Will there be a delay before we see an affordable and foldable smartphone from Samsung?
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE and Tri-Fold Delayed to the End of 2025
Street Talk | By Techwhiz Guru
Say so long to your summer dreams of snagging a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE or the three-screen tri-fold model, mate! According to our sources, these bad boys are gonna have to wait until the tail end of 2025 now. So, what gives?
You see, ol' Samsung's been having some troubles keeping their ducks in a row. Strategic issues and industrial hiccups have a stranglehold on the South Korean manufacturer, causing them to push those new foldable phones all the way to the finish line of 2025. Bummer, right? Originally, they had hoped to unveil these new gadgets at their traditional "Unpacked" event in July.
Rumor has it: production of high-end models, like the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7, takes priority over less expensive models, like the Z Flip FE. The plan is to secure plenty of volumes for those top-shelf offerings, even if it means delaying the release of the cheaper options.
Here's the deal: Samsung's been playing it safe with their new foldable ventures. They're being cautious about launching the Z Flip 7 FE, knowing it's an opportunity to make foldables more accessible to consumers who are hesitant to drop a stack of cash on a smartphone that often costs a grand or more. But Samsung doesn't seem too optimistic about rampant enthusiasm for their budget-friendly foldables just yet.
Then there's that pesky chip problem – you know, the Exynos 2500 – which is facing delays. These technical issues alone could explain the delay of the Z Flip 7 FE until the latter part of the year. The whole shebang is a headache for Samsung, who'd prefer to hold off on the FE model until they can deliver a refined, reliable device that doesn't compromise on performance.
Rumors swirling around involve the possibility of Samsung using either the latest Exynos 2500 chip or the older Exynos 2400e. The latter chip is already in production and would be faster to deploy. It'd be a smart strategic move, as keeping the "FE" model's chipset too close to the flagship devices could potentially detract from the Premier League of foldables.
In the meantime, mass production of the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 is about to kick off. Expect those babies to strut their stuff during the "Unpacked" event in July.
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Pro Tip: Don't hold your breath for a Z Flip 7 FE or tri-fold anytime soon. Samsung's keeping their focus on the flagships for now.
- Given the current production issues and strategic priorities, it's likely that Samsung will deploy the technology for the high-end Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 models before the budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE and the tri-fold.
- Due to the delayed production of the Exynos 2500 chip, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is unlikely to be released until the end of 2025, as Samsung aims to deliver a refined, reliable device that doesn't compromise on performance.
- If Samsung chooses to use the Exynos 2400e chip, which is already in production, it's possible that the deployment of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE may be expedited due to its faster deployment time, avoidance of potential detraction from the flagship devices, and alignment with Samsung's goal of making foldables more accessible.
