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Samsung Denies Rumours of Affordable Foldable Smartphones: Report

Samsung’s 2024 lineup was recently speculated to include budget foldable smartphones. The first affordable foldable from the South Korean tech giant was said to cost around $400 to $500 (roughly Rs. 33,000 to Rs. 41,000), similar to a mid-range Galaxy A series smartphone. The company has now reportedly denied rumours of a mid-range Samsung foldable phone. Samsung was said to release Fan Edition versions of the foldable phone after the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 next year.

As per a report by Korea JoongAng Daily, a Samsung spokesperson confirmed that the company doesn’t have plans for a “mid-range” foldable. “We don’t plan to manufacture foldable smartphones that are priced in the midrange, and the latest rumours are groundless,” the report quotes the spokesperson as saying.

Samsung was also rumoured to launch a cheaper Galaxy Z foldable phone called the Galaxy Z FE (Fan Edition) after the launch of Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the spokesperson rejected the rumour saying, “there’s nothing decided on the matter”.

Recent rumours said that Samsung was developing a lower-cost foldable set to arrive in 2024. A report by market research firm TrendForce claimed that Samsung will introduce more competitively priced foldable phones to the mid-range market next year to help reduce price barriers and make foldable phones more accessible. Further, a tipster opined that the foldable could be priced as low as $400 to $500.

The South Korean brand has released five iterations of the Galaxy Z foldable flagships. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 were launched just a few months ago. The price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 starts at $999(roughly Rs. 82,000), while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 has an initial price tag of $1,799 (roughly Rs. 1,47,000).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 price in India starts at Rs. 1,54,999 for the base 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration and Galaxy Z Flip 5 starts at Rs. 99,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model.

Both the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 are powered by Qualcomm’s custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy and feature a new Flex Hinge. They ship with One UI 5.1.1 based on Android 13 and have an IPX8 rated build for water resistance.

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Samsung Fab Grab Fest: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5, S23 Ultra and More Available With Discounts

Samsung announced its Fab Grab Fest on Thursday, where the company is set to offer big discounts on some of the latest and other popular smartphones, tablets, laptops, accessories and wearables. The discount offers will also be extended to Samsung home appliances such as Smart TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves and air conditioners. Customers can access these offers through the official Samsung website, the Samsung Shop App and Samsung Exclusive Stores. Apart from direct discounts, other offers include bank cashback of up to 27.5 percent accessed through debit and credit cards of HDFC, ICICI and other leading banks. The company touts this as its “biggest festive sale.” Notably, it will overlap with the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale and the Amazon Great Indian Festival, both of which start on October 8.

Some of the leading smartphones that are receiving up to 45 percent discounts on their prices include the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5, which were launched earlier this year in July. The phones have already been confirmed to be available for purchase at lower prices during the Amazon and Flipkart sales. At launch, the Fold 5 started at Rs. 1,54,999, while the Flip 5 started at Rs. 99,999.

The Fold 5, with a 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex primary display, packs a 4,400mAh battery. The Flip 5, on the other hand, with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex inner screen and a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED folder-shaped outer panel, is backed by a 3,700mAh battery. Both phones are powered by custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoCs and support 25W wired fast charging.

Launched alongside a base and pro model, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will also receive a discount of up to 45 percent at the Samsung Fab Grab Fest. A Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset also powers this phone. The top-of-the-line Galaxy S23 handset comes with a 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a 200-megapixel primary rear camera and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired and 15W wireless fast charging support. This phone starts in India at Rs. 1,24,999.

The base Galaxy S23 model will also be available for purchase with up to a 45 percent discount. The phone launched in India starting at Rs. 74,999. Like other Galaxy S23 models, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and comes with a 3,900mAh battery which supports 25W wired and 15W wireless charging.

Recently, the South Korean tech giant also launched the Galaxy S23 FE, the Fan Edition model of the Galaxy S23 series. It starts at Rs. 59,999 in India. Powered by either a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 SoC, the phone comes with a 6.4-inch Dynamic full-HD+ AMOLED 2X display, a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup and a 4,500mAh battery with 25W wired charging support.

