Tech Desk 
Nov 03, 2024
Samsung is going to launch an affordable variant of its upcoming foldable phone as early as next year. While the South Korean tech giant has steadily improved its foldable lineup with models like the Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold, a lower-cost version has long been anticipated.
However, reports are now suggesting that Samsung might finally bring an affordable Galaxy Z Flip model.
Samsung’s cheaper Z Flip coming
At Samsung’s recent earnings call, the company’s executives highlighted their commitment to making foldable devices more accessible by lowering the entry prices.
Read more: Samsung likely to launch tri-fold smartphone by 2025
Noting customers’ satisfaction with Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold phones, the company believes that foldable devices could become even more mainstream if made affordable.
While the tech giant is yet to provide a specific launch timeline, industry sources indicated that the purported Galaxy Z Flip FE could launch in 2025.
Moreover, a Korean blogger yeux1122 also reported that Samsung might launch a Galaxy Z Flip FE model in 2025. Although the leaker wasn’t able to confirm a launch timeline, he mentioned that the company might be considering a “simultaneous release”.
If this news is accurate, the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip FE would likely offer all foldable features at a reduced price point, making the company’s foldable phones more accessible to a broader audience.
