Galaxy Z Flip 7 Now Supports Samsung DeX Features

At the recent launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7, one noteworthy update that may have been overlooked is the new addition of DeX support for the smaller Z Flip model, aligning it with its larger counterpart.

For those unfamiliar, DeX is a feature that allows users to connect a Samsung smartphone to a dock or monitor, effectively transforming it into a computing environment reminiscent of a laptop experience, rather than a mobile device.

While its capabilities are somewhat limited, DeX enables users to browse the web, manage documents and spreadsheets, and run various applications in a more desktop-like setting on a larger display.

You might wonder why it took until now for the Flip series to incorporate this feature, especially given the substantial advancements in smartphone technology over recent years. The answer lies in Samsung’s ongoing effort to enhance DeX’s functionality with every iteration.

“With One UI 8 on the device, we’ve introduced further improvements to Samsung DeX,” said Kadesh Beckford, Samsung’s product manager specializing in smartphones, in an interview with Digital Trends.

“Features such as improved multitasking and support for multiple display screens make the experience much more seamless. While the Galaxy Z Flip 6 had a vapor cooling system, we needed to make subtle adjustments to ensure users received the flagship experience they expect, comparable to devices like the Galaxy S25 series or the Tab S10.”

What’s Different?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 represents a significant upgrade in functionality and design. Internally, the device is equipped with advanced hardware that now enables it to utilize the DeX platform effectively. Beckford pointed out, “The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has sufficient power thanks to its large cooling system and a high-performance three-nanometer chipset with 12GB of RAM (the Exynos 2500). This means you can multitask effortlessly while also benefiting from better battery management.”

While DeX may not be the primary selling point for the Z Flip 7, which has not been marketed strictly as a productivity device, it certainly adds value as a useful tool.

Our experience using DeX with the Flip 7 has been quite smooth. We connected the phone to a USB-C hub (available for about $20), which allowed us to use an HDMI monitor along with a USB keyboard and mouse to create a mini-PC setup.

Although it might not rival a full-fledged Chromebook— the web browser, for instance, has a noticeably oversized font indicating it’s a scaled-up smartphone interface—working with documents has proven to be quite efficient.

While it’s possible that many users targeted by the Z Flip 7 won’t utilize DeX, its availability is a fascinating addition that highlights Samsung’s commitment to broadening the appeal of its computing platform.