# Samsung Galaxy Z series

Z series :
| 2019 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold |
| 2020 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
| 2020 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 |
| 2021 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 |
| 2021 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
| 2022 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
| 2022 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 |
| 2023 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
| 2023 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 |
| 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
| 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
The Samsung Galaxy Z series (named as Samsung Galaxy Foldables in certain territories) is a line of foldable smartphones manufactured by Samsung Electronics.
With the 2020 announcement of the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung's future foldable smartphones will be part of the Galaxy Z series.

## Prototype foldable phone

In 2018, Samsung announced the Galaxy X prototype before manufacture and release of the foldable under the new name Galaxy Fold in 2019.

## Phones
### Galaxy Fold

The 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 Galaxy 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 and Z Fold 2

The 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".
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G was released on 18 September 2020, and is the second generation of Samsung's inward 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 Galaxy W21 5G was unveiled in November 2020 exclusively for the Chinese market.

### Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3

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.

### Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a foldable smartphone that is part of the Samsung Galaxy Z series. It was announced at the August 2022 edition of Galaxy Unpacked alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 4 released on 25 August 2022. It is the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 3.
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is a foldable smartphone that is part of the Samsung Galaxy Z series. This device was announced in August 2022, and was released on 25 August 2022.

### Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5

Samsung unveiled its fifth generation of folding phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 on 26 July 2023.

### Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6

The Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 are folding phones unveiled in July 10, and were released on 24 July 24 2024.
A limited release Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition debuted in October 2024 for the Korean market, featuring a larger display, thinner design, and higher end specs. This Special Edition device came at a much higher price compared to the regular Z Fold 6. A special Doraemon Edition was launched in Hong Kong, limited to 800 sets.

## Rebranding in Europe

In March 2022, Samsung began to rebrand the Galaxy Fold and Flip devices in Ukraine, Moldova and the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) to remove the "Z" branding from their names. This is due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as the letter "Z" has been used as a symbol by the Russian military and as a pro-war symbol by Russian government.