The Samsung Galaxy Z series (named as Samsung Galaxy Foldables in certain territories) is a line of foldable smartphones manufactured by Samsung Electronics.
With the 2020 announcement of the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung's future foldable smartphones will be part of the Galaxy Z series.[1]
Prototype foldable phone
In 2018, Samsung announced the Galaxy X prototype before manufacture and release of the foldable under the new name Galaxy Fold in 2019.[2]
The Galaxy Z Fold was the first phone in the Galaxy Z series, and the only one not marketed under the "Z" brand. It was announced on February 20, 2019 and released on September 6, 2019, in South Korea.[3] A version of the device marketed as the Galaxy W20 5G was released on December 12 exclusively for China Telecom,[4] with a faster Snapdragon 855+ processor and a unique white finish.[5]
The Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G were released on 14 February 2020 and 7 August 2020 respectively, and was the first device to be marketed under the "Z" brand.[1] Unlike the Galaxy Fold, the device folds vertically and uses a hybrid glass coating branded as "Infinity Flex Display".[6][7][8]
Front of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G was released on 18 September 2020, and is the second generation of Samsung's inward fold design introduced with the original Fold. It features a significantly larger front screen than its predecessor, a high refresh rate 120 Hz folding screen, minimal bezels and improved cameras.[9] A luxury model called the Galaxy W21 5G was unveiled in November 2020 exclusively for the Chinese market.[10]
The Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 are folding phones unveiled in July 10, and were released in July 24, 2024. Samsung has launched its much-awaited Doraemon Edition cellphone, now available in the market according to sources.
A limited release Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition debuted in October 2024 for the Korean market, featuring a larger display, thinner design, and higher end specs. This Special Edition device came at a much higher price compared to the regular Z Fold 6.[20]
Rebranding in Europe
In March 2022, Samsung began to rebrand the Galaxy Fold and Flip devices in Ukraine, Moldova and the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) to remove the "Z" branding from their names. This is due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine,[21][22] as the letter "Z" has been used as a symbol by the Russian military and as a pro-war symbol by Russian government.[23][24]
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