Samsung launches Galaxy Z Flip folding smartphone that ‘changes everything’

The tech giant says its new gadget is a 'statement smartphone for trailblazers'.

Samsung has launched the new Galaxy Z Flip folding smartphone at its Unpacked event this evening.

The tech firm’s latest gadget features a large screen on the inside which can be viewed by unfolding the device.

Samsung said the device ‘changes everything’ and is a ‘statement smartphone for trailblazers’.

People who buy the phone will be given a free YouTube Premium membership.

It will cost £1,300 and has a 6.7-inch folding display made of ultra-thin glass.

Samsung has been working hard on the camera, which has a ‘tripod-less’ night mode which blends several photos to brighten up the darkness.

Galaxy Z Flip. Change the shape of the future.
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— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 11, 2020

You’ll also be able to snap selfies without unfolding the phone by double-pressing the power button.

Samsung wrote: ‘As the world’s first foldable glass smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip’s revolutionary form factor opens up a whole new world of mobile experiences, and gives you even more options to express yourself.

‘Compact and portable when folded, the Galaxy Z Flip features an innovative freestop folding system that enables the device to stay open at a range of angles, giving you a never-before-seen mobile experience.

‘From expressive video calls to dynamic selfies and videos, you can capture, connect, and share more with your phone, all hands-free. When fully opened, the Galaxy Z Flip’s Infinity Flex Display, which features Samsung Ultra Thin Glass (UTG), transforms seamlessly into an immersive multimedia hub so you can enjoy all the content you love with more space.’