Samsung is ahead of the rest of the competitors in folding devices and the announced Galaxy Z Flip Bed can strengthen its position as most of the models coming to the market are identical in this increasingly needed segment. And it can also be a catalyst for reversing the end of the sales boom.

All the major manufacturers have launched or are developing a number of proposals and we will no doubt have quite a few new features next year, including a folding iPhone, as is often the case with everything that comes from Cupertino, as it will be the final launch.

With a dual screen or flexible screen, open horizontally or vertically, front or back, the new generation of folding screens is unquestionably an attractive group for consumers, especially when the industry achieves three basic aspects: performing applications that are not possible on standard mobile; resistance and durability; and cheap price.

Specifically, this Galaxy Z Flip Lite focuses on the price section. As its name suggests, it will be a reduced version so it can be marketed at a lower price. There isn’t much information, but there is talk of the mid-range Snapdragon 765G chips to start making the components cheaper. The amount of RAM, storage, or level of the camera system will also be reduced. Fortunately, there will be no change in the design of the shell and the compact size that allows for one-handed operation.

Samsung will also keep the star component protected by an ultra-thin crystal cover with a flexible OLED main screen. A component created to strengthen the panel and prevent resistance and strength problems suffered by the Galaxy Fold. Compared to its original costs of $ 1,500, the Galaxy Z Flip Lite would drop its price below the $ 1,000 barrier. Folders are still more expensive than standard smartphones, but they will surely drop as manufacturers add new models.

Folding mobiles

Although folding mobiles are already a reality, we still don’t know how far their success will go. Their prices aren’t for everyone, so they still need to reach a more massive audience to find out if the formula is accepted or if it becomes a future trend. There is no doubt that the price of these devices should be democratized, even though no one knows when it will happen.

What makes sense is that Samsung could be one of the pioneers of this technology, having taken the first step. Along with Samsung, Huawei or Motorola, it has been a “brave” company, having launched the first commercial devices with folding technology. The concept of a flexible OLED screen has been implemented in mobile phones that become tablets or in mobile phones that can be compacted to carry better in your pocket. In the best case scenario, you need to spend 1,000 euros to have this technology at your fingertips.