Samsung Galaxy Z series

The Samsung Galaxy Z series is a line of foldable smartphones manufactured by Samsung Electronics. With the announcement of the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung's future foldable smartphones will be part of the Galaxy Z series.[1]

Samsung Galaxy Z series
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold 2
DeveloperSamsung Electronics
TypeFoldable smartphones
Release date6 September 2019 (2019-09-06)
System on a chipQualcomm Snapdragon (2019–)

Phones

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold
Galaxy Z Fold

The Samsung 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.[2] A version of the device marketed as the Samsung W20 5G was released on December 12 exclusively for China Telecom,[3] with a faster Snapdragon 855+ processor and a unique white finish.[4]

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Galaxy Z Flip

The Samsung 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".[5][6][7]

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G was released on 18 September 2020, and is the second generation of Samsung's outward 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.[8] A luxury model called the Samsung W21 5G was unveiled in November 2020 exclusively for the Chinese market.[9]

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3

Samsung unveiled its third generation of folding phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G on 11 August 2021.[10]

Both the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have more durable materials, a redesigned hinge, and IPX8 water resistance.

References
  1. "Samsung's foldable devices will fall under the Galaxy Z umbrella". SamMobile. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  2. Williams, Andrew (2019-04-15). "Samsung Galaxy Fold hands-on: an odd glimpse of our phone future". Wired UK. ISSN 1357-0978. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  3. "Samsung Galaxy W20 5G goes on sale in China and sells out, instantly". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  4. "Foldable Samsung W20 5G arrives in China with Snapdragon 855+". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  5. Bohn, Dieter (2020-02-11). "Hands on with Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  6. Amadeo, Ron (2020-02-11). "Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip is the first foldable with a flexible glass cover". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  7. Dolcourt, Jessica. "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip's foldable glass screen: Already more impressive than the Razr". CNET. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  8. Gartenberg, Chaim (2020-08-05). "Samsung announces the Galaxy Z Fold 2 with bigger screens and better cameras". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  9. "Samsung unveils W21 5G - a more premium Galaxy Z Fold2 for China". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  10. "Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 edge foldables closer to mainstream". CNET. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
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