Details of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip clamshell foldable phone have been consistently surfacing since the past few weeks.. This is the second smartphone from the South Korean giant to feature a foldable display. The Galaxy Z Flip is expected to make a formal debut next month alongside the Galaxy S20. More news comes on the Galaxy Z Flip from XDA TV host and XDA Developer staff Max Weinbach, who revealed some credible information about the forthcoming Galaxy S20+ in the past few days..
According to the latest tweet from Max, the Galaxy Z Flip foldable clamshell phone sports a 3,300 mAh battery, which although insufficient by current standards, is much higher than its direct rival, the Moto Razr. The device is powered by Snapdragon 855. Unlike the fused plastic on top of the display panel on the Galaxy Fold, the Z Flip’s display uses ultra-thin glass panels. However, Samsung will offer a replaceable plastic sheet on top of the glass panel in case users want to replace the plastic layer after a while. This significantly reduces the cost of removing scratches from the display.
The Galaxy Z Flip was showcased behind close doors at the recently held Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020. The handset is codenamed Galaxy Bloom. The Galaxy Z Flip moniker was confirmed by popular leakster Ice Universe last week via Twitter. The Z Flip is expected to come with similar specifications as the Galaxy S10.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Design
The leaked photos of the Galaxy Z Flip appeared on Weibo back in December 2019. The images revealed that the flip phone, flaunts an Infinity-O display with rounded corners and slim bezels on all sides. Unlike the Galaxy Fold, the Z Flip has a horizontally-mounted hinge that disappears when the display folds in half. When unfolded, the display does not showcase creasing but reveals a tall display ratio and a centrally-located punch-hole camera. The volume rocker can be found on the right edge.
The rear panel features a dual-camera setup mounted horizontally, complete with a single LED flash. Right next to the camera module lies a small secondary display showing the notifications. A USB Type-C port can be seen on the bottom edge. Although, an AUX port is not visible. There is no word on whether the Z Flip has an in-screen fingerprint scanner. A physical sensor was also not revealed in any of the images.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Specifications and Features
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is expected to flaunt a 6.7-inch primary display along with a 1-inch secondary display on the exterior. The smartphone apparently is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC, instead of the more powerful Snapdragon 865, leading experts to believe it will not be a premium offering. The Z Flip is rumored to feature 8GB of RAM along with 256GB of native storage. It should run on the Android 10-based One UI 2.0.
In terms of optics, the Galaxy Z Flip is expected to flaunt a 10-megapixel selfie camera. While the specifications of the rear cameras are unknown. According to leaked information from the Chinese 3C certification, Samsung may offer a 15W fast charger with the Z Flip.
Samsung is scheduled to host the launch event of the new Galaxy S20 lineup on February 11. The Galaxy Z Flip is expected to be showcased at the event.
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