Samsung is expected to hold its Unpacked event in Paris in July 2024 with a series of new product reveals.
Why July? OK SamMobile is believed to be a ploy to coincide with the Paris Olympic Games, of which Samsung is the main sponsor.
At the event, rumors point to the introduction of a new generation of Galaxy cases, including the first Fan Edition (FE) cover called Galaxy Z Flip FE.
FE models have been available in the Galaxy S series of phones for many years. They were designed to be a cheaper alternative to the flagship model, but still with a number of premium features.
It is now widely believed that Samsung is preparing to introduce FE models into its Flip series, and the Galaxy Z Flip FE will be launched alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Here’s what we know so far.
Galaxy Z Flip FE: What we know so far and rumors
Since we’re still probably two months away from any official reveal, details about what to expect from the Galaxy Z Flip FE are clearly limited to rumors and speculative leaks. Even so, details are still very limited.
But as Samsung continues to surprise the smartphone market with its latest releases, including the latest Galaxy S24, and surprise Apple on the global smartphone sales charts, we could be in for another gift from Samsung.
But here’s what we saw about the design, screen, performance, software, camera and battery.
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Leaked from a Chinese website My Drivers claims that the phone will measure 165.2mm x 71.9mm x 6.9mm when folded, which are the exact dimensions of the Z Flip 5. In this case, we should expect dimensions of 85.1mm x 71.9mm x 15.1mm when folded.
Other than that, there’s not much to the design at the moment. Some rumors point to a similar design between the Z Flip 5 and the Z Flip 4, while others believe it could be similar to the Z Flip 5, but with the Z Flip 4’s 1.9-inch external screen.
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Speaking of displays, while some believe the external screen will be identical to that of the Z Flip 4, the leaked dimensions above show that the internal screen will match the size of the Z Flip 5, measuring 6.7 inches.
There are no additional display specs yet, but if Samsung manages to get the Z Flip 5’s internal display down for use in the Z Flip FE, then we’ll be looking at a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2640 pixels. resolution and refresh rate of 120 Hz.
DXOMARK ranked the Z Flip 5’s screen as the third best on the smartphone market last year and ranked it as the best screen on any Samsung device available at the time, so this is for anyone interested in purchasing the Z Flip FE when it launches . big bonus. .
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Rumors in China say that the Galaxy Z Flip FE will be powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, but we know from previous Samsung products that there is often a regional distribution between the chips, and in the European market the devices are powered by the Exynos chip.
It wouldn’t be surprising if the Z Flip FE had the same.
Meanwhile, reports suggest there will be a single 8GB version with internal storage options of 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB.
Software
It all depends on whether Android 15 will be available at launch, but if not, we can expect the Z Flip FE to come with Samsung One UI 6.1 and Android 14 out of the box.
If Android 15 appears after launch, it’s likely there will be a software update coming soon.
Battery
Since Z Flip FE rumors are constantly drawing comparisons to the Z Flip 5, it is generally believed that the battery will also be the same.
This means that a 3700 mAh cell, which can provide long battery life, can be found in the Z Flip FE.
Camera
Once again, rumors point to a copy of the Z Flip 5’s main lens being used on the Z Flip FE.
If that happens, we can also expect a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 10MP front camera.
What is the Galaxy Z Flip FE release date?
When the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is announced in July 2024, we should expect a release date in July or August this year.
However, as this is the first FE version of Samsung’s foldable, it’s difficult to know for sure as there is no earlier release schedule.
How much will the Galaxy Z Flip FE cost?
There is no indication or official information about pricing at the moment, but rumors put the Galaxy Z Flip FE at a lower price than the upcoming Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 6, following the trend of Samsung’s FE series.
For a rough guide to what we can expect, then, the Z Flip 5 retailed for $1,049 at launch, so we’re probably looking at the Z Flip FE, which costs just under $1,000.
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