Foldable phones appear to be here to stay, but as we pointed out in our review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and others, they still cost way too much for most users. But the high prices could soon end.
Tipster @Jukanlosreve (via Digital Trends) reports that Samsung could launch a cheaper foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip FE, as soon as next year. The FE, or Fan Edition, is the slightly downgraded, but also cheaper, version of the company’s big launches each year.
The Galaxy Z Flip FE is rumored to feature the same Exynos 2400 system chipset that powers the Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus.
The news comes after Samsung Executive Vice President Jaejune Kim hinted at cheaper foldables during a call, saying he plans to “lower the barriers to purchase” to make them more accessible .
Other recent FE devices include the Galaxy Watch FE and Galaxy S24 FE, but Samsung will have to be careful with pricing and flagship models are often marked down to cheaper prices, making them less attractive.
See also: The best foldable phones we tested.
This article was originally published on our sister publication M3 and was translated and adapted from Swedish.
