Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 could be joined by a mystery third foldable phone

Date:
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:40:10 +0000

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Samsung is reportedly building three foldable phones this year, and one of them could be the start of a whole new range.

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Were almost certain that Samsung will launch the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 later this year, but those might not be the only new foldable phones we see from the company, as theres evidence of a mysterious third
model in the works.

GalaxyClub claims to have learned that there are three upcoming foldable phones, with the codenames B4, Q4 and N4. We know what the first two are,
with the B4 being the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Q4 being the Z Fold 4, as previous models used the same letters in their codenames. However, the N4
name is new.

Sadly, GalaxyClub doesnt have any insight on what form this foldable phone will take, but the site has said that it will apparently be available in smaller numbers (and possibly fewer regions) than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

That makes sense, since its presumably a new device line and likely a new
form factor, so Samsung wont yet know how well its going to do. A more
limited launch could also mean it sports a more ambitious or unusual design, but that remains to be seen.

The site suggests that this N4 foldable will land alongside the other two, probably in August, but also notes that it could easily be delayed. Image 1
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3 (Image credit: Samsung) Analysis: what could the N4 be?

While theres no information here on what the N4 might be, Samsung itself has provided hints in the past, in the form of foldable phone patents , and even concepts that its publicly shown off.

Back in November, the company highlighted several possible designs that it hasnt yet launched, which you can see above.

These include a phone with a rollable screen that unfurls from a tube-like shape, a stretchable display that you can extend by pulling the edges, and a widescreen foldable with a laptop-like look.

The last of those is perhaps the most likely candidate for a couple of reasons. Firstly, its the least ambitious (since its basically a Galaxy Z
Fold 3 turned on its side), so it would be the easiest one for Samsung to make.

Secondly, the name of the concept device is the Flex Note, so it has an N in its name. Of course, its entirely possible that the N4 is something else altogether. These are the best foldable phones

Via GSMArena



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