Animation files extracted from a leaked One UI 8 build showing outer display sizes for the Z Flip 5, 6, and 7. | Images credit — Android Authority
That said, it should be noted that competition among this form factor is pretty fierce. Motorola’s Razr Plus already offers a 3.6-inch OLED that runs most Android apps, while Xiaomi’s Mix Flip flirts with a 4-inch edge-to-edge panel. Both brands market their cover screens as the main stage instead of a secondary peek-window. Samsung perfected the hinge and water resistance first, but its smaller display left a gap that others gladly filled.
If you have never tried a flip phone, the cover screen is the feature you use every few minutes, whether you are checking the time or snapping selfies. On the Flip 6, it’s been said that its tiny size often forced users to open the phone for routine tasks, which felt clumsy compared to the Razr Plus. A four-inch front display paired with proper app support could change that experience overnight. If Samsung delivers, the Flip 7 might finally feel complete even when it is snapped shut.
