Samsung’s new foldables could be more expensive than a standard phone

Earlier this week, Samsung officially announced that it’s the next one The Unpacked event will take place on August 11, and now, due to a recent leak, we might have just gotten a much better idea of ​​how much all of Samsung’s new gadgets cost a few weeks ago.

BBefore we get to the information, it’s important to note that this leak came from a listing from European tech retailer LambdaTek, which was later posted on Reddit by user FragmentedChicken. LambdaTek isn’t generally known for price leaks up front, so it’s important to remember not to treat these numbers like gospel until Samsung announces. official prices at Unpacked. Additionally, with the disclosed prices quoted in Euros, direct dollar conversions may not be completely accurate, particularly with FragmentedChicken rightly pointing out that the ratio between EU and US prices is often closer to 1: 1.

Now, on prices. According to LambdaTek’s list, the Galaxy Z Fold3 will be available in three colors (Phantom Black, Phantom Silver and Phantom Green) from 1,676 euros for the 256 GB model, or about 1,777 euros for the 512GB model. Now if we do a direct conversion from euros to dollars, that would mean that the Z Fold3 would cost $ 1,980, which is basically the same price as last year. Galaxy Fold2. However, if the US price of the Z Fold3 is indeed 1: 1 and closer to $ 1,700, that would represent a much larger price drop, similar to what previous rumors had predicted.

As for the smallest With Flip3, the price should start at 975 euros for the 128 GB or 1 model,$ 025 for the 256GB variant, with the phone itself available in a wide range of colors including black, white, light pink, dark blue, lavender, cream, and green. If those prices are legitimate, getting the Z Flip3 under $ 1,000 might be a big problem for the widespread adoption of foldable phones, as this would position the Z Flip3 for compete better with more traditional premium phones.

As for the Galaxy Watch 4, LambdaTek Lists the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic from 42mm to 358 euros (or 399 euros for the 4G model), while the larger 46mm version will cost 379 euros (or 419 euros for the 4G version). Meanwhile, the standard Galaxy Watch 4 appears to be slightly cheaper, starting at $ 256 (or $ 298 for 4G) for the 40mm model, and $ 277 (or $ 318 for 4G) for the 44mm variant. . Additionally, in addition to the standard black and silver, it looks like the Galaxy Watch 4 is also available in green, pink, and gold.

If we go back to another price leak for the Galaxy Watch 4 earlier this month from Amazon Canada, LambdaTek’s list seems to be along the same lines. WWhile I wouldn’t call anything confirmed just yet, this correlation would seem to add some legitimacy to today’s leak.

When it comes to Samsung’s upcoming headphones, LambdaTek lists the Galaxy Buds 2 at 149 euros, which is actually higher than the assumed initial price of $ 100. A price of 149 euros would make sense because it would bring the price of the Galaxy Buds 2 closer to 159 euros starting price for Apple headphones. But if Samsung is really hoping to make waves, obviously a Lower price is better.

Aside from the pricing, we recently also got a hint about the improved design of the Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, with some leaks noted. Max Weinbach pretending both foldables will have an IPX8 water resistance rating. If this is true, it would represent a huge improvement in durability for Samsung’s foldables, as both the Original Galaxy Fold and Z Fold2 had no official protection against water.

To finish, it seems Samsung early booking The system allows customers to trade in multiple devices for credit for a new device, potentially helping people lower the cost of Samsung’s new gadgets even further.

So even without any indication of a new Galaxy Note on the way, the next Samsung Unpacked event is quickly shaping up to be a showcase with the company on the verge of further expanding its first-mover advantage in the foldable space.