phone this year. Here’s why.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: was $1,099 now $699 at Woot!

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the best foldable phone because of the amount of utility it offers, including its dual cameras, long battery life, fast charging, and robust Galaxy AI features. And since it's a flip-style phone, it's way more compact in size and easier to use one-handed.

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Way more utility than any other phone

Some would argue that notebook-style foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold have more utility than the Galaxy Z Flip 7, but I’d say that’s not the case. Although they’re best foldable phone contenders, the Z Flip 7 makes it way easier to shoot photos and video of myself using the rear cameras with its large 4.1-inch outer screen.

Speaking of the outer screen, it’s the sort of convenience I crave when I need to use my phone in a crowded subway train. Not only can I run full apps on the phone (with the help of the Good Lock app), but its size makes it way more convenient to use one-handed — perfect for when I’m holding onto a rail and using my phone.

And since it folds halfway, I love setting it down on a table to watch videos. It’s like having a built-in stand that angles the phone in a way that I can watch videos without holding it.

Designed with creators in mind

As I’ve mentioned already, its design makes it suitable for shooting photos and videos, but it goes beyond that. Samsung’s phones have the best camera interfaces and the Z Flip 7 is no exception. In fact, it’s made with creators in mind with its rich camera tools — like a manual mode to tweak the settings to exactly what I want, a flat LOG color profile, and even a dual-recording mode that beats the iPhone 17’s version.

But it doesn’t end there because its Galaxy AI features make it even more helpful in making my content look better. For example, I love using Generative Edit to edit my photos with the help of AI to remove subjects and even generate new stuff with Sketch to Image. There’s also Audio Eraser that lets me remove unwanted background noise from my videos.

Truly a computer in my pocket

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the best foldable right now because it has one feature I don’t see in other flagship phones — Samsung DeX — which amplifies my productivity in such a way that it can replace my computer. I’ve detailed my affinity for Samsung DeX on other phones a number of times, but what makes it special here is that this is the first time it’s available with the Z Flip line.

When I forget my work laptop at home, I often lean on Samsung DeX in the office to get me through the day. I simply plug it into my USB-C hub that’s connected to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, which I then use much like any other desktop computer. Not only can I use apps in full-screen mode, but I can multitask by running several of them in different windows.

These are all the reasons why I’ve kept the Galaxy Z Flip 7 as my daily driver for the past three months. Don’t be fooled by thin phones like the iPhone Air, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 still has better bang-for-the-buck value than it.