Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 protective cover displays exhibit a less impressive performance compared to its predecessor, the Flip 6 model.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, the latest foldable smartphone from the tech giant, has received mixed reviews regarding its cover screen's widget functionality. Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 6, the Z Flip 7 has significant limitations.
One of the most notable changes is that users cannot manage or customize widget panels directly on the cover screen. All actions like moving or adding widgets require opening the main display. This contrasts with the Z Flip 6 where users could freely add and manage widgets on the cover screen itself.
Basic customization options such as changing clock faces or adding new widgets also require opening the phone, creating frequent "dead ends" and frustration for users who want to interact more easily with the cover screen's widgets.
The quick settings and toggles on the cover screen are also very limited. For example, you can toggle Wi-Fi on/off but cannot select specific Wi-Fi networks, and you cannot customize the quick settings panel as you could with the main screen.
Calling functionality is hindered because Samsung removed 4x4 Flex Window widgets and you can no longer open the Phone app directly on the cover screen. Instead, users must add small 2x2 Phone widgets that lead to a full-screen dialer and require opening the main screen.
Samsung's One UI 8 on the Z Flip 7 restricts widget and app interactions on the cover display much more than the previous One UI version on the Z Flip 6.
In contrast, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 allowed more direct and flexible widget management on the cover screen, making it more user-friendly for quick glances and interactions without flipping the phone open.
Despite the Z Flip 7 having a larger and higher refresh rate cover screen, its widget functionality and customization are reduced compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 6. This requires users to open the main display for many tasks that were possible on the cover screen before.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7's cover screen is not significantly more useful for running regular Android apps or adding third-party widgets compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Users cannot run the Tesla app natively on the cover screen of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 without using Good Lock and MultiStar.
The increased size of the cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 has not significantly improved the utility of the Flex Window. Samsung has removed the ability to run full-screen Flex Window widgets on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and reduced the functionality of the Flex Window compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7's cover screen falls short in widget functionality compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Users may find the cover screen less intuitive for adding and managing widgets, and it lacks the flexibility and customization options that were available on the Z Flip 6.
- The cover screen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is less user-friendly for quick interactions and glances due to the inability to manage or customize widget panels directly.
- In comparison to the Galaxy Z Flip 6, the Z Flip 7's cover screen offers limited widget functionality, with reduced customization options and a lack of direct interaction with apps and widgets.
