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Tom's Guide
2 hours ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE tipped for Unpacked — and it could be the cheap foldable we've all been waiting for
With the July 2025 Galaxy Unpacked event looming on the schedule, we could find out very soon if Samsung can finally deliver a cheaper foldable. The next Galaxy Unpacked event takes place July 9 in New York, and it's almost certain that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 will share the spotlight at the event. But there have been rumblings those two flagship foldables could be joined by a third model — the lower cost version of the Flip that most people are referring to as the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Much like the FE model that Samsung offers for its Galaxy S phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE would scale back on some of the features found on the regular Flip. By doing so, Samsung could offer the FE model for less, giving shoppers a low-cost alternative to stave off stepped-up competition from rival phone makers who can undercut Samsung's foldables on price. A number of leakers certainly seem to think a Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is on the agenda for Samsung. Roland Quandt has posted about some of the phone's rumored specs on while prominent leaker Evan Blass has even offered up official-looking renders of the phone that appeared at PhoneArena. How likely is it that a Galaxy Z Flip FE joins Samsung's other phones at Unpacked? We'll address that question after reviewing potential specs for the foldable phone and just why Samsung would be motivated to produce a lower-cost device. Galaxy Unpacked 2025 preorder: Whether you're hoping for a Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE or some other foldable phone, you can save on the final price by registering at Samsung's website. You'll get a $50 credit to apply to your purchase of anything announced at Unpacked on top of any other pre-order offers Samsung unveils. Samsung has long spoken about how it wants foldable phones to become more mainstream, and an easy way to do that would be to lower the price. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 currently starts at $1,899, making it one of the most expensive phones you can buy. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 comes in at a more reasonable $1,099, but that's still very lofty when compared to other devices, even premium ones like the Galaxy S25 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro. Enter the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, which would scale back some of the standard Z Flip's specs to offer a lower starting price. The most likely candidate for a downgrade would be the phone's chipset, with Samsung rumored to be turning to either Exynos or MediaTek silicon instead of the Snapdragon 8 chips that have powered recent flagship foldables. If Samsung does turn to one of its own Exynos chips for the Galaxy Z Flip FE, it may not even be the current Exynos 2500 system-on-chip that may appear in some Galaxy Z Flip 7 models. Instead, Samsung is expected to turn to an older Exynos chip as a cost-cutting move. The Galaxy S24 FE also scales back the camera specs offered by the Galaxy S24, so the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE could do likewise. That said, most rumors suggest the Galaxy Z Flip 6's camera setup featuring a 50MP main camera and a 12MP ultrawide lens will find its way to the FE. A more likely difference could be the screen sizes offered by Samsung's different Flip phones. While the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to feature larger interior and cover displays than its predecessor — 6.85 inches and 4 inches, respectively — the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE could stick with the Z Flip 6's screen specs. That would mean a 6.7-inch main panel and a 3.4-inch outer display. For his part, Roland Quandt has the Galaxy Z Flip FE coming with 8GB of memory and base storage of 128GB. The entry-level Galaxy Z Flip 6 features 12GB and 256GB, respectively. So why go through the trouble of scaling back some of the features on the well-regarded Galaxy Z Flip? Because Samsung's no longer the only game in town when it comes to the best foldable phones. Motorola has made a foldable flip phone of its own for years, and while early versions of the Motorola Razr were nothing to write home about, more recent models have surpassed Samsung's Flip. We currently rate the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) as the best flip-style phone you can buy pending the release of the Galaxy Z Flip 7. But the $1,299 Ultra isn't your only foldable phone with Motorola. There are two other models — the $999 Motorola Razr Plus and $699 Motorola Razr — that both cost less than what Samsung is expected to charge for the Galaxy Z Flip 7. And the specs of those Motorola devices are pretty formidable. The Plus runs on a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 — not the most powerful chipset out there, but still a pretty recent piece of silicon. It offers a 4-inch cover display and a dedicated telephoto camera — two features you won't find on the more expensive Galaxy Z Flip 6. And while the standard Motorola Razr does make some significant compromises to get its cost down to $699, that's a remarkably low price for a phone with a foldable display that slips easily into your pocket. In other words, Motorola gives you options. People who want a premium device can pay up for the Ultra, while the $999 Razr Plus matches up surprisingly well against the Galaxy Z Flip 6. And if cost is important to you, the standard Razr lets you enjoy a foldable phone at a significant discount. That's a broad array of foldable options that Samsung likely feels it needs to address. Samsung's track record with its other FE phone offers a potential clue. The Galaxy S24 FE arrived last October, around nine months after the rest of the Galaxy S24 lineup went on sale. That's pretty typical of past FE versions of Galaxy S phones, as they tend to show up several months after their more expensive counterparts so as not to eat into sales. That would seem to suggest that Samsung might be inclined to let the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 enjoy their moment in the sun at Unpacked on July 9, and then launch an FE version of the Flip a few months from now. Twist my arm, and I would guess that would be Samsung's strategy. Still, rumors and renders don't generally spring up from a vacuum. The fact that there's this much chatter about an FE model — particularly from people with pretty strong reputations regarding unannounced Samsung products — suggests we could be in for a surprise at the next Unpacked. With less than two weeks to go before Samsung executives take the stage in New York, we won't have to wait long to find out just how many foldable devices the company plans to launch this summer and whether Samsung's foldables are about to get a more affordable option.
