With the launch of the flagshipGalaxy S25 serieslooming closer, new rumors indicate Samsung is also working on two additional new devices: the Galaxy Z Flip FE and the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.
Like other"Fan Edition" Samsung devices, the Z Flip FE is expected to be a cheaper version of theGalaxy Z Flip 6. On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is a return to the more stripped-back version of Samsung’s smartwatch line, following the tech giant ditching the “Classic” label with its Galaxy Watch 7 line in 2024.
Galaxy Z Flip 6
As far as folding smartphones go, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 is one of the best out there. The foldable features a 50-megapixel main shooter, a sizable battery, and most importantly in the context of a foldable, a fun design.
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The Galaxy Z Flip SE is rumored to feature a less powerful chip
There might be other subtle changes to the design, too
Rumors about the Galaxy Z Flip FE have been circulating for several months, but now that the device has appeared in the GSMA’s database with the model number “SM-F761B,” it’s all but confirmed to exist. According toSmartprix, the “B” at the end of the model number indicates this is the global version of the smartphone, which means that, unlike the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, the Z Flip FE will release in several regions, likely including the United States. Ross Young, a reliable technology industry analyst and the CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), alsobacked up Smartprix’s report in a recent post on X.
Don’t expect the Galaxy Z Flip FE and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic to be revealed at Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series Unpacked later this month
Rumored hardware changes include Samsung’s slightly less powerful Exynos 2400 chip compared to the Z Flip 6’s Qualcomm-made Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, which would theoretically help lower production costs and keep the Galaxy Z Flip FE’s price slightly more reasonable. Other expected changes include lower build quality and a more stripped-back design. Given that the Z Flip 6 starts at $1,100, it’s likely Samsung will target a price in the $800 range. Not much is known about the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, but the smartwatch will likely feature a rotating bezel and new health features.
Don’t expect the Galaxy Z Flip FE and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic to be revealed at Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series Unpacked later this month. It’s more likely the devices will be revealed at Samsung’s August Unpacked keynote where the South Korean company typically shows off its new foldable smartphones.
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