Samsung unveils new folding smartphone Galaxy Z Flip

The smartphone flips open, like a pocket cosmetics case, opening into a 6.7-inch screen

Last updated: February 12, 2020 | 10:00

Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Producer

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The Galaxy Z Flip will be available beginning Friday at a starting price of $1,380, head of Samsung product marketing in Rebecca Hirst said at a San Francisco unveiling.

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Ultrathin glass that makes up the bending screen can be folded and unfolded more than 200,000 times and resists scratches, according to Samsung.

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“The Z Flip is a statement smartphone; it is for trendsetters and trailblazers.”

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A Samsung worker gives a demonstration of the Galaxy Z Flip Phone at the Unpacked 2020 event in San Francisco.

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“It changes everything — space, size, and the very way we use it,” Hirst said as she held a Z Flip in the palm of a hand.

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When closed, the Z Flip displays notifications such as time and phone calls, and can still be used to take photos.

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The new device comes amid growing interest in folding handsets, and a similar “flip” Razr device recently introduced by Motorola.

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Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip folding smartphone on display.

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Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip folding smartphone on display in San Francisco, California.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip phones are seen on display during the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event in San Francisco

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip phones are seen on display during the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event in San Francisco

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Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip folding smartphone on display.

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A Samsung worker gives a demonstration of the Galaxy Z Flip Phone at the Unpacked 2020 event in San Francisco.

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A member of the media takes a selfie while holding s Samsung Galaxy Z Flip phone displayed during the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event in San Francisco, California.

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A member of the media holds a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip phone during the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event in San Francisco, California.

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