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Samsung May Cancel Galaxy Z Flip Series After Flip 8, Leak Suggests

Lena Fischer 1 min read

A supply chain rumor suggests Samsung may cancel the Galaxy Z Flip series after the Flip 8, citing rising costs and a shift to book-style foldables.

Samsung May Cancel Galaxy Z Flip Series After Flip 8, Leak Suggests
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A supply chain rumor suggests Samsung may cancel the Galaxy Z Flip series after the Flip 8. The tipster Instant Digital points to the complete absence of early supply chain talk about a Flip 9 as evidence. Product planning happens at least a year in advance, and the leaker says there is absolutely nothing about a Flip 9.

Tipster cites no early supply chain talk for Flip 9

The rumored reasons include rising costs, a plateaued clamshell design, and a user shift toward book-style foldables. This contradicts existing evidence of Flip 8 renders, cases, and a rumored July 22 launch. The Flip 8 itself still appears to be on track based on those earlier leaks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 foldable smartphone renders
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is still expected to launch in July.

If Samsung does end the Flip line, it would mark a major change in its foldable strategy. The Flip series has been one of the most popular folding phone lines. A shift to book-style foldables could reshape Samsung's portfolio.

Instant Digital has not confirmed the claim, and it remains a rumor for now. Samsung has not commented on the future of the Galaxy Z Flip series.

Source: NotebookCheck

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