Shortly after the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 made headlines for having a pretty tough hinge and surviving JerryRigEverything’s ‘bend test’, the newly launched Z Flip 7 seems to be following in its older sibling’s footsteps. As showcased in the YouTuber’s latest video, the Z Flip 7 has also passed his signature torture test – and despite some flexing, scratches, burns, and a handful of dirt, the phone managed to hold it together under pressure.
The outer screen, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, scratched at Mohs level 6, with deeper marks at level 7, which is quite consistent with other flagships. The inner display – still a soft polymer surface – started picking up permanent damage at level 2, meaning even a fingernail can leave marks. Similar to the Z Fold 7 (curr. $1,999 on Amazon), Samsung offers one free replacement of the Z Flip 7’s inner screen protector within the first year, with follow-up replacements costing $20 each.
Burn tests revealed that the outer display resisted flame for over 20 seconds with minimal damage. The inner screen, however, lasted 15 seconds before shutting off and displayed two permanent green burn marks after. According to Zack, this resulted from heat concentration on the outer edges of the butane flame.
Dust resistance – rated IP48 – was put to the test with a full dirt pour across the hinge. Despite audible creaks, the Flip 7 continued functioning and showed no signs of mechanical failure, which is always a good sign.
Finally, the bend test: Zack bent the phone backward – hard. While the chassis visibly flexed and developed a slight kink near the antenna line, it did not snap or fail whatsoever. A second bend did yield a few clicks, but all in all, the phone remained intact. Samsung’s hinge design, where the two glass halves compress together at the joint, looks like it has greatly improved over its predecessors.
Also, you can click here to read why cold temperatures can potentially shorten the Z Flip 7’s service life by up to 88%.
Fueled by a childhood spent taking apart video game consoles to see how they worked, I turned my passion for tech into writing. I have a double Bachelor’s in Computer Science Engineering (2018) and English (2024). I’ve been writing on a variety of tech topics since 2016, with a particular interest in gaming. When I’m not hunting down the latest tech news, you’ll find me producing music, gaming, or hiking.
