Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy Z Flip: The clamshell foldable that made folding glass practical.
SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2020·$1380·Score 81/100
Z Flip introduced bendable Ultra Thin Glass and the nostalgic clamshell form, making foldables feel pocket-friendly rather than tablet-bulky. Its tiny cover display was the obvious limitation that later Flips would fix.
Key specs at launch
Main display
6.7" FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED
Cover
1.1" Super AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 855+
RAM
8 GB
Storage
256 GB UFS 3.0
Battery
3300 mAh, 15W
Main camera
12 MP wide + 12 MP UW
Weight
183 g
What stands out
- First foldable with bendable Ultra Thin Glass
- Flex Mode props the phone hands-free
- Pocketable clamshell shape
What to watch
- Tiny 1.1" cover screen barely useful
- Small 3300 mAh battery
- No water resistance
The phone it has to beat
Huawei Mate Xs
$2700 · score 80/100