There have been several rumors about the Samsung Fan Edition flip phone; new evidence indicates that the device indeed exists.

That's the premise behind devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 – and now, Samsung is said to be readying a more cost-conscious variant of that handset. Dubbed the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE, the handset is expected to offer a lower-cost option for those seeking a foldable phone.

Last year, the FE was tipped to include the Exynos 2400 which was used in Samsung Galaxy S24 models sold outside of North America, but it’s possible that it will be the Exynos 2500 instead. Either way, the leaker notes that the phone will lack certain Galaxy AI features compared to the regular Flip 7 and Fold 7 handsets “due to NPU limitations”.

Recent reports suggest that Samsung is developing an affordable version of its popular foldable smartphone, likely to be called the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE. However, contrary to the headline's speculation,

They also reiterate a previous claim that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will have a larger vapor chamber than the Z Flip 6, which could also help improve its battery life. So, hopefully, the Z Flip 7 will have improved endurance, as in our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review we found the phone had “disappointing battery life.”

The Galaxy Z Flip FE is months away, but a new leak has revealed several tech specs and details of the affordable foldable.