The rumor was posted on Naver (Korean) by Lanzuk, who states Samsung could be developing a "Galaxy Z Flip FE" for 2025 (via 9to5Google ). This device seems to be an addition to what we expect next year: the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Although, early on, it's unclear how/when the Korean OEM will launch the (supposed) cheaper clamshell.

We've seen a few mid-range Flip phones in recent times, but it looks like Samsung could reveal a Galaxy Z Flip FE next year.

Samsung is apparently aiming to release a more affordable Galaxy Z Flip FE next year. The company could announce the new variant alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7, scheduled for 2025. Samsung hopes to bring the foldable phone experience to a more modest price point in response to industry competition.

Samsung is rumoured to be working on a pared-down, cheaper version of its popular Galaxy Z Flip folding phone. Korean blogger yeux1122 via Android

While the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is already the company's cheapest foldable phone, an FE that pairs back some features to decrease the price could attract a whole new audience to the foldable space. Or it could flop. The only way to find out is for Samsung to release the phone and go head-to-head with the cheaper Moto Razr.

Samsung is planning to launch a more affordable Galaxy Z Flip FE model next year. While the leaker didn't provide further details on the name or specifications, they hinted that the Galaxy Z Flip FE might be released "simultaneously" with the next-generation Galaxy Z Flip,