Samsung has taken the wraps off the Galaxy Z Flip 3 Pokemon Edition in South Korea. The Pokémon Edition Galaxy Z Flip 3 includes the device itself, accompanied by a Pikachu keychain, a Pokémon Custom Pack, a Pokémon Pouch with a lanyard strap, and a stand shaped like the Poké Ball.
The device will go on sale in the region this week. Expectedly, this limited edition model has already made its way to Samsung Korea’s website. Samsung will also provide a Pikachu Clear