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What you need to know

• Display analyst Ross Young has shared some interesting details about Samsung’s first Fan Edition flip phone.

• The company will likely introduce the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 next year.

• The FE flip phone will have the same screen as the Z Flip 7 but a different processor.

• In the meantime, we should also expect a Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE before its successor.

Affordable foldable phones have been long awaited by Samsung since the creation of the original Galaxy Z series. While many users have been waiting for them, recent rumors indicate that they are finally happening, in the form of Fan Edition models that Samsung usually makes for its flagship products.

Display analyst Ross Young has shared some interesting information about the upcoming Galaxy foldable phone, dubbed Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. In his X article, Young shared that the first expected Fan Edition flip phone would indeed arrive in 2025, although the analyst has yet to reveal the precise timeline.

In subsequent comments, Young shared more that the FE flip phone will carry the same screen as the Galaxy Z Flip 6 successor, the Galaxy Z Flip 7. However, the cameras and processors underneath will likely be different. The Z Flip 7 should carry a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, given the history of Galaxy foldables, that’s an indication.

The latest news from Young corroborates previous leaks of the FE flip phone, indicating that it would launch alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Additionally, the device is expected to feature the 2023 model. Exynos 2400 chipset, which powered some of the Galaxy S24 models in regions like Europe and India.

Samsung has traditionally used the Exynos chip, especially in the Galaxy FE series, which is likely due to its cost compared to Snapdragon. Aside from the expected chipset, nothing concrete about the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is available yet.

While it’s still too early to predict what to expect, the idea of ​​the FE flip phone being developed is already great news as it could pave the way for more affordable phones. foldable phones for the masses.

According to its third-quarter financial report, Samsung appears to be embracing the concept. The company mentioned that it was exploring ways to “lower the barriers to entry” for anyone who wanted to purchase its foldable phones. This also explains the launch of the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE, which may be released before the Z Fold 7 FE, according to Young.