Galaxy Z Flip announced at Samsung's Oscar ad

Galaxy Z Flip announced at Samsung's Oscar ad

If you were watching the 2020 Oscars tonight (February 9), you got a glimpse of Samsung's next foldable phone. At the annual film awards ceremony, Samsung aired an ad introducing the Galaxy Z Flip as a teaser for this Tuesday's Galaxy Unpacked event.

It's only a 30-second spot and no specs are revealed, but the visuals from Samsung's foldable phone ad confirm many of the Galaxy Z Flip rumors we've heard. Specifically, the Z Flip is a flip phone that opens up to show a full screen, much like Motorola's Razr, which launched last week.

In addition to its inner screen (rumors say it is a 6.7-inch OLED display with an ultra-thin glass layer), the ad also introduces a smaller screen on the outer cover. That display is only large enough to show the time and incoming calls.

Like the other ads, Samsung's Z Flip spot is intended to put the phone's best foot forward. That means you won't see a crease in the center of the external display like what you see in the Z Flip image sent to Engadget by a tipster. This is a problem that also appeared on Samsung's last foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold.

The ad does not mention any other features of the Galaxy Z Flip, nor does it indicate a price. Allegedly, Samsung plans to sell this flip phone for $1,400, which is below the $1,500 Razr price.

The only thing that is certain from Samsung's advertising is that the Galaxy Z Flip will be seen at the Galaxy Unpacked event on February 11. You can also follow Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked live stream to see what else will be announced.

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