Samsung's Foldables: A Little Delay, A Lot of Hype
Okay, so Samsung’s foldable phone plans have taken a bit of a curveball. Remember all the buzz around the Galaxy Z Flip FE (Fan Edition) and that crazy tri-fold phone? Yeah, well, turns out they’re both a little behind schedule. According to The Bell, we’re now looking at a Q4 2025 release for both. Honestly, who saw that coming?
The Z Flip FE: Foldable Fun, For Less?
The Z Flip FE was supposed to be Samsung’s more affordable entry into the foldable market, making this tech more accessible. We’re talking about a phone possibly packing an Exynos 2400e or 2500 processor, 8GB to 12GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. Camera-wise, it’s rumored to be pretty similar to the Z Flip 5 – a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide, and a 10MP selfie. It was initially pegged for a fall 2025 launch, but now it looks like we'll be waiting until the end of the year.
The Tri-Fold: Three Screens, One Big Question
Now, the tri-fold… this thing is a beast. Potentially called the Galaxy G Fold, leaks suggest a whopping 9.96-inch main display, a more manageable 6.49-inch cover display, and, of course, that unique three-screen setup. It sounds amazing, right? But there are a few potential downsides. 25W fast charging? In 2025? That feels a little underwhelming compared to other Samsung flagships. And no under-display camera? That's a noticeable omission. Plus, the expected price for the 12GB+256GB version is a hefty INR 1.89 lakh – that's a serious investment.
Here's a quick rundown:
| Model | Price (Expected) | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Flip FE | Lower than Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Exynos 2400e/2500, 8-12GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, 50MP main camera |
| Galaxy Tri-Fold (G Fold) | INR 1.89 lakh (12GB+256GB) | Three displays, 9.96-inch main display, 6.49-inch cover display, 25W charging |
So, What's the Hold-Up?
Samsung’s focusing on getting the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 out the door first. Production’s already underway for those, which makes sense – perfect the existing models before diving into even more complex designs. It kinda felt like watching a slow-motion trainwreck, you know? Building foldable phones is clearly a huge challenge.
The Bottom Line: Patience, Young Padawan
The delay is frustrating, no doubt about it. But these phones, especially that tri-fold, represent a huge step forward in foldable technology. It’s better to have a delay and get a polished product than to rush things and have a buggy mess. Samsung's commitment to quality suggests this is probably a good thing in the long run. So, let's keep our fingers crossed and patiently await their arrival in Q4 2025!
