What you could know
- Two new Samsung units have already handed by means of the GSMA database.
- The first is the Galaxy Z Flip FE, carrying a mannequin variety of SM-F761B.
- The different is the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic with a mannequin variety of SM-L505U.
While foldable telephones have seen their ups and downs, many have been questioning if Samsung would give its choices the “Fan Edition (FE)” remedy. Usually, when there’s a new Galaxy FE system, which means that it is a bit extra budget-friendly in comparison with its non-FE counterparts.
It appears that Samsung is already gearing up for its subsequent lineup of foldable telephones, as the “Galaxy Z Flip XE” was noticed in the GSMA database (through SmartPrix.) If you have been hoping for this itemizing to share any specifics, you are a bit out of luck. However, the database itemizing does appear to verify the mannequin variety of SM-F761B.
Samsung has been rumored to be trying into releasing a cheaper foldable cellphone. In late November, rumors steered Samsung would launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE alongside the Flip 7 and Fold 7, whereas being powered by the Exynos 2400e.
This is the similar chip present in the Galaxy S24 FE, providing strong efficiency whereas providing Samsung a approach to are available in at a decrease price. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is claimed to be powered by the Exynos 2500, which has but to be formally introduced.
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Recently, a report surfaced suggesting that Samsung is drastically reducing gross sales expectations for its 2025 foldable telephones. The firm is reportedly planning to promote 5 million models, with the Flip 7 accounting for three million, and the Fold 7 protecting the relaxation. That being stated, this most up-to-date report does not bear in mind the attainable launch of the Flip 7 FE.
That being stated, Samsung’s summer time 2025 launch occasion may need a bit extra than simply a new foldable cellphone. Actually, the firm may find yourself bringing again a fan favourite, however not in the type of the Fan Edition.
SmartPrix discovered one other unannounced Samsung system in the GSMA database. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and its SM-L505U mannequin quantity additionally made an look.
This is especially fascinating as there was no “Classic” included with the Galaxy Watch 7 lineup. Instead, Samsung opted for the Watch 7 in two sizes, with the new Galaxy Watch Ultra launching alongside.
The most important distinction between the “common” Watch and the Watch Classic is the bodily rotating bezel. While Samsung has been providing a touch-sensitive bezel on the Watch for a few years, it is nonetheless not fairly as dependable as having the bodily choice.
At this level, it feels as if Samsung is taking an “on once more, off once more” method with the Classic. So from that perspective, it is sensible for this to be an choice with the Galaxy Watch 8, however there are some who want Samsung would simply hold this as a part of the yearly refresh.
Before getting too enthusiastic about a shift to an earlier launch schedule, it is not unusual for unannounced units to move by means of these sorts of databases early. With that in thoughts, we do not anticipate any official announcement till someday in the summer time of 2025.