I spent a weekend with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and I became more of a fan

The Galaxy Z Flip lineup has been the most popular of Samsung's foldable devices, and its appeal is clear -- who can't benefit from a device with all the functionalities of a regular smartphone that can also shape-shift into a smaller phone for everyday ease? 

Also: My first 24 hours with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 left me completely mesmerized

With its latest addition to the lineup, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung leaned into the phone's most attractive feature, making it even more portable with a slimmer design, while also more capable, with the intent to improve user experience for power users and everyday users alike. 

However, at $1,099, the Z Flip 7 is still in the higher price range of phones. To determine whether it's worth your money, I replaced my daily driver, an iPhone 16 Pro, with the Z Flip ...