Another premium handset which will receive a discount during the Fab Grab Test is the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which was released in August 2022. This model is the predecessor of the Z Fold 5. At launch, the Fold 4 started in India at Rs. 1,54,999. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and packs a 4,400mAh battery. It sports a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex inner display and a 6.2-inch HD+ (904×2,316 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display.

Other Samsung Galaxy handsets that are set to receive this discount offer include the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, Galaxy A34 5G, Galaxy M34 and Galaxy M14. It also includes budget models like the Galaxy F34, Galaxy F14, and Galaxy F04.

Other devices like the Galaxy Tab S9 series, the recently launched Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ will receive up to 41 percent of discount. The Tab S9 lineup includes a base Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (Wi-Fi) and Galaxy Tab A8 will also be offered with the aforementioned discount.

Smart wearables and accessories, including the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, Galaxy Watch 6, Galaxy Buds FE and Galaxy Bud 2 Pro will also be listed at discounted prices.

Samsung laptops including the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360, Book 3 360, Book 3 and Galaxy Book Go will also be offered with up to 36 percent discount.

The company also announced that any Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE 5G, Galaxy A54 5G, or Galaxy A34 5G models bought between October 1 and November 14 will have an assured buyback offer with up to 70 percent resale value.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company’s new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Here Are All Samsung Galaxy Phone Deals You Should Know

Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale starts on October 8, the same day that the competing e-commerce platform, Amazon, is beginning its Great Indian Festival. The e-commerce websites are expected to extend a series of lucrative deals and offers on a range of products, including smartphones. Ahead of the sale, Flipkart reveals some of the best deals customers can avail of on Samsung handsets. Most of the deals include additional bank offers other than the sale discount. Following is a list of deals confirmed by the company, spanning across varying price ranges – from budget smartphones to premium ones.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy S22, Galaxy A23, F54, and more available with discounts

One of the smartphones to receive a considerable discount is the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE which was introduced to the Indian market in January 2022 with an in-house 5nm Exynos 2100 SoC and a 4,500mAh battery with 25W Super-Fast wired fast charging, 15W wireless fast charging, and reverse charging support. At launch, the 256GB variant of the handset was listed at Rs. 58,999. During the upcoming Flipkart sale, the phone is confirmed to be available at a price as low as Rs. 29,999, including all offers.

Another popular Samsung handset to receive a lucrative discount at the sale is the base Galaxy S22, which will be available for Rs. 39,999 or at a monthly EMI of Rs. 3,334. The 128GB variant of the phone was priced in India at Rs. 57,999 after the launch of the Galaxy S23 series. It is offered in Bora Purple, Green, Pink Gold, Phantom Black, and Phantom White.

One of the latest flagship handsets, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, will also be offered at a discounted price at the Big Billions Day Sale. Flipkart has yet to reveal this premium model’s deal value, but it will be available soon. The phone comes with a 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a 200-megapixel primary rear camera, an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired and 15W wireless fast charging support.

The recently launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Z Flip 5 will also be available to Indian customers at a lowered price in the upcoming Flipkart sale. The phones can be purchased at prices as low as Rs. 1,14,999 and Rs. 62,999, respectively, inclusive of all bank offers and exchange options. The Fold 5, with a 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex primary display, is available in Cream, Icy Blue, and Phantom Black colourways. The Flip 5, on the other hand, with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex inner screen and a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED folder-shaped outer panel, is available in Cream, Graphite, Lavender and Mint colours.

Among other Samsung offers at the Big Billions Day Sale 2023 is the Galaxy A23. The phone’s 8GB + 128GB variant was priced at Rs. 24,999 at launch. It is confirmed to be available for a price as low as Rs. 18,999 during the sale. The Galaxy A14, the handset that was released alongside the Galaxy A23 in India, can be bought for Rs. 13,999 on Flipkart right now. At launch, the 4GB + 64GB variant of the Galaxy A14 was listed at Rs. 16,499.

