Samsung’s leadership in the foldable smartphone market-which its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series has pioneered for the last couple of years-is steadily getting stronger. While Samsung is on course to flesh up the range with a new budget-friendly foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip FE (Fan Edition), alongside a premium Galaxy Z Flip 7, rival products are coming with more affordable options.
Galaxy Z Flip FE: Affordable Innovation
It is reported that Samsung will release the Galaxy Z Flip FE for the mid-range market segment. As per @Jukanlosreve, one of the consistent leakers of Samsung phones, the Z Flip FE will boast the Exynos 2400e chip, which is also expected to power the Galaxy S24 FE. This makes it a strategic pick to keep performance up while costs are competitive and squarely takes on Motorola’s more budget-friendly Razr models.
This could also pave the way for more mainstream adoption with the introduction of a “Fan Edition” for foldables, allowing the flip design to be more affordable to the mass market. Provided Samsung can continue with this balancing act of affordability and innovation, then it may have secured a position in the middle-tier foldable market.
Galaxy Z Flip 7: Pushing Premium Boundaries
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be the next flagship flip foldable by Samsung, speculated to come with its Exynos 2500 powerhouse. Little was known about this chip so far, Samsung confirmed its development during an earnings call recently. The Exynos 2500 will probably bring enhanced performance and efficiency, possibly curing the low yield problems which resulted in thinner adoption of its predecessors.
Contrary to prior rumors that said the Z Flip 7 could come with the Exynos 2400, recent leaks show the opposite: Samsung wants to keep the more powerful Exynos 2500 for its flagships. This could make the Z Flip 7 a powerhouse as well as an innovative one in the foldable space.
A Look into Samsung’s Game
Samsung’s processor strategy for its new foldables is closely in line with its general smartphone roadmap. While the Galaxy S24 FE already utilizes the Exynos 2400e, it is expected that the Z Flip FE will follow suit. Meanwhile, further intrigue arises on the processor choices speculated for the Galaxy S25. It is reported that Samsung may adopt Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite across all Galaxy S25 variants. This may change the appeal of the Z Flip 7 by region because of its processor allocation.
What It Means for Consumers
With both the Galaxy Z Flip FE and Z Flip 7, Samsung has taken a two-way approach, dedicated to serving different market segments. The Z Flip FE serves as a great starting point within the foldable ecosystem for budget-conscious users. In contrast, the Z Flip 7 aims to pack in advanced technology for users who need a high-end experience.
Deals and Discounts on the Galaxy Z Flip Series
For those who want to check out what Samsung has to offer, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is available for over $250 off on this Black Friday sale. That would be quite a steal and a pretty great chance to own a high-end foldable until next year’s releases.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series has kept raising the bars in the foldables section, and with the Z Flip 7 and the Z Flip FE ready to launch soon, it will keep the brand ahead of its competitors while expanding into more customer segments.
Source: @Jukanlosreve