IOL News
3 hours ago
- Business
- IOL News
Samsung is poised to unveil latest folding smartphones on July 9
A Samsung Electronics Co. Galaxy Z Fold 6 smartphone displayed at a Samsung store in Seoul on Oct. 4. Image: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg Samsung Electronics announced plans to hold its latest launch event on July 9, when the company is expected to introduce new foldable smartphones and other Galaxy devices. The Unpacked summer showcase will kick off in Brooklyn, New York, at 10 am local time, Samsung said, promising to deliver 'the next evolution' of Galaxy phones and artificial intelligence features. The new products should include the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 handsets, solidifying Samsung's position in the folding category. The Flip device is expected to feature a larger outer display, similar to the Razr Ultra from Lenovo Group's Motorola division. Folding devices have become a hotly competitive area for smartphone makers in recent years, even if most consumers have yet to embrace them. The devices are pricier than standard handsets and remain niche items, but manufacturers are betting that more refined designs can entice shoppers. Apple - Samsung's biggest smartphone rival - doesn't sell a folding model, though it's preparing to introduce one as soon as next year, Bloomberg News has reported. The Fold 7 will resemble a tablet when it's unfolded, like past models, and should feature a thinner design and slimmer bezels, according to a teaser that Samsung posted this month. The upgrade signals that the company is looking to keep pace with Chinese phone brands like Huawei Technologies, Honor and Oppo. Honor told Bloomberg in a recent interview that its upcoming Magic V5 foldable will measure just 8.8 millimeters thick when closed. Alphabet Inc.'s Google is Samsung's main competitor for this type of folding phone in the US and is similarly expected to unveil its Pixel 10 Pro Fold later this summer. Samsung is also expected to announce its latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 8, during the July Unpacked event. And the South Korean consumer electronics giant is likely to highlight its Galaxy AI suite of software features. Samsung is nearing a wide-ranging deal with Perplexity AI Inc. to preload that company's app and assistant on upcoming devices, Bloomberg reported last month. BLOOMBERG
Forbes
14 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
Android Circuit: Honor Confirms Record-Breaking Magic, Fairphone 6's Twin Launches, Galaxy Z Fold7 Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Taking a look back at this week's news and headlines across the Android world, including Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked launch event, Z Fold7 and Z Flip prices, Galaxy's pre-release offer, Pixel 10 specs, Google makes trade-ins more attractive, Fairphone 6 launch, Honor confirms record-breaking Magic V5, and Chrome changes down below. Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android in the last seven days. You can also read my weekly digest of Apple news here on Forbes. Samsung Confirms Next Galaxy Unpacked Event Samsung has confirmed the launch of its next handsets, widely expected to be the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7. It's an early launch in the summer season, which will allow Samsung to set the 2025 story around foldables: "On July 9, Samsung Electronics will host Unpacked in Brooklyn, New York – a borough with an extraordinary spirit and a distinctive history. Brooklyn is where visionary thinking and bold ideas shape the future, so it's only fitting that Samsung unveils the latest and greatest additions to the Galaxy portfolio in a place known for its culture, creativity, and collaboration. The event will be streamed live on Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung's YouTube channel beginning at 10 a.m. ET, 3 p.m. BST, and 4 p.m. CET." (Samsung Newsroom) Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 Prices Leak Samsung is being cagey around the pricing of the two new foldables, but reports from retailers with advance notice suggest that consumers are going to appreciate a move to stay stable on the Fold, and cut the price for the Flip "The latest report says that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 should cost the same as the Z Fold 6 at launch, i.e., €1,999 for 256GB, €2,119 for 512GB, and €2,359 for 1TB. Even better, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will supposedly launch for a lower price than the Z Flip 6. The report states that the 256GB Galaxy Z Flip 7 in Europe will undercut its predecessor by €100 and hit the shelves for €1,099 instead of €1,199. Meanwhile, the 