Main financial assets discussed: Samsung (OTCPK:SSNLF), Qualcomm (QCOM), Motorola (MSI), Google (GOOG, GOOGL)
Top 3 key points:
1. Samsung has unveiled the latest iterations of its foldable phones, the Z Fold5 and the Z Flip5, with improvements in design and performance.
2. The new hinge design and larger external display on the Flip5 contribute to improved usability and competitiveness in the foldable phone market.
3. The developments in foldable technology, along with increased competition, are making foldables more mainstream and poised for significant growth in the market.
Recommended actions: **Buy** Samsung, Qualcomm, Motorola, and Google stocks as the developments in foldable technology and increased competition are expected to drive growth in the market.
Main topic: Review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Key points:
1. Design and display: The Z Fold 5 features a new Flex hinge that eliminates the gap between the phone when closed, making it thinner and more durable. The main display is brighter and the device supports the use of a stylus.
2. Performance and multitasking: The Z Fold 5 is faster and more responsive thanks to the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip. It also offers improved multitasking features, such as side-by-side app mode and an expanded taskbar.
3. Cameras and battery life: The Z Fold 5 has a capable camera setup, but it falls short compared to other flagship phones in its price range. However, it offers impressive battery life, lasting longer than the Pixel Fold.
Overall, the Z Fold 5 offers incremental improvements over its predecessors, but may not be compelling enough for those who are not already interested in foldable devices.
Main topic: Review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable phone
Key points:
1. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a 3.4-inch external display, which is an improvement over its predecessor.
2. The phone has a new hinge that allows for gapless closure when folded.
3. The Flip 5 has similar cameras, water-resistance rating, and battery size as its predecessor, but comes with twice the base storage.
The main topic is a comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Motorola Razr Plus, two flip-style foldable phones.
Key points:
1. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 offers a powerful Snapdragon chipset, a big cover screen, and a refined design with a new hinge.
2. The Motorola Razr Plus has a large cover display, fast main and cover screens, and a unique design that feels like having two phones in one.
3. Both phones have their strengths and weaknesses in terms of design, hardware, software, cameras, and overall user experience, but the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is considered slightly better overall.
The main topic is the rumored camera upgrade for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 prototype.
Key points:
1. The prototype is said to have a 50MP primary camera sensor.
2. The Flip series, including the Flip 5, is Samsung's most popular foldable, accounting for 70% of its global sales.
3. The Flip 5 features a 3.4-inch external display and a 6.7-inch internal display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The main topic is Samsung's software updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip.
1. The updates are over 300MB each and fix 74 security vulnerabilities.
2. Samsung demonstrates its commitment to timely software updates.
3. Samsung is known for delivering updates ahead of schedule, making Google look bad in comparison.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5 is now $300 off, Motorola's razr+ is $900, and Philips Hue smart lights start at $15 in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Samsung and designer Thom Browne have unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne Edition, a limited edition smartphone that combines cutting-edge technology with iconic design elements, including black pebble leather, Thom Browne's signature stripes, and gold accents. The package also includes exclusive accessories and a specially crafted Galaxy Watch6 Thom Browne Edition, with both items available in limited quantities starting on September 12, 2023.
Samsung is offering enhanced trade-in deals and free storage upgrades on the Galaxy S23 series and Z Fold 5 for a limited time.
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 5.1.1 update to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in the US, bringing in new features such as app switching, Flex Mode enhancements, Quick Share improvements, better sleep tracking in Samsung Health, and more.
Samsung has launched its "Discover Samsung" sale, featuring discounts on smartphones, monitors, TVs, and audio devices, including $120 off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Smartphone and various markdowns on TVs and monitors.
Samsung is offering a $75 discount on the Galaxy A54 during their Discover Samsung Fall sales event, and with a maximum trade-in amount, you can get the phone for just $100, featuring a powerful chipset, impressive camera capabilities, and a long-lasting battery.
Samsung is offering discounts of up to $250 on their Galaxy Watch line, with the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and Galaxy Watch 6 being the best options for Android users, and the Galaxy Watch 4 being the lowest-priced option at $170.
Samsung has registered the names Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 for its future book-style foldable phones, while other companies such as Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo are also expanding their presence in the foldable market; however, Apple does not seem to be considering foldable devices at the moment.
