What it’s essential to know
- Two new Samsung gadgets have already handed by means of the GSMA database.
- The primary is the Galaxy Z Flip FE, carrying a mannequin variety of SM-F761B.
- The opposite is the Galaxy Watch 8 Traditional with a mannequin variety of SM-L505U.
Whereas foldable telephones have seen their ups and downs, many have been questioning if Samsung would give its choices the “Fan Version (FE)” remedy. Often, when there is a new Galaxy FE machine, because of this it is a bit extra budget-friendly in comparison with its non-FE counterparts.
Evidently Samsung is already gearing up for its subsequent lineup of foldable telephones, because the “Galaxy Z Flip XE” was noticed within the GSMA database (by way of SmartPrix.) For those who had been hoping for this itemizing to share any specifics, you are a bit out of luck. Nevertheless, the database itemizing does appear to substantiate the mannequin variety of SM-F761B.
Samsung has been rumored to be trying into releasing a less expensive foldable telephone. In late November, rumors urged Samsung would launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE alongside the Flip 7 and Fold 7, whereas being powered by the Exynos 2400e.
This is identical chip discovered within the Galaxy S24 FE, providing stable efficiency whereas providing Samsung a strategy to are available in at a decrease value. In the meantime, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is alleged to be powered by the Exynos 2500, which has but to be formally introduced.
Just lately, a report surfaced suggesting that Samsung is drastically reducing gross sales expectations for its 2025 foldable telephones. The corporate is reportedly planning to promote 5 million models, with the Flip 7 accounting for 3 million, and the Fold 7 overlaying the remaining. That being mentioned, this most up-to-date report does not take into consideration the doable launch of the Flip 7 FE.
That being mentioned, Samsung’s summer season 2025 launch occasion might need a bit greater than only a new foldable telephone. Really, the corporate might find yourself bringing again a fan favourite, however not within the type of the Fan Version.
SmartPrix discovered one other unannounced Samsung machine within the GSMA database. The Galaxy Watch 8 Traditional and its SM-L505U mannequin quantity additionally made an look.
That is notably attention-grabbing as there was no “Traditional” included with the Galaxy Watch 7 lineup. As a substitute, Samsung opted for the Watch 7 in two sizes, with the brand new Galaxy Watch Extremely launching alongside.
The principle distinction between the “common” Watch and the Watch Traditional is the bodily rotating bezel. Whereas Samsung has been providing a touch-sensitive bezel on the Look ahead to just a few years, it is nonetheless not fairly as dependable as having the bodily choice.
At this level, it feels as if Samsung is taking an “on once more, off once more” strategy with the Traditional. So from that perspective, it is sensible for this to be an choice with the Galaxy Watch 8, however there are some who want Samsung would simply maintain this as a part of the yearly refresh.
Earlier than getting too excited a couple of shift to an earlier launch schedule, it isn’t unusual for unannounced gadgets to cross by means of these sorts of databases early. With that in thoughts, we do not anticipate any official announcement till someday in the summertime of 2025.
