Samsung announced their all new foldable clamshell smartphone at the Galaxy Unpacked Event held in San Francisco, United States on February 11 alongside the newest Galaxy S20 series of frontrunner smartphones. The Galaxy Z Flip will be Samsung's first handset to come featuring first-of-its-kind foldable glass display and the unique custom-built user experience, said to offer a whole new mobile experience for the consumers.
Galaxy Z Flip’s compact, stylish design is created for those who see technology as a way to express themselves.The phone arrives a with a 6.7" Full High Definition Plus Dynamic AMOLED panel that can fold into a compact form factor with the newly developed "Hideaway Hinge" from Samsung supported by the dual-CAM mechanism, ensuring every flip and fold while using the phone is smooth and stable, also allowing the phone to comfortably fit into your palms or pockets when closed. The hinge mechanism also traits the manufacturer's latest "Sweeper Technology," with which the Galaxy Z Flip uses nylon fibers to keep dirt and dust away from entering the hinges. When opened, the clamshell phone will treat you to the company's Infinity Flex Display attributing the bendable aforementioned Ultra Thin Glass or UTG, making it more durable, slimmer and sleek in design.
The secondary "Cover Display" on the outer shell will show a glace of real time notifications, battery, date and time information, as well as have abilities to answer calls without unfolding the smartphone. "Multi-Active Window" feature on board will let you take advantage of dividing the screen in half to use two apps simultaneously, for more active multitasking. The primary camera module will let users capture videos in 4K resolution, assisted by "Live Focus" and "Super Steady" recording. Galaxy Z Flip also packs an interesting 3300mAh dual battery system, that can basically hold more power in less space, backed by wired and wirelessly quick charging capabilities, with their "Wireless PowerShare" technology integration. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip will be able to wirelessly charge your paired Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch or even a smartphone that is efficient of wireless charging.
At Samsung, we were encouraged by the excitement for the Galaxy Fold. Galaxy Z Flip is an important next step as we look to build the foldable category by bringing to consumers a new form factor, new display and most importantly, a new kind of mobile experience. With Galaxy Z Flip’s unique foldable design and user experience, we’re redefining what a mobile device can be, and what it enables consumers to do," said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.For availability, the phones will come to select markets including the United States and South Korea, beginning February 14, 2020 in shades of Mirror Purple and Mirror Black. A special Mirror Gold color option will be followed later in select countries as well. The pricing for the phone will start at $1380.
Samsung have even collaborated with the Iconic American fashion brand Thom Browne, debuting the limited edition Galaxy Z Flip. The Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition is said to be created for those who are not afraid to make a statement, coming out of the box with the exclusive Thom Browne signature colored stripes running over a Pebble Grey paint job. The version also ships with special edition Pebble Grey colored leather phone case, Galaxy Buds+ and Galaxy Watch Active 2, in the similar makeover.
Partnering with Samsung to create Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition was an incredible opportunity to reimagine how consumers express themselves through their smartphone. We designed Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition just like I do my collections—with proportion, individuality and aesthetic in mind—to create the perfect blend of art and technology, said Thom Browne.
Working with Thom gave us the opportunity to make this stylish device even more covetable, bringing together Samsung’s latest technology innovations with Thom’s signature aesthetic inspired by his suits —the precision tailoring, the intentional use of materials, the elevated style that is uniquely his own. Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition is a marriage of our shared desire to delight people down to the finest details, said Stephanie Choi, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Marketing Team of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.Interested in getting the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition? The devices will be made available online from Samsung's official webstore as well as via THOM BROWNE NEW YORK's official website, NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER in limited quantity, from February 14, 2020.
The phone maker has also confirmed that, Galaxy Fold was introduced as the their first foldable smartphone back in 2019, and with this launch of the all new Galaxy Z Flip, the smartphone will be Samsung's first device from the Galaxy Z series portfolio planned for the future, committing to take on the trending and leading category with more phones to follow in the years ahead, promising to bring innovative foldable experiences for the consumers.
Here below, we have attached the infographics from Samsung to explain more about the detailed list of internal specification of newly launched Galaxy Z Flip smartphone from Samsung Group.
Source: SAMSUNG Newsroom 1, 2, 3