Samsung Galaxy Z

The Samsung Galaxy Z is a line of foldable smartphones manufactured by Samsung Electronics. With the announcement of the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung's future foldable smartphones will be part of the Galaxy Z series.

Galaxy Z Fold
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold was the first phone in the Galaxy Z series, and the only one not marketed under the "Z" brand. It was announced on February 20, 2019 and released on September 6, 2019, in South Korea. A version of the device marketed as the Samsung W20 5G was released on December 12 exclusively for China Telecom, with a faster Snapdragon 855+ processor and a unique white finish.

Galaxy Z Flip
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G were released on 14 February 2020 and 7 August 2020 respectively, and was the first device to be marketed under the "Z" brand. Unlike the Galaxy Fold, the device folds vertically and uses a hybrid glass coating branded as "Infinity Flex Display".

Galaxy Z Fold2
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G was released on 18 September 2020, and is the second generation of Samsung's outward fold design introduced with the original Fold. It features a significantly larger front screen than its predecessor, a high refresh rate 120 Hz folding screen, minimal bezels and improved cameras. A luxury model called the Samsung W21 5G was unveiled in November 2020 exclusively for the Chinese market.

Galaxy Z Fold3 & Z Flip3
Samsung unveiled its third generation of folding phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G on 11 August 2021.

Both the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have more durable materials, a redesigned hinge, and IPX8 water resistance.