Huawei nova Flip S vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE

Verdict

The Huawei nova Flip S scores higher in 1 of 6 sections (battery), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE leads in design & durability, connectivity & features and performance; they are even on camera and display.

The biggest difference is design & durability: 47 vs 85 points.

The Huawei nova Flip S is the newer model, announced 3 months after the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE.

Choose the Huawei nova Flip S for battery; choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE for design & durability and connectivity & features.

nova Flip S leads in 6 fields
Galaxy Z Flip7 FE leads in 11 fields
21 ties

38 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	nova Flip S	Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
Overall
Performance	67	78
Camera	59	59
Battery	60	48
Display	93	93
Design & durability	47	85
Connectivity & features	58	73

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: nova Flip S: 56/100; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 78/100(Better)
Chipset: nova Flip S: Kirin 8030; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Exynos 2400
RAM (max): nova Flip S: 12 GB(Better); Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 8 GB
Storage (max): nova Flip S: 512 GB(Better); Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 256 GB
Process node: nova Flip S: Unknown; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 4 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: nova Flip S: 50 MP; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 50 MP
Main sensor size: nova Flip S: 1/1.56″(Better); Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 1/1.57″
Optical stabilization (OIS): nova Flip S: Yes; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Yes
Ultra-wide camera: nova Flip S: Yes; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Yes
Telephoto camera: nova Flip S: No; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: No
Periscope lens: nova Flip S: No; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: No
Optical zoom: nova Flip S: No; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: No
Video recording: nova Flip S: 4K 30 fps; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 4K 60 fps(Better)
Front camera: nova Flip S: 32 MP(Better); Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 10 MP
Front camera 4K video: nova Flip S: Yes; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Yes

Battery

Battery capacity: nova Flip S: 4400 mAh(Better); Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 4000 mAh
Battery endurance (EU label): nova Flip S: Unknown; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 37:03 h
EU label cycles: nova Flip S: Unknown; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 1700
Wired charging: nova Flip S: 66 W(Better); Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 25 W
Wireless charging: nova Flip S: No; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 15 W(Better)
Reverse charging: nova Flip S: Yes; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Yes
Reverse charging type: nova Flip S: Wired; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Wireless

Display

Screen size: nova Flip S: 6.94″; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 6.7″
Panel type: nova Flip S: LTPO OLED; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: LTPO OLED
Refresh rate: nova Flip S: 120 Hz; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 120 Hz
Pixel density: nova Flip S: 421 ppi; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 426 ppi(Better)
Peak brightness: nova Flip S: Unknown; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 2600 nits
Resolution: nova Flip S: 1136x2690; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 1080x2640

Design & durability

Weight: nova Flip S: 195 g; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 187 g(Better)
Thickness: nova Flip S: 6.9 mm; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 6.9 mm
Dust & water resistance: nova Flip S: None; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: IP68(Better)
Back material: nova Flip S: Leather; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Glass(Better)
Frame material: nova Flip S: Aluminum; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Aluminum
EU repairability class: nova Flip S: Unknown; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: C
EU drop resistance class: nova Flip S: Unknown; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: A
EU energy class: nova Flip S: Unknown; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: B

Connectivity & features

5G: nova Flip S: Yes; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Yes
Wi-Fi: nova Flip S: Wi-Fi 6; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Wi-Fi 6E(Better)
Bluetooth: nova Flip S: 5.2; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 5.4(Better)
USB speed: nova Flip S: USB 2.0; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: USB 3.x(Better)
USB port: nova Flip S: USB-C 2.0; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: USB-C 3.2
DisplayPort output: nova Flip S: No; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: No
NFC: nova Flip S: Yes; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Yes
eSIM: nova Flip S: No; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Yes(Better)
Ultra-wideband (UWB): nova Flip S: No; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: No
Satellite connectivity: nova Flip S: No; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: No
Stereo speakers: nova Flip S: Yes; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack: nova Flip S: No; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: No
Fingerprint reader: nova Flip S: Side-mounted; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Side-mounted
3D face unlock: nova Flip S: No; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: No
Infrared blaster: nova Flip S: No; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: No
FM radio: nova Flip S: No; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: No
microSD slot: nova Flip S: No; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: No
Card slot: nova Flip S: No; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: No

General

Operating system: nova Flip S: HarmonyOS 5.1; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Android 16
OS updates (major versions): nova Flip S: Unknown; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 7
Launch price: nova Flip S: About 410 EUR; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: $ 526.06
Year: nova Flip S: 2025; Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: 2025

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	nova Flip S	Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
Network
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1x	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands	LTE	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G bands	SA/NSA	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced	2025, October 17	2025, July 09
Status	Available. Released 2025, October 25	Available. Released 2025, July 25
Body
Dimensions	Unfolded: 169.8 x 75.4 x 6.9 mm Folded: 87.8 x 75.4 x 15.1 mm	Unfolded: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm Folded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 14.9 mm
Weight	195 g or 199 g (6.88 oz)	187 g (6.60 oz)
Build	Aluminum frame, glass back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back	Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Splash/dust resistant	· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) · Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (max 2 at a time) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor Aluminum
Display
Type	Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR	Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Size	6.94 inches, 111.4 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio)	6.7 inches, 101.5 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1136 x 2690 pixels (~421 ppi density) Cover display: LTPO OLED, 2.14 inch, 480 x 480 pixels, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, 318ppi	1080 x 2640 pixels (~426 ppi density) Cover display: Super AMOLED, 60Hz, 2600 nits (peak), 3.4 inches, 720 x 748 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), 306 ppi
Platform
OS	HarmonyOS 5.1	Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8
Chipset	Kirin 8030	Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core	10-core (1x3.2GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU	–	Xclipse 940
Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Main Camera
Dual	50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide)	50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm
Features	Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, HDR10+
Selfie camera
Single	32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide)	10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm
Features	HDR, panorama	HDR
Video	4K, 1080p	4K@30/60fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	No	No
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC	5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 3.2
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Type	Li-Po 4400 mAh	4000 mAh
Charging	66W wired, 100% in 40 min 5W reverse wired	25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless
Misc
Colors	Green, Pink, White, Black, Nova Black, Blue	Black, White
Models	PSD-AL80	SM-F761B, SM-F761B/DS, SM-F761U1, SM-F761U
Price	About 410 EUR	$ 526.06 / € 499.69 / £ 391.65 / ₹ 85,999
SAR	–	0.84 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	–	0.84 W/kg (head) 1.54 W/kg (body)
EU LABEL
Energy	–	Class B
Battery	–	37:03h endurance, 1700 cycles
Free fall	–	Class A (210 falls)
Repairability	–	Class C