If you thought Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip was just some gimmicky device think again. Its bold but still very trendy style is an eye-catcher, and during NBA All-Star weekend, Lance Fresh had folks amazed by the Korean tech giant’s latest device.
Lance Fresh is no stranger to putting folks onto new things. Regarded as one of the first people to highlight NBA Baller’s looks off the court, it makes perfect sense he was one of the first people to have Samsung’s groundbreaking smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip. While in Chicago, in conjunction with Samsung and HYPEBEAST’s ‘Diaries’ series, they documented Fresh’s visit to the Windy City, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at what goes down during the NBA’s big weekend.
In the video Fresh can be seen using is Galaxy Z Flip, ‘Thom Browne Edition’ — which Samsung announced has sold out — to document and record his interactions. Fresh can be seen breaking bread with the likes of Kemba Walker, Nick ‘Swaggy P’ Young, Dwyane Wade, Don C and celebrity stylist, and designer Jhoanna Alba.
Near the end of the 5-minute clip, Swaggy P is visibly impressed with the Galaxy Z Flip when Fresh shows it to him asking him how he felt about the device he replied:
“Nah bruh. This is fire. Yo, y’all see this sh*t?”
The Galaxy Z Flip is currently sold out, and the last time we reported stock was very limited, but it looks like Samsung is taking orders on its website for the smartphone. You can watch Lance Fresh’s episode of HYPEBEAST Diaries below.
Apple iPhone users might have laughed at Samsung’s new foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip, but it looks like the Korean tech giant will laughing all the way to the bank with its latest smartphone.
When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip during its Unpacked event last week in San Francisco, we immediately thought the company’s decision to push the device as a fashionable and trendy smartphone was a great idea. Well, it looks like its paying off big time for the company cause Samsung announced that the Galaxy Z Flip has sold out online and is available in limited quantities in stores across the country, with many of them reporting they are out of stock.
Some more positive news about the Galaxy Z Flip is that limited edition Thom Browne version of the phone sold out on Samsung.com over the weekend.
Now don’t fret; if you still want one Samsung announced that alongside its partners, the company will be “making additional Galaxy Z Flip devices available online” when they begin pre-orders for the Galaxy S20 5G smartphone on February 21. If you can’t wait until then, Samsung says you will have to do some searching to find a store that still has it in stock, good luck with that.
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This is a huge win for Samsung, who looks to take its mobile phones in the foldable route. This is a very positive sign following the disastrous events when Galaxy Fold units arrived in the hands of tech writers and weren’t holding up to their standards or “breaking.” To be fair, they were damaging the units themselves but were not warned to leave the plastic screen on the phone.
It looks like Samsung has struck gold with the Galaxy Z Flip. It will be interesting to see if the growing threat of the Coronavirus will slow down this momentum. The deadly disease has already affected Apple, which announced it does not expect to meet its expected revenue guidance for its fiscal second quarter. The rumored budget iPhone 9 could also be delayed, but as of now is still slated for a March release.
Samsung is coming out swinging in 2020 thanks to its upcoming lineup of devices. Hip-Hop Wired was on hand to witness the reveal of the new family of Galaxy S20 smartphones and the Korean tech giant’s next foldable device, the Galaxy Z Flip.
The event kicked off with the announcement of the Galaxy Z Flip. It didn’t really come off as a surprise due to a leak that stole some of the reveals thunder. Nevertheless, it still garnered some ooooohs and ahhhhsss as we got to see Samsung’s new foldable smartphone in action.
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It would appear that Samsung has learned a lot and very quickly might we add from its mistakes with the Galaxy Fold and recovered beautifully with the Galaxy Z Flip. If the Galaxy Fold was the introduction to the technology, the Z Flip is going to help Samsung build better folding devices in the future.
As previously reported, the Galaxy Z Flip has a 6.7-inch, 22.9 aspect ratio foldable OLED main display with an FHD+ (2636 x 1080) resolution with a hole punched camera just like it’s predecessor. Unlike the Galaxy Fold, the Z Flip uses ultra-thin glass instead of the plastic covering that doomed the Galaxy Fold. The second screen is a 1.1“ Super AMOLED Display.
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As for the cameras on the Galaxy Z Flip, they are not on the level of the Galaxy S20 models, but they are respectable. On the back of the Galaxy Z Flip is a dual-camera system that consists of 12MP Ultra Wide Camera: F2.2 and 12MP Wide-angle Camera: Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8. The front-facing camera is a 10MP Selfie Camera: F2.4. When you close the phone, you can still take high-quality selfies using the rear camera, which is very convenient.
What’s most impressive about the Galaxy Z Flip is the Hideaway Hinge. Samsung describes it as a “work of art,” and we would have to agree seeing it work in person.
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On the outside, it looks like just a simple hinge, but on the inside, it’s so much more. The Hideaway Hinge is backed by a dual CAM mechanism to make sure every fold is smooth and stable. There is also Samsung’s new sweeper technology that helps keep out pesky dirt and dust. You can see the Z Flip fold in action below in the video we recorded while getting a closer look at the phone.
Immediately when we saw the phone, we thought this was geared toward the more fashionable techie, and we were right. Just looking at it you can tell that. Right on time for NYFW, Samsung also revealed a limited edition Thom Browne version of the phone, and it’s very s e x y. Decked out in the iconic New York-based fashion designer’s signature silhouette flawlessly combining high fashion and technology. There are also matching accessories to go with the phone as well.
As far as under the hood, the Galaxy Z Flip has 7 ㎚ 64-bit Octa-Core Processor powering it, and an optimized 3,300 mAh (typical) dual battery system that Samsung promises will hold more power while not sacrificing space. The Z Flip does feature quick wireless charging and works with Samsung’s ecosystem of devices and accessories. It will run on the latest Android operating system.
The Galaxy Z Flip will be available in limited quantities at phone carriers and Unlocked by Samsung versions starting February 14, 2020. So if you want one, you better move fast, oh, and it will cost you some coins with a $1380.00 price tag. There will only be two colors available at launch, for now, Mirror Purple and Mirror Black.
You can purchase a Galaxy Z Flip at Sprint, AT&T, Best Buy, and Samsung Experience stores. You can also head to Samsung.com to secure one. Let us know what you think about Samsung’s new foldable phone in the comment section below.
