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.

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.

Honor has unveiled a new folding phone that the firm says is the thinnest in the world, with the Magic V5 even beating the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in the size stakes