Samsung is currently offering a wild discount on its camera phone, with up to $980 off when you trade in an eligible device.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a premium foldable phone with a compact design, improved hinge, and larger cover display, making it an attractive option for those interested in the clamshell foldable form, but it does come with compromises in terms of battery life, camera quality, and inconvenience in unfolding the phone.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is more expensive than the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in India, with the former costing INR 159,990 and the latter costing INR 154,990.
Samsung has released the September 2023 security update for its latest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, in Europe, fixing over 60 security vulnerabilities.
Samsung is offering up to 66% off the Galaxy Z Flip 5, along with increased trade-in values and a free FlipSuit Case, but the deal is only available for one day.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 outperforms the Google Pixel Fold in terms of speed and performance, thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and UFS 4.0 storage.
The article compares the iPhone 15 to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5, highlighting their specifications, displays, cameras, prices, and overall value, ultimately concluding that the best smartphone choice depends on personal preferences and needs.
Samsung has released the W24 and W24 Flip as more luxurious alternatives to the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5, featuring increased RAM, storage, and ceramic back panels.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 offers a dual-screen experience, powerful hardware, versatile software, and a great camera system, making it a worthwhile purchase, especially considering the current sale price.
Samsung is offering great deals on TVs and soundbars, including budget-friendly options and premium models like The Frame and The Terrace, with discounts ranging from $50 to $800, but the sale ends tonight.
Samsung is expecting to ship over 10 million foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, which could sell 8-10% higher than their predecessors, while also planning an early launch of the Galaxy S24 series in response to strong demand for the iPhone 15 series.
LG has launched the Gram Fold, its first laptop with a folding screen, featuring a 17-inch display when unfolded or a 12-inch screen when folded, at a price of approximately $3,729 in Korea.
Samsung has postponed the release of the One UI 6.0 beta update for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 until next month, citing the Chuseok holiday in South Korea as the reason for the delay.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is available at different prices worldwide, with South Korea being the cheapest country to purchase it, while Mexico is the most expensive.
India's online shopping platforms Amazon and Flipkart are currently running sales events, offering significant discounts on Samsung's latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5, with discounts of up to INR 17,000, making it an ideal time to purchase these devices.
Samsung has released the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 beta update for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in India and the US, making it the first foldable phone from Samsung to receive the update.
Samsung has made the One UI 6 beta, based on Android 14, available for the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 foldable smartphones.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 have finally received the One UI 6 beta, with the Fold 5 beta being rolled out in the US and India, and it is expected that other devices in Samsung's foldable lineup will follow suit soon.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 has launched the One UI 6.0 beta program in select markets, including the UK, and is expected to release the public build before the end of the year.
Samsung is offering enhanced trade-in deals, allowing customers to save up to $600 on the purchase of the Galaxy Z Flip 5, with a variety of eligible devices for trade-in.
The OnePlus Open, a foldable phone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, is rumored to cost $1,699 in the US, making it cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Google Pixel Fold, and it is expected to launch in Europe excluding Germany, featuring a 7.8-inch OLED folding display, a Hasselblad-tuned camera system, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage.
The OnePlus Open foldable smartphone is expected to have a price of $1,699 USD, along with a 7.8-inch inner display and a 6.31-inch outer display, as well as a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 256GB storage, and 16GB memory.
Motorola is launching the Razr (2023), a foldable flip phone with a smaller cover screen and a starting price of $599, offering a step back in functionality but a focus on affordability and digital wellbeing.
Motorola is releasing its most affordable foldable phone, the Motorola Razr (2023), in the U.S. for preorder starting October 12, with a limited-time price of $600, offering sophisticated foldable phone engineering at a midrange price.
OnePlus is expected to launch its first foldable smartphone, the OnePlus Open, before the end of October, undercutting the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by approximately $100.
Motorola is releasing the Motorola razr (2023) in the US, with pre-orders starting on October 12 and sales beginning on October 19, offering a foldable phone at a more affordable price of $699.99, along with the introduction of the Moto Unplugged software experience to help users take breaks from their smartphones.
The Motorola Razr (2023) is now available for pre-order and is the most affordable foldable smartphone in the US, with a starting price of $699.
Samsung has launched four new color options for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 in India, available exclusively through Samsung.com, priced similarly to the regular colors and with discounts for HDFC Bank users, bringing down the price to INR 90,999 ($1,093).
