Samsung is expecting to take its second stab at a foldable device, which is set to launch alongside the Galaxy S20 series on February 11. Instead of a booklet style device like the original Galaxy Fold, Samsung will release a clamshell-style foldable with a horizontal folding axis, called the Galaxy Z Flip. The new foldable has already been widely leaked in both renders and live images.
The Galaxy Z Flip is expected to feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ (2636×1080) Infinity Flex AMOLED inner display 22:9 aspect ratio and HDR10+ support. To reinforce the foldable, Samsung is expected to give the device a stronger hinge and add a thin layer of glass, called Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG), on top of the AMOLED display. Additionally, the device will feature raised bezels to protect the primary display from peeling up or coming loose. Its outer display is a 1.06-inch AMOLED screen, which is being called the “Focus Display.”
Hardware-wise, the Galaxy Z Flip is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus chip, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 flash storage as well as a 3,300mAh battery system split into two sells at 2,375mAh and 925mAh capacity. The device is also expected to support 15W fast wired charging, 12W wireless charging, and Wireless PowerShare, which will enable it to direct power to other compatible electronic devices.
The dual-rear camera system on the Galaxy Z Flip is set to include a 12-megapixel primary lens and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, in addition to and 10-megapixel front camera sensor. There have been murmurs that the foldable might support 8K video capture, but there have been no details to solidify this claim.
Other features expected include a capacitive fingerprint sensor, a USB-C port, and a lower speaker grille. The device will likely run the latest Android 10 and a new Samsung One UI 2 overlay, as well as WiFi 6 connectivity. Current claims suggest the device may not feature a headphone jack.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip may release to market just days after its launch on February 14, selling for $1,400 or about 1,500 euros.
Some reports have suggested the Galaxy Z Flip might be an AT&T exclusive, but there is also work it may be available at Sprint on launch day. Pundits expect T-Mobile and Verizon to eventually also carry the device, though these details have yet to be confirmed.
The smartphone is expected to sell in four color options, including black, gold, purple, and silver. South Korean carriers may also get blue, red, and pink color options, after a positive reception of these colors for the Galaxy Note 10 last August.
