The release of two new Samsung foldable smartphones has been revealed by the well-known insider Ice Universe, who frequently leaks exclusive information on the newest developments in the smartphone sector.
These are Samsung W23 and W23 Flip smartphones, which include a foldable design and 16 GB of RAM. The insider confirms that we are are talking about a special version if the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4 models. It will be exclusive for China Telecom operator.
The W23 Flip is based on the Flip4 and will be available later this year alongside the Galaxy W22 successor. According to the trustworthy leaker Ice Universe. In light of this, there will be no significant changes. Except from the improved Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 platform, of course.
The Samsung W23 and its clamshell version appear to be in line for a change to their rear-panel finishes. There may be more gold hinges this time around, and the bigger model may also get a gold camera compartment.
Even if the W23 and W23 Flip do indeed go on sale shortly. Their prices are not anticipated to differ significantly from those of the W22 5G. At the time of its release, the cost of the foldable phablet was no less than 16,999 yuan, or $2,640 USD. However, it was a top-end smartphone with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. So a potential replacement may at least perform as well in this area.
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The Galaxy Z Fold4 has a 7.6-inch (2176 x 1812 pixels) QXGA+ 21.6:18 Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, 374ppi, 1~120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+ internal screen and a 6.2-inch (2316 x 904 pixels) 23.1:9 HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Cover Display, 387ppi, 48~120Hz adaptive refresh rate external screen with corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
In addition, it has a 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel AF) main + 12 MP Ultrawide (f/2.2, 1.12 μm) + 10 MP telephoto (f/2.4 1.0 μm, OIS, PDAF, 3x optical zoom), 30X space zoom rear camera and a 10 MP Front 1.22 μm, f/2.2; 4MP Under Display (f/1.8, 2.0μm, FOV: 80˚) front camera alongise a 4400mAh battery with 25W wired and 15W wireless (WPC and PMA) charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has an internal 6.7-inch FULL HD+ (2640 x 1080 pixels) 21.9:9 screen with Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display with 1~120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 425ppi and an external screen with 1.9-inch (512 x 260 pixels) Super AMOLED display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
It has a Dual 12 MP Wide (f/1.8, 1.8 μm, OIS) + 12 MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2, 123° 1.12 μm) rear camera. And a 10MP with f/2.4 aperture front camera. In addition to a 3700mAh battery with 25w fast charging, 15W Qi wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging.