What We Love and Hate About Using a Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE Case

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is all about giving users the foldable experience at a more accessible price point. However, like any clamshell phone, it lives or dies by its accessories, and a case is the first one you’ll probably buy.

After spending time with our very own Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE case, there’s a lot to appreciate about how this ultra-thin case handles daily use. But like every foldable, it raises a big question early on:  Is it really necessary? 

While it’s one of the best options out there, the experience of using any case with the Flip 7 FE comes with trade-offs. Here’s what we love and hate about it.

The Flip 7 FE itself is a good catch if you’re simply after a good Flip phone in 2025. It keeps the core Flip features like the compact design and Flex Mode, while trimming down just enough to stay accessible.

Maybe if we didn’t have good enough options, going bare or no case wouldn’t be a big deal. But we do love a good ultra-slim Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE case for the following reasons.

Even if the Flip 7 FE is the more affordable model than other new foldables, you don’t want to risk scratches, dents, or corner drops. A grippy and precision-fit case makes the phone feel less fragile without making it feel bulky.

The ThinBorne case in particular adds a layer of aramid fiber that feels thin yet solid, keeping the original Flip feel intact. It doesn’t interfere with the hinge mechanism and keeps the device light enough for one-handed use.

One of the biggest reasons we avoid most cases is that they hide what makes the Flip so cool — the design, the clamshell silhouette, the way it folds.

Most bulky cases ruin that. Our thin case stays true to the phone’s shape, with a slim profile and clean lines. If you’re the type who likes your phone to still look like a Flip, you’ll love this.

For those who didn’t expect to care about this feature, this can easily become one of your favorites: MagSafe compatibility on an Android phone. Our thin case adds a hidden magnetic ring that works with all Z Flip 7 MagSafe accessories. It opens up accessory options that were once iPhone-only.

Unlike some cheap magnetic cases, the magnet strength here is reliable and doesn’t fall off with slight movement.

Some Flip cases can be stiff or poorly cut, affecting the hinge or preventing the device from closing flush. This one folds just fine. There’s no hinge protector, which is by design, but that also means nothing gets in the way when you open or close the phone. The corners align, and there’s no creaking.

One underrated benefit is that this case stays on without tape. Many thin Z Flip cases use sticky film to keep the halves in place, which can degrade over time or leave residue.

ThinBorne’s fit is tight and secure, thanks to its precision CNC-cut design. Even with constant opening and closing, the case doesn’t shift or pop off.

This also makes it easier to remove if you want to clean the phone or swap SIM cards. Avoid peeling or mess.

There is something to hate (or at least dislike) in using a phone case, so we make sure to avoid them when they cross certain lines..

A lot of Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE cases go overboard with protection. They add thick bumpers, hinge covers, and clunky edges, making a compact, stylish phone feel like a brick. Even slim cases can sometimes overdo it with textures or extra panels that ruin the feel in the hand.

We get it: drop protection matters. But when a case kills the whole point of owning a Flip — portability, elegance, and that pocketable feel — it defeats its own purpose.

Balance matters. The phone already has a unique weight distribution because of the hinge. Add a heavy case, and suddenly it’s top-heavy or harder to flip open one-handed. Cases with layered plastic, metal frames, or hinge covers make this worse.

A lightweight case like ThinBorne avoids this, but many don’t.

The Z Flip’s folding mechanism demands precision. Some cheaper cases feel loose or shift around with daily use. Others need tape or stick-on film just to stay on, which ends up being annoying long-term. If a case affects how the phone opens, creaks when folded, or slips off the top half, it’s a no-go.

It’s also worth mentioning: misaligned cutouts or poorly finished corners can get uncomfortable fast.

There’s no single “right” design for a Flip case. That can be a problem. Some cases focus only on the back housing. Others wrap around too much. And then there are nonsense features like clips or hinge covers that add more problems than they solve.

If you’re not careful, you could end up with a case that looks cool but messes with usability.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE deserves a case that keeps it feeling that way. We love what a good case like ThinBorne offers: ultra-thin protection, MagSafe support, clean design, and a hinge-friendly fit. It ticks the boxes for what a Flip case should be in 2025.

We also know the downsides of putting anything on a phone that’s meant to be sleek and foldable. The key is finding a case that respects the design, not overwhelms it.

So, do you need a case for your Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE? Probably — but only if you choose one that doesn’t ruin the experience.