According to reports on social media, Samsung may launch a more affordable variant of its flagship Galaxy Z Flip series smartphone called the Galaxy Z Flip FE next year. A few weeks ago, the South Korean tech giant introduced a Special Edition model of its flagship Galaxy Z Fold 6 in some markets, but it was priced significantly higher than the standard version. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip FE is expected to have slimmed-down internals to keep costs down.

Launch of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE

In a post on South Korean blogging platform Naver (via Android Authority ), tipster @yeux1122 suggested that Samsung could be developing a more affordable variant of the Galaxy Z Flip series. The expected device will enter the market in 2025.

While its launch date remains unknown, the insider claimed it would be a “simultaneous release,” suggesting it could debut alongside Samsung’s next-generation foldable phones — the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 — in the latter. six months

This development builds on Samsung’s recent Q3 2024 Earnings Call announcement where they said they are exploring “ways to lower barriers to entry so more customers can truly experience sophisticated products.” This hints at the potential development of more affordable versions of the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold series of smartphones that are in the works.

In addition, the speaker also suggested that Samsung could release two more devices next year: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim and an additional model in the Galaxy Z Fold 7 series. While the former has an estimated launch schedule “before and after” April 2025, the latter , is believed to be a simultaneous release, meaning it could be another smartphone that debuts alongside Samsung’s seventh-generation foldable smartphones. If this turns out to be true, we could potentially see four foldable smartphones next year.