512GB Galaxy Z Flip 7 variant should cost €1,219 instead of €1,319." (WinFuture via Sammobile) Samsung's Pre-Release Galaxy Offer There's more value to be found for Samsung's existing customers who are looking to upgrade to the new phones. Reserve your spot for one of the new phones now, and if you go on to complete the purchase, you'll get credit for the Samsung store: "Under the slogan Ultra Unfolds, Samsung is promising $50 of Samsung Credit for anyone who fills out a reservation form with their name and email address. If you then go on to buy one of the devices that's launched, you'll get a $50 credit to the Samsung store following your preorder and purchase." (Forbes). Pixel 10 Specs Gogole's Pixel 10 family will follow Samsung's foldables, likely near the end of August. Details on all four handsets are coming out, especially the Pixel 10. New specs suggest a brighter screen and a larger battery, albeit with a slightly weaker camera that resembles the Pixel 9a rather than the Pixel 9. The most significant change remains inside with the new Tensor Mobile chipset… although the specs backing it up are staying steady: "Internally, these specs won't surprise you, but we're looking at the Tensor G5, which will be manufactured on TSMC's 3nm process. It will also be paired with 12GB of RAM – the same amount of RAM as the $1,299 Galaxy S25 Ultra – and either 128GB or 256GB of storage. Unfortunately, Google is not upping the storage on the base model this year, nor offering a higher storage tier." (Android Headlines). Google's Pixel Trade-In Prices Rise Google even has a promotion to engage the trade-in market, with its online store offering discounts supported by traded-in handsets that will provide up to £1045 off the list price. That's one of the best Google deals for many years: "I have covered almost every Google deal in the last two years and I haven't seen the company raise its trade-in prices by this much before. Perhaps it heard the grumbles about how poorly it has historically valued your old phone, or it saw Samsung's similarly high price trade-in deal. Whatever the reason, this is good news for customers." (Forbes). Fairphone 6 Launch Fairphone has launched its latest repairable phone in the Fairphone 6. Notable for its modularity and ease of repair, the company is bringing that to the fore with the sixth mainline model. It comes with three different accessories that can replace the back plate (a finger loop, lanyard clips, or a card holder), and at launch it ships with either Google's flavour of Android, or the privacy-focused e/OS/. Yet the underlying philosophy of the company remains: "Fairphone 6 is as easy to repair as ever, with the company supplying spare parts and video tutorials on how to replace all of the key components. Fairphone 6 is E-waste neutral, assembled in factories with fair labor conditions and boasts an excellent repairability rating from the EU's new energy efficiency label. Fairphone is also offering a five-year warranty and eight years of software support." (GSM Arena). Honor Magic V5 Previewed Honor has not only confirmed its new foldable to launch in July, but has also announced that its quest to create the thinnest foldable possible has resulted in a phone that is as close as possible to a regular candybar phone when closed: "The new model will come in at 8.8 mm when closed, Honor tells Power On. That means it will very likely be the world's thinnest foldable phone when it debuts. The V2 came in at 9.9 mm, while the current V3 measures 9.2 mm. It is believed that the latest Honor phone will be thinner than Samsung Electronics Co.'s upcoming Z Fold 7, which will also be introduced in July. Apple, for its part, is poised to launch a foldable at the end of 2026." (Power On). And Finally... A literal and finally this week, as Google finally allows Android users to move the Chrome address bar to the bottom of the screen: "Depending on the size of your hand and your device, one address bar position may feel more comfortable than the other. We designed this update to give you the flexibility to choose your preferred location — so you can browse with more ease. If you'd like to move your address bar, long-press on it and select the "Move address bar to bottom" option. Or just navigate to the Settings menu and select 'address bar' to choose your preferred spot." (Google Keyword Blog). Android Circuit rounds up the news from the Android world every weekend here on Forbes. Don't forget to follow me so you don't miss any coverage in the future, and of course, read the sister column in Apple Loop! Last week's Android Circuit can be found here, and if you have any news and links you'd like to see featured in Android Circuit, get in touch!
