Summary
- Samsung confirms new foldables launching in late 2025 with improved design and durability.
- Rumors suggest the Galaxy Z Flip FE could debut alongside the flagship foldables this year.
- Samsung plans to expand Galaxy AI features to mid-range and budget devices in 2025.
It’s been just a few days since Samsung officially launched the Galaxy S25 series. While customer deliveries haven’t even started yet, we’re already hearing official news about Samsung’s plans for its next foldables, which are set to arrive later this year.
During its Q4 2024 earnings call, Samsung executives covered a range of topics — from semiconductor performance to the potential impact of the Trump administration on the company. But most importantly, Samsung dropped a big hint about its upcoming foldables (via Jukanlosreve).
When asked about the MX Division’s (Mobile eXperience) plans, which handles smartphones and mobile-related products, Samsung confirmed that it will release “new foldable products” in the second half of 2025 with “improved form factors, enhanced durability, and a diversified lineup to broaden the customer base.”
Samsung is rumored to launch an affordable Galaxy Z Flip FE this year
The key takeaways here are improved form factors and a more diverse lineup. Despite having a head start in the foldable market, Samsung has fallen behind as other brands have introduced thinner and more refined foldables over the past couple of years. While the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition comes close to competing with non-US market alternatives, the mainstream Galaxy Z Fold 6 still lags behind the competition.
It looks like Samsung is aiming to fix that this year, though rumors suggest the Galaxy Z Fold 7 won’t bring major upgrades over its predecessor. However, Samsung’s mention of a diversified lineup aligns with leaks suggesting the company is planning to launch a more affordable flip-style foldable.
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A slimmer design or more mature foldable software?
If true, this could mean the long-rumored Galaxy Z Flip FE is actually happening. Previous leaks have indicated that the budget-friendly foldable could launch alongside the rest of the Galaxy Z lineup later this year. It’s also been rumored to feature the same chipset as the Galaxy S24 and borrow the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s display.
Samsung also stated that its new foldables, combined with the Galaxy S25 series, could drive “double-digit growth” in flagship sales in 2025. Additionally, the company hinted at expanding Galaxy AI features to mid-to-low-tier devices this year.
Until now, most Galaxy AI features have been reserved for flagship models, but this could mean Samsung plans to bring them to mid-range A-series and other budget devices.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
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$500Samsung’s latest foldable takes some cues from the Galaxy S24 Ultra, with a boxier design and an all-matte finish. It features a slightly wider cover display for a more comfortable typing experience, as well as new Galaxy AI features and an upgraded ultra-wide camera.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
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$150The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is Samsung’s most evolved take yet on the flip-style foldable form factor. Its 3.4-inch AMOLED cover screen supports Galaxy AI features without opening the device, along with upgraded widgets and suggested replies, but its gorgeous 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED folding display will still have you flipping the phone open quite a bit.
