The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 (2025) supports Expert RAW in DNG format and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter stored in each DNG file records total electronic captures. Drop an Expert RAW DNG to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Galaxy Z Flip 7 (2025) is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy — the same chipset as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy S26 series — delivering a significant performance and efficiency leap over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 used in the Z Flip 6. The dual-camera system retains the proven 50 MP main sensor (f/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF) and 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 123°), with ISP improvements benefiting low-light and video performance. The 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display and the enlarged cover display continue the clamshell-from-cover-screen experience introduced on the Z Flip 5.
Like all Samsung Galaxy foldables, the Z Flip 7 uses CMOS electronic readout only — there is no mechanical focal-plane shutter. Every image increments the persistent electronic image counter embedded in Expert RAW DNG files.
| Model | Release | Chipset | Main Camera | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Flip 7 | 2025 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | 50 MP f/1.8, OIS | Expert RAW (DNG) |
| Galaxy Z Flip 6 | 2024 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 50 MP f/1.8, OIS | Expert RAW (DNG) |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5 | 2023 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 12 MP f/1.8, OIS | Expert RAW (DNG) |
.dng extension.| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Hinge smoothness | Open and close 10–15 times; should stop firmly at any angle without wobble or creaking. Rated 200,000 fold cycles. |
| Main display crease | Inspect the 6.7-inch inner display for crease depth in different lighting conditions; some crease is normal but sharp or widening creases suggest stress |
| Battery health | Settings → Battery and device care → Battery. Below 80% warrants replacement consideration |
| Cover display | Test touch response across the full cover display area, including edges and corners |
| Camera system | Test both rear cameras and the front-facing selfie camera via the main display |
| Image counter | High count (>40,000) indicates heavy photographic use — useful context alongside hinge fold history |
No. All Galaxy Z Flip smartphones use CMOS electronic readout. There is no focal-plane shutter and no rated mechanical lifespan for the camera system.
The sensor hardware is similar — both use a 50 MP main sensor with OIS — but the Snapdragon 8 Elite ISP delivers measurable improvements in computational photography, low-light video, and AI scene processing compared to the Gen 3 on the Z Flip 6.
Samsung rates the Z Flip 7 hinge at 200,000 fold cycles — the same as previous Z Flip generations. At 100 folds per day, that represents over five years of use. Hinge cycles are distinct from the image counter and are not readable from DNG files.
No. The image counter is stored in persistent hardware memory and cannot be reset by any user action.