Phone Arena
18 hours ago
- Phone Arena
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 real world images show off a shallow crease and stunning design
Real world photos of the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2. | Image credit — Digital Chat Station Flip 7 Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Xiaomi Mix Flip 2? Flip 7 all the way Mix Flip 2, please Flip 7 all the way 0% Mix Flip 2, please 0% Flip 7 Galaxy Z Flip 7 Receive the latest mobile news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Flip 7 Flip 7 Flip 7 Flip 7 The Flip 2 is pretty powerful, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite that's found on the Galaxy S25 series. It also boasts a battery that Samsung probably won't include in its traditional flagships, let alone foldables, for quite a while: 5165 mAh. Furthermore, it even has 50W of wireless charging (and 67W wired), while theis expected to have 25W of wired seen in the images above, the crease on the Flip 2 is also very shallow. Considering how that's been my biggest pet peeve against foldable smartphones, this phone appeals to me more than most of its has continued the design of the first Mix Flip, particularly the cameras on the exterior display. Samsung is adopting this same design, and getting rid of the large camera cutout on the. That design will now be used for theFE Mix Flip 2 will give thea run for its money. With the new design, theis basically as good as it gets for a Samsung clamshell foldable. Flip 7 display upgrades show that Samsung is willing to put in the effort, but the battery capacity and charging speeds still consumers who want the latest and greatest, the Snapdragon 8 Elite on the Mix Flip 2 is definitely more powerful than the Exynos 2500 on the. The battery life and charging speeds aren't even a thewill almost assuredly have much longer software support, and some users swear by One UI. So in the end, though both are some of the best foldables of 2025, it all comes down to user preference. Let's hope that the global launch of the Mix Flip 2 isn't too far off.
Phone Arena
18 hours ago
- Phone Arena
With these display upgrades, Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the ultimate Samsung clamshell
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be unveiled next month, and become available for purchase in August. Much like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung has drastically improved the design of its clamshell foldable phone, and it's basically as good as it gets for now. A new leak ( translated source ) adds on to previous reports about the phone's display upgrades over the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The exterior screen is going up from 3.5 inches to four inches, while the main display is going from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches. When unfolded, the Flip 7 will be just as large as most flagship smartphones nowadays. Furthermore, corroborating the recent leaked Flip 7 renders, the outer display will have more screen real estate, as the camera cutout has been removed. That design will now be seen on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, Samsung's budget foldable that is also going to be announced next month. The FE will become available for purchase in August as well. Leaked Galaxy Z Flip 7 render. | Image credit — Evan Blass Lastly, the report claims that the bezels of the main display have been further narrowed down. The Flip 7 is basically as good as clamshell foldable smartphones can get, except for the battery, of course. In classic Samsung fashion, the battery is expected to be pretty small compared to the competition, and the charging speeds will be slow as well. Speaking of the competition, the Flip 7 reminds me of the Xiaomi Mix Flip. That phone is almost as large as the Flip 7 , and doesn't have a large camera cutout either. Its bezels are pretty narrow as well, and its battery is bigger too. The Mix Flip is also powered by a Snapdragon processor. Samsung will be using the Exynos 2500 for the Flip 7 , while the upcoming Mix Flip 2 will use the Snapdragon 8 the Flip 7 , all Samsung needs to do now is improve its battery capacity and charging speeds. If long-term software support or One UI aren't that important to you, then the Mix Flip 2 is probably a much better choice. But the Flip 7 will definitely give Xiaomi a run for its money. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