Other mid-range and budget Samsung phones which are listed to receive discounted price offers during the sale this weekend include the Galaxy A34, Galaxy A54, Galaxy F54 and Galaxy F34. The Galaxy A34 will be available for a price of Rs. 25,999, while the Galaxy A54 can be bought for as low as Rs. 33,499. At the upcoming sale, the Galaxy F54 can be purchased for Rs. 22,999 and the Galaxy F34 for Rs. 14,999.

Entry-level Samsung Galaxy F14 and Galaxy F13 models are also listed to be priced during the sale at the lowest prices of Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 9,199, respectively.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company’s new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Samsung W Series Launch Set for September 15; Samsung W24, Samsung W24 Flip Expected

Samsung’s W series launch conference will take place on September 15 in China, the Suwon-headquartered company confirmed on Friday (September 1). While Samsung has only mentioned the W series, we can expect the series it to include the Samsung W24 and Samsung W24 Flip, successors to the Samsung W23 and the Samsung W23 Flip, respectively. The upcoming handsets are anticipated to debut as custom versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. The design of the Chinese variants could be quite similar to the models launched in India and they are likely to include some hardware-level modifications.

The Samsung W series launch conference is scheduled to take place on September 15. The launch event will be held in China at the Chengdu High and New Sports Center (translated from Chinese), as per a teaser poster shared (in Chinese) by the company on Weibo.

The Samsung W24 and Samsung W24 Flip are expected to make their debut at the event as rebranded versions of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, respectively. They will be exclusive to the Chinese audience and will not be available globally like last year’s Samsung W23 and W23 Flip. The Chinese variants of the foldable usually pack improved specifications than their global counterparts and come with a tweaked design that showcases a China-specific theme.

The Samsung W23 series was launched in October last year. The vanilla model is priced at CNY 15,999 (roughly Rs. 1,82,300 ) for the single 16GB RAM + 512GB storage variant. The Samsung W23 Flip 5G, on the other hand, was marked at CNY 9,999 (roughly Rs. 1,13,900) for the sole 12GB RAM + 512GB storage model.

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 in July last week during the Galaxy Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 lineup. The global versions of Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 run Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1 layer on top and features Armor Aluminum frames. Both models are powered by custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy SoCs. The book-style Galaxy Z Fold 5 packs 12GB of RAM, while the Galaxy Z Flip 5 has 8GB of RAM. These foldable phones have an IPX8 rating for water resistance.

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 features a 4,400mAh battery and supports 25W wired fast charging. Samsung has equipped the Galaxy Z Flip 5 with a 3,700mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.

In India, the price of Galaxy Z Fold 5 starts at Rs. 1,54,999 for the base 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration, while the Galaxy Z Flip 5 has an initial price tag of Rs. 99,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model.

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Samsung Galaxy Z FE Affordable Lineup Rumoured to Launch Next Year After Galaxy Z Fold 6

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 were released during the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event last month. As competition in the foldable smartphone is heating up with new entrants such as Google’s Pixel Fold, Motorola Razr+, and Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 3, incumbent market leader Samsung is reportedly looking to unveil foldable phones with affordable price tags starting next year. A tipster has suggested that Samsung plans to unveil a cheaper Galaxy Z foldable phone called the Galaxy Z FE (Fan Edition). The South Korean tech company is rumoured to release Fan Edition versions of the foldable phone after the release of Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 next year.

Tipster Revegnus (@Tech_Reve) on X (formerly Twitter) claimed that Samsung is planning to unveil Fan Edition versions of the foldable phones starting next year. Samsung is said to unveil the Galaxy Z FE model after the debut of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 next year.

According to the tipster, the Galaxy S23 FE — the toned-down version of the Galaxy S23 — is expected to launch soon. Once it goes official, the company might announce more Fan Edition products consistently every year.

