Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE: Price, specs and cheapest plans

Samsung has added a cheaper option to its foldable smartphone lineup.

If you're unsure whether the new Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is what you're looking for, we're here to help you find your way. In this guide, we've compiled a full rundown of everything you need to know about Samsung's cheaper foldable smartphone. 

Regardless of whether you're after the more general gist or an in-depth breakdown of the specs, we've got you covered. From how it compares to the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to when you can get your hands on the device and how much it will cost in Australia, here's everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE.

At the time of writing, only one provider is selling the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE on a plan and that's Vodafone. No matter which storage configuration you go with, you can pair the new device up with either a 24-month plan or a 36-month plan through the provider. A 36-month plan will always be cheaper, but it means you're paying your phone off over a longer period of time. A 24-month plan is more expensive, but you'll own your Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE sooner. 

Here's a look at 36-month plans for the 256GB Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE:

If you'd prefer a shorter repayment term, here are 24-month plans for the 256GB Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE:

Even though Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is still the cheapest foldable in the lineup, it's still far from budget-friendly. In Australia, the device starts at $1499. That sum gets you the version of the device with just 128GB of on-board storage. If you want to double that to 256GB, it'll cost you an extra $100.

For a sense of how the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE compares to the rest of Samsung's foldable phone roster in price, check out the table below.

Although the software might be more recent and the storage options a little more modest, the differences between the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE and Galaxy Z Flip 6 are small in number and meaningful in nature. For those looking to squeeze the most they can out of their budget, it might make more sense to try and track down last year's model on clearance. 

• Smaller battery: Compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 7, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE features a smaller 4000mAh battery.
• Older processor: The processor inside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is an older Exynos one rather than something more recent.
• Less RAM: The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE runs on 8GB of RAM rather than the 12GB found in Samsung's other 2025 foldables. It also starts at a more modest 128GB of on-board storage.
• Familiar design: When it comes to the look, feel and form-factor, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is a close match for the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
• Cheaper price point: The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE starts at a price that's $300 more affordable than its premium counterpart.

Where the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 features a new edge-to-edge cover display that brings it in line with its competition from the likes of Motorola, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE relies on the same setup found on last year's Galaxy Z Flip 6. 

Like that device, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE still offers a smaller 3.4-inch cover display when folded and a larger 6.7-inch one when it's not. Although the cover display is roughly the same in size, it does arrive armed with a few new features like Samsung's personalised Now Brief.

Where last year's Galaxy Z Flip 6 shared a processor with its big brother, this year's Galaxy Z Flip 7 eschews the latest silicon from Qualcomm in favor of Samsung's own Exynos 2500 processor. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE deviates from this baseline even further.

Under the hood, it's powered by an Exynos 2400 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 4000mAh battery. When it comes to storage, the device starts at 128GB and doubling that to 256GB doesn't come cheap. The difference in design might be the most obvious area where Samsung's thriftiest foldable cuts a few corners, but the internal compromises that Samsung have made might be more meaningful on a daily basis.

This year's cheapest Galaxy foldable comes with the same camera specs as last year's Galaxy Z Flip 6. That setup comprises of a 50MP main lens and a 12MP wide angle lens, plus a 12MP selfie camera.

There might be some improvements when it comes to image processing, courtesy of the change in processor. That said, it's probably safe to assume that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE's camera will deliver results pretty similar to that of its siblings given how much the two devices share in terms of camera specs. 

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE comes with 5G connectivity on par with what you can find in the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup. Of course, you'll need to be located in an area with 5G coverage in order to actually make use of this feature. To see where is 5G available in Australia, use the coverage map below.

For now, at least, Vodafone is the only mobile provider in Australia that offers the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE on a plan.

Vodafone's Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE plans are just a little cheaper than Optus when it comes to pricing. The smallest plan is 60GB (excluding promotions), which is much higher than the average national usage. All its plans come with unlimited international texts to select countries, and the more-expensive plans have international call inclusions.

Again, as with Optus, there's plenty of data and perks like no excess data fees. Instead of cutting you off, Vodafone slows your connection to 2Mbps once you pass your monthly limit. This is slightly faster than the 1.5Mbps speed cap that Optus and Telstra employ. However, like its rivals, Vodafone's plans don't include any data banking or rollover for unused data.

That said, you can share data between multiple Vodafone mobile plans if they are attached to the same account. You'll also save between 5% and 20% off your total monthly bill, depending on how many services you bundle together. This discount doesn't include any hardware repayments but it's a neat bonus regardless.

In any case, Vodafone's best feature is its international roaming. For just $5 per day, you can use your phone as you normally would while overseas. This kicks in automatically when our phone connects to an overseas network and lasts for 24 hours. It's one of the best roaming options on the market for both value and ease-of-use.

On the other hand,  Vodafone's biggest drawback is network coverage. Its 4G network is only slightly smaller than the other two networks (98.4% population coverage for Vodafone, compared to the 99.7% of Telstra and 98.5% of Optus), its 5G network is small enough that Vodafone is the only major network provider to hold back on publishing clear 5G coverage figures.