Spigen slips up—and spills the name
As spotted by Android Central, popular accessory brand Spigen briefly listed cases for both the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and a mysterious “Z Flip 7 FE.” The listings were pulled shortly after, but not before confirming something key: Samsung’s budget foldable will indeed carry the “7” branding, rather than launching as just a generic Flip FE.That’s notable because last year’s Galaxy Z Fold FE launched without a number, creating some confusion over Samsung’s naming strategy. This leak suggests Samsung wants the FE edition to feel like a proper member of the current generation—even if it cuts a few corners to hit a lower price.
What to expect from the Z Flip 7 FE
Same sleek flip design, new mid-range specs. The Flip 7 FE is all about cutting cost, not corners. | Image Credit — Evan Blass
While Samsung hasn’t officially acknowledged the Flip FE, leaks and rumors give us a pretty solid idea of what to expect. According to CAD renders and early specs, the Flip 7 FE will look nearly identical to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 with a 6.7-inch main screen and a 3.4-inch cover display. But the changes will be under the hood.
The FE model is rumored to use an Exynos 2400e chip, instead of a Snapdragon flagship processor. It may come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and the display is expected to offer FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
If you’re wondering about the price, local reports suggest it could cost around ₩1 million in South Korea, which would make it roughly 30% cheaper than the Z Flip 6.
Samsung’s foldable trio is almost here
With this leak, the chances are high that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE will be announced at Unpacked alongside the Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7. That would mark a big shift in Samsung’s strategy — bringing a more affordable foldable to market at launch instead of months later.
It’s a move that makes sense when you consider how competition is heating up. The newly launched Nothing Phone (3) is bringing some serious design flair and flagship power at a lower price point. For Samsung, a cheaper foldable could be the way to maintain its edge without asking users to pay $1,000+ just to try a foldable form factor.
Looking for more on Samsung’s foldables? Check out our in-depth hubs for the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE for the latest news, leaks, and analysis.
Source: Phone Arena