Samsung has been dominating the market for foldable smartphones for several years now. The company has released five iterations of its Galaxy Z Fold flagships, most recently the Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5. The foldable phone space is now entering a competitive phase with companies like Google, Motorola, Oppo, and Xiaomi challenging Samsung’s position with the release of new foldables. The latest Galaxy Z foldable phones will go up against the likes of Pixel Fold, Huawei’s Mate X3, Motorola Razr+, Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 3, and Oppo’s Find N2.

The price of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 starts at Rs. 1,54,999 in India for the 256GB storage variant. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 costs Rs. 99,999 for the 256GB storage model.

Both the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 handsets are powered by Qualcomm’s custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy and feature a new Flex Hinge. They run on One UI 5.1.1 based on Android 13 and have an IPX8 rating for water resistance.

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Samsung Planning to Introduce Foldable Tablets and Laptops, Company Executive Confirms

Samsung may soon bring foldable tablets and laptops to the market. A company executive confirmed that they are working on the technology to integrate the foldable feature into more electronic products after launching five series of foldable smartphones. Recently, the firm launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Flip 5 at the second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year. The phones were released alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series which included a base, a plus and an ultra model.

Samsung’s Mobile eXperience Business Head TM Roh confirmed in an interview with the Independent that foldable tablets and laptops could be planned in the future by the South Korean tech giant. Roh said he is confident that since tablets are already a popular product category, its foldable versions will also do well in the market. He explains that humans always “open up a book to read and open up a notebook to write something.” 

Roh elaborates that just like books or notebooks, foldable smartphones are easier to store when not in use or be carried around while in transit while also keeping all necessary information secure. Likewise, the company is thinking about to bring similar technology to tablets and laptops, and it is also making necessary investments to see the ideas through, he claimed. However, the Samsung executive did not offer a definite timeline for the launch of these products. 

The Galaxy Tab S9 series models are all powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoCs. The tablets run Android 13 out-of-the-box. The base model sports an 11-inch dynamic AMOLED 2X display and packs an 8,400mAh battery, while the plus and ultra models come with 12.4-inch and 14.6-inch displays and 10,090mAh and 11,200mAh batteries, respectively.

The base Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 starts in India at Rs. 72,999 for its 128GB storage WiFi variant, while the Tab S9 Plus and Tab S9 Ultra start at Rs. 90,999 and Rs. 1,08,999, respectively. All three models are offered in Beige and Graphite colour options. 

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company’s new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 India Sale Date Confirmed: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 will go on sale in India next week, around three weeks after the company unveiled its latest foldable handsets at its second Galaxy Unpacked launch event of the year. These phones are powered by Qualcomm’s custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, and feature a new Flex Hinge. Compared to last year’s model, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is equipped with a much larger outer screen, similar to its closest rival — the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5 price in India, availability

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 price in India is set at Rs. 99,999 for the base model with 256GB of storage, while the 512GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 1,09,999. Both models come with 12GB of RAM. The clamshell foldable phone is sold in Cream, Graphite, Lavender, and Mint colour options. Samsung’s website will also sell the phone in additional Blue, Gray, and Green colourways.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is priced at Rs. 1,54,999 for the model with 256GB of storage while the 512GB and 1TB storage variants cost Rs. 1,64,999 and Rs. 1,84,999, respectively. This foldable phone is sold in Cream, Icy Blue, and Phantom, Black colour options, while the 1TB storage model will only be available in an Icy Blue colourway. It will also be available in a Platinum colour option via the company’s website. 

Both Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 will go on sale in India on August 18, Samsung announced in a prepared statement on Friday.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5 specifications

The recently launched Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 sports a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,640 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display and a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED folder-shaped outer screen that is much larger than its predecessor that was launched last year. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is equipped with a 7.6-inch QXGA+ (2,176 x 1,812 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex inner screen and the cover screen has a 6.2-inch full-HD+ (2,316 x 904 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel.

These foldable phones run on One UI 5.1.1 based on Android 13. They are powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy from Qualcomm, paired with 8GB of RAM (Galaxy Z Flip 5) and 12GB of RAM (Galaxy Z Fold 5). The clamshell phone features up to 512GB of inbuilt storage, while the larger model comes with up to 1TB of onboard storage.

On the Galaxy Z Flip 5, you get two 12-megapixel rear camera sensors and a 10-megapixel selfie camera. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 features a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera. The handset also features a 10-megapixel selfie camera on the outer screen and a 4-megapixel under-display camera on the inner display.

Both of Samsung’s latest phones have an IPX8 rating for water resistance, just like last year’s models. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 packs a 3,700mAh battery, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 has a 4,400mAh battery. Both phones support 25W wired charging along with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and Wireless PowerShare, according to the South Korean smartphone maker.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company’s new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Samsung India Records 1 Lakh Pre-Bookings for Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5

Samsung secured pre-bookings for 1 lakh units of its fifth generation of ultra-premium foldable devices, Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5, in the first 28 hours of the launch of bookings in India, the company said on Thursday.

As compared to the fourth generation foldables (Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4), Samsung received 1.7 times more pre-bookings for Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 during the first 28 hours, Samsung said in a statement.

The company launched the devices on July 26 and their pre-bookings were opened on July 27, 2023. The “Made in India” devices are scheduled to go on sale from August 18.

“We are delighted with the overwhelming response for our newly-launched Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 phones in India. The success of Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 shows that Indian consumers are highly sensitive to new innovations.

“I am confident that our new devices will help the mainstreaming of foldables, and help us consolidate our leadership in India,” Samsung Southwest Asia, President and CEO, JB Park said.

The Galaxy Fold 5 is priced between Rs. 1,54,000 lakh and Rs. 1,85,000 lakh apiece depending on the internal storage capacity which ranges from 256GB to 1TB. Samsung Galaxy Flip 5 will be available in the price range of Rs. 99,999 and Rs. 1,09,999 apiece.

According to market research and analysis firm Techarc estimates, foldable (including flip) smartphones will contribute over 1.8 percent of the total smartphone revenues for 2023. The estimate implies over 6.35 lakh foldable smartphones will be sold in India during the year which will be less than 0.5 percent of the total sales by volume estimated for the period. 

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company’s new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Foldable Smartphones Market Share in India to Quadruple by 2025: Counterpoint Research

Foldable smartphones market share in the ultra-premium segment, priced above Rs. 45,000 apiece, is expected to grow more than four times to 35 percent in India, Counterpoint Research said on Friday.

Foldable smartphones market share in the first half of 2023 stood at about 8 percent, the market research firm said.

“In 2023 (till June), Foldables constituted 8 per cent of ultra-premium (over Rs. 45,000) Android smartphone shipments, a number projected to surge to 35 percent by the end of 2025,” Counterpoint Research said in a report.

According to the research firm’s estimate India’s Foldable Smartphone accounts for only about 1 percent of the overall mobile market in India.

The report said clamshell smartphones among the foldable designs are particularly favoured by female users, accounting for 82 percent of total foldable shipments in the first half of 2023 due to their affordability.

“Localisation of manufacturing, exemplified by flagship devices like Samsung Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 being produced in India, is fuelling the market’s growth,” Counterpoint said.

The market research firm estimates that the anticipated entry of more mobile phone makers into the foldable space will further invigorate the market. 

Notably, Korean smart devices major Samsung will manufacture its premium flagship devices Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 in India to meet local requirements, a senior company official said on Thursday. Samsung plans to launch the most expensive and high-end devices from its stable in India on August 18 and the pre-booking with offers will start at midnight of July 27.

“Both Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be manufactured at India factory in Noida,” Samsung SouthWest Asia President and CEO J B Park said.

According to market research and analysis firm Techarc estimates, foldable (including flip) smartphones will contribute over 1.8 percent of the total smartphone revenues for 2023. The estimate implies over 6.35 lakh foldable smartphones will be sold in India during the year which will be less than 0.5 percent of the total sales by volume estimated for the period.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company’s new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 Event: How to Watch Livestream, What to Expect on July 26

Galaxy Unpacked 2023, Samsung’s showcase event for product launches, is set to take place July 26 in Seoul, Korea. This will be the company’s second Galaxy Unpacked event this year and Samsung is likely to take the wraps off its fifth-generation foldable phones — presumably Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 — at the event. Samsung has already begun accepting pre-reservations for the upcoming foldables. Besides the flagship smartphones, the company could even introduce the new Galaxy Tab S9 lineup and Galaxy Watch 6 series. As always, Samsung has yet to confirm any details beyond the official date and venue of the Galaxy Unpacked event but endless rumours and leaks seem to be spoiling the upcoming Unpacked party.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023: How to watch livestream

The South Korean tech giant will host its Galaxy Unpacked event a little early this year, on July 26 at 4:30pm IST. It will be livestreamed on Samsung.com and YouTube. This will be the second Unpacked event this year following the one in January where the tech giant unveiled the Galaxy S23 series of smartphones and Galaxy Book 3 series. Samsung is using the tagline “Join the flip side” to promote the launch event.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: What to expect

Samsung is yet to confirm the final moniker of the next-generation Galaxy Z series foldable smartphones but they undoubtedly would be the focus of the next event. The foldable smartphones are expected to comprise Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is also expected to be unveiled alongside the vanilla Galaxy Tab S9 and Galaxy Tab S9+. A pair of Galaxy Watch 6 series and Galaxy Buds 3 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones could also be on tap for the launch event.

Samsung has already started accepting pre-reservations for the upcoming flagship handsets and other products in India. Users can pre-book the devices with a token payment of Rs. 1,999.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 price, specifications (expected)

If previously leaked renders and dummy units are authentic, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 will have a similar design language to that of their predecessors — Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, respectively The Galaxy Z Fold 5 could feature a familiar tablet-like form factor, while the Galaxy Z Flip 5 would likely retain the clamshell style. Both models might bring a new water drop style hinge that allows the two sides of the phone to lay flat while folded. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is said to come with a larger external display than its predecessor. It could offer support for both Google apps as well as Samsung’s own apps.

Price of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is said to start at EUR 1,899 (roughly Rs. 1,72,400) while the Galaxy Z Flip 5 may have an initial price tag of EUR 1,199 (roughly Rs. 1,08,900).

As for specifications, both models are said to run on Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1 on top. They are expected to pack a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC under the hood.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is tipped to feature a 7.6-inch full-HD+(1,812, 2,176 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED inner display with a dynamic refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It might get a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED outer screen with a 904 x 2,316 pixels resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate. It is said to carry a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 12-megapixel telephoto shooter. For selfies, there could be a 10-megapixel front camera. It is said to feature a 4-megapixel under-display camera located on the internal display. It might be backed by a 4,400mAh battery.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5, on the other hand, is likely to get a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,080, 2,640 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED main display with a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The outer screen is tipped to be a 3.4-inch in size with up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It is said to sport a 12-megapixel primary camera alongside a 12-megapixel ultra-wide shooter. There could be a 10-megapixel selfie camera as well. It is expected to carry a 3,700mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series specifications (expected)

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 series is expected to comprise the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. They will succeed the Galaxy Tab S8 series from last year. All three models are likely to run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The top-end Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 5G could get a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED display and might come equipped with a 13-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. It is said to feature two 12-megapixel selfie cameras and will pack an 11,200mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 price, specifications (expected)

The rumoured Galaxy Watch 6 lineup could debut with several upgrades from the ongoing Galaxy Watch 5 models. They might bring back the physical rotating bezel and could run on a new Exynos W980 chip. The new wearables are expected to feature the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) feature as well. The Galaxy Watch 6 40mm model is tipped to pack a 300mAh battery while the 44mm variant could come with a 425mAh battery. The 43mm Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is said to carry a 300mAh battery while the 47mm could have a 425mAh battery.

As per a recent leak, Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic will be priced at EUR 319.99 (roughly Rs. 26,600) and EUR 419.99 (roughly Rs. 37,600), respectively, in France.

Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series of smartphones was launched earlier this week and the South Korean firm’s high-end handsets have seen a few upgrades across all three models. What about the increase in pricing? We discuss this and more on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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