Samsung is introducing new measures in the design of its upcoming phone Galaxy Z Flip model from 2021. The measures are a clear departure from the current scenario of successor models ranking higher than the base models, and may be aimed at stabilizing the brand in the midst of an unfavourable and debilitating global business environment in 2020. The lineup of smartphones slated for release in 2021 begins with the Galaxy S21 slated for launch in January 2021, and the Galaxy Z Fold3 in mid 2020. The Z Fold3 will be the South Korean company’s flagship in H2, 2020.
A recent report says Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip, which would be a 5G compliant smartphone, may be equipped with a mid-range chipset that could significantly lead to a lower price tag, for the flagship device. and make it its most affordable foldable to date.
The report which emanated from Samsung’s Galaxy Club, highlights the proposed model number of the next Galaxy Z Flip model as SM-F720F. An explanation of the notation is necessary. While the “F” signifies that the specified model is an international variant, the absence of a “B” indicates that this new model will not have 5G capability. This implies that the Z Flip3 will be positioned lower than its base models and predecessors, including the Z Flip which all used the Snapdragon 800 range of chipsets.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip was priced at $1,449 when it was released, and the Z Fold2 sells from $1,999. It is yet to be seen the level of price change that will go with the choice of the new chipset and how much lower the Z Flip3 will be priced.
Still, even if Samsung wanted to make “mid-range foldables” a thing, we can’t imagine prices falling to three digits in the current market.
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