Review: Life really is more fun on the flip side

I had the privilege of spending a few months with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and, as someone who’s always on the move; catching flights, attending (and sometimes hosting) events, popping into art galleries between meetings, I can confidently say: life is definitely more fun on the flip side.

The Flip 7 quickly became more than just a device, it was a trusted travel companion, content assistant, and fashion-forward conversation starter. There’s something incredibly chic about flipping your phone closed after a call, but the appeal goes far beyond aesthetics.

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As a journalist, I need a phone that’s as fast-paced and versatile as I am. Whether I was running between shows at fashion week or squeezing in a quick deadline at an airport lounge, the Flip 7 was up for it. Its foldable design meant I could slip it into the tiniest handbag or blazer pocket without compromising on screen size when I needed to get work done. And don’t get me started on the FlexCam... perfect for hands-free content creation and those on-the-go moments when there’s no one around to take your photo (but Instagram still needs proof that you were there).

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What really surprised me was how much I relied on Gemini. As an art lover, I’m constantly discovering new pieces and asking big questions: Who painted this? What’s the story behind it? With Gemini, I could point, ask, and immediately have rich context at my fingertips. It felt like walking around with a super-curious, well-read friend, always ready with the info I didn’t even know I needed.

The camera quality was another standout. Crisp, colour-true photos; whether I was capturing the mood at a candlelit dinner or taking a quick selfie between interviews. It gave me less time fussing with editing and more time to be present.

But the real magic? The way the Flip made me feel. There was a playfulness, a lightness, a sense of being ahead of the curve. It brought joy back into the everyday and reminded me that tech doesn’t have to be purely functional. It can be fun, expressive, and deeply personal.

Coming back to a traditional phone after living on the flip side has been harder than I expected. It’s like returning to flat shoes after weeks in heels that were actually comfortable. Necessary, maybe. But a little uninspiring.