At a glance, only a few minor specs appear to separate the Galaxy Z Flip 7 from the more affordable Z Flip 7 FE. Is one better than the other? We walk you through the similarities and differences to help you choose.

One nice thing about picking up the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE over the Flip 6 is that it arrives running Samsung’s latest software right out of the box. One UI 8 is based on Android 16, making Samsung a leader in embracing Google’s new release. Sure, you’ll get all that as an update on the Flip 6, too, but first is first.

Samsung's more affordable Z Flip 7 variant is a decent deal when compared to its siblings. But the story changes when stacked against its closest competitors.