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After more rumors than even the most diehard
Samsung fans would care to count, it seems like a Fan Edition Galaxy foldable phone is actually happening this year. Likely named the
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, this phone is supposed to be a cheaper entry into the world of foldable smartphones.
One of the biggest disadvantages that foldables face in the industry are their price tags. As such, the foldable industry has been in a downward spiral, with some phone manufacturers pulling out of the segment entirely. Samsung has also revised and toned down the sales expectations for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the
According to a
report (translated source), the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE will cost around one million won, which is approximately $736 USD. If that’s true, then this should in theory incentivize a lot of customers to give
foldable phones a try. Other cheap foldables have existed, of course. But many consumers — particularly in the U.S. — don’t want to get something that’s not a Samsung, Apple, or Google phone.
The report also mentions that the Flip 7 FE will be powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 2500 processor. This chip was first supposed to debut in the Galaxy S25 series, but Samsung was unable to get it ready in time. The Exynos 2500 is also said to be powering the Galaxy Z Flip 7. For people averse to Exynos chips, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will reportedly come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor instead.
Samsung Galaxy S25 phones are also powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset across the board. | Video credit — Samsung
A price tag of around $736 for a foldable phone sounds great, but there’s a problem: this might not be the same price in the U.S. Samsung has already
won this year’s foldable contest by deciding not to increase prices. The Flip 7 and Fold 7 are allegedly going to cost the same as their predecessors. However, some regions will see price hikes, and the U.S. is a major contender due to the whole tariff business.
The uncertainty caused by the volatile tariff policies is affecting Samsung’s competitors too. Apple is perhaps being affected the most, and has been the target of direct criticism from the president. There are rumors that the company is discussing raising the prices of the upcoming
iPhone 17 series to compensate.
Regardless of how the situation plays out Stateside, it’s about time one of the big players realized that a cheaper foldable is necessary for the market. Now, if only they’d come to the same conclusion for bigger batteries.
Abdullah loves smartphones, Virtual Reality, and audio gear. Though he covers a wide range of news his favorite is always when he gets to talk about the newest VR venture or when Apple sets the industry ablaze with another phenomenal release.
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