It’s been a couple of weeks since Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, and the pre-order deals for the new foldables are just about to end. However, we might already have a good idea of which model is emerging as the customer favorite.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, with one device standing and another partially folded, set against a red and beige background

According to Korean outlet FNN News, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is receiving more pre-orders than the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE in South Korea. The report states that the Fold 7 accounts for around 60% of pre-orders, while the Flip models make up the remaining 40%.

More people are pre-ordering the Z Fold 7 than the Flip this year

This is a sharp contrast from recent years, where the Flip series has consistently outsold the more expensive Fold. For example, last year the Galaxy Z Flip 6 made up 60% of pre-orders, with the Z Fold 6 taking 40%. The difference was even more significant in the Fold 5 generation, where the Z Fold 5 claimed just 30% of pre-orders compared to the Z Flip 5’s 70%.

Historically, this trend has made sense. The Z Fold series has almost always cost nearly double what the Flip models do, and Samsung’s book-style foldables have lagged behind Chinese competitors.

Close-up collage of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in blue, highlighting its hinge and the camera module, with the number 7 in the bottom right corner. (1)

But with the upgrades packed into the Galaxy Z Fold 7 this time, like a slimmer design, wider cover screen, improved camera hardware, and it being the lightest foldable phone on the market, it looks like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has drawn more consumer interest. In fact, analysts are even expecting the new Galaxy Z 7 series to surpass the 1.02 million pre-orders achieved by Samsung’s 2023 foldables.

Of course, these figures are only for the Korean market, but given how substantial the improvements are over past generations, it wouldn’t be surprising if similar trends emerge in other regions as well.


  • Render of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in blue against a white background.

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

    RAM

    12GB

    Storage

    256GB

    Battery

    4,400mAh

    Operating System

    One UI 8

    Weight

    215g

    IP Rating

    IP48

    The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the thinnest and lightest in the series to date, integrating a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor for enhanced AI capabilities and a 200MP pro-grade camera. Built for enhanced durability with an Armor FlexHinge and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, the device features a wider 6.5-inch cover screen and unfolds into an expansive 8.0-inch main display for immersive viewing and productivity.



    $2000 at Samsung


  • Two Galaxy Z Flip 7 models shown in a render against a white background.

    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

    SoC

    Exynos 2500

    RAM

    12GB

    Storage

    5256GB/12GB

    Battery

    4300mAh

    Operating System

    Android 16 with One UI 8

    Front camera

    10MP

    The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a compact, pocket-sized AI phone featuring the largest-ever 4.1-inch, edge-to-edge FlexWindow and the slimmest design in the series yet. It packs a flagship-level 50MP camera and the largest battery ever in a Galaxy Z Flip, delivering powerful performance and enhanced AI functionality directly from the cover screen.



    $900 at Samsung