Hilghlights

• Samsung might launch a more affordable foldable phone the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE in 2025.
• Samsung is reportedly working on the Galaxy S25 Slim expected to launch around April 2025.

Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Flip 7 next year as the successor to the Galaxy Z Flip 6, which was launched earlier in July this year. However, if you think that is the only flip phone Samsung is working on at the moment, you are thinking wrong.

Reiterating some previous rumours, supply chain analyst Ross Young have recently suggested that Samsung might not stop only with Galaxy Z Flip 7.

According to Young’s recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the Korean consumer electronics company could also launch a more affordable foldable model alongside the Flip 7.

This new device is rumoured to be called the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE and is most likely to serve as a budget-friendly alternative to Samsung’s flagship foldable lineup.

Those hoping for a Z Flip 7 FE should be excited. It looks like a Samsung FE clamshell is finally coming in 2025.

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) November 19, 2024

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is expected to feature the same display as the Flip 7 but may come with lower-end cameras and a less powerful chipset to keep costs down.

Speculations suggest it might be powered by the Exynos 2400 SoC, which we have seen Samsung using in some Galaxy S24 models.

Or else, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 that powers the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 could also be the choice for the affordable flip next year.

Reports suggest Samsung’s strategy to maintain affordability will decide which other components will be used in the smartphone.

This is not the first update about any such affordable flip smartphone. During its Q3 2024 Earnings Call, the company stated it was exploring “ways to lower entry barriers so that more customers can actually experience foldable products.”

Gadgets360 suggests in one of its recent reports that the success of this new device will hinge on its pricing.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE might not be an exciting offer for users if the company only makes it $100-$200 cheaper than the regular Flip 7.

However, it could attract more buyers and give the foldable market a much-needed boost in sales if Samsung significantly reduces the price.

Apart from the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, Samsung is reportedly also working on two new smartphones to expand its lineup further. Rumours suggest a Galaxy S25 Slim is also on the way.

It is likely to join the Galaxy S25 series and is expected to launch sometime around April 2025.

While details about the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE are still under wraps, the possibility of an affordable foldable option could make 2025 an exciting year.

FAQs

Q1. What is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE?

Answer. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is a rumoured affordable foldable model that Samsung might launch alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in 2025, featuring the same display but with lower-end cameras and a less powerful chipset.

Q2. What is Samsung’s strategy for making foldable technology more accessible?

Answer. Samsung confirmed during its Q3 2024 Earnings Call that it is exploring ways to lower entry barriers so that more customers can experience foldable products.

Q3. What other smartphones is Samsung reportedly working on for 2025?

Answer. Besides the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, Samsung is reportedly working on the Galaxy S25 Slim, which is expected to join the Galaxy S25 series and launch around April 2025.

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