Apart from the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 that are widely expected to arrive in July, Samsung might diversify the two foldable smartphone lines by launching Fan Edition models and perhaps a pricier Galaxy Z Fold 6 ‘Ultra’ as well. Now, a new listing has emerged and could support the existence of the cheaper Z Flip 6 entry.
Is this the Samsung’s Fan Edition Galaxy Z Flip 6?
In the Geekbench’s website (via SamMobile), a benchmark result belonging to a Samsung Galaxy device with model number SM-F741U has been spotted. With what we know, the number is associated to the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 which already appeared in the same site a few times before.
But what makes it interesting is that the handset features an older Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC as suggested by the “kalama” codename of the motherboard. Conversely, the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip uses “pineapple” moniker on its motherboard. At the same time, the device is configured with 12 GB of RAM, which is a notable step up from the 8 GB RAM of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 (review).
As it appears, the listing could indicate Samsung is testing a Galaxy Z Flip 6 variant that is equipped with the dated Snapdragon chipset in addition to the standard Galaxy Z Flip 6 with a newer chip. It could also mean that this is the Galaxy Z Flip 6 FE model with downgraded specs that was rumored earlier.
However, we can’t brush off that the listing could have been modified to make it look like that is coming from the unannounced Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.
But going to the benchmark, though, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 with this processor and memory scored 1794 and 4486 which are slightly below compared to the average values from last year’s Galaxy S23. The differences could be resulted from a smaller cooling system in the foldable handset.
Samsung is tipped to unveil its foldable smartphones in its next Unpacked event on July 10. The event is said to take place in France, but there could be a separate gathering in the US. Besides the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6, the Galaxy Watch 7 smartwatch and Galaxy Ring should break cover as well.
What is your guess about this listed Galaxy Z Flip 6 equipped with the dated Snapdragon 8 Gen 2? Do you think this is the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 FE? Let us know your answers in the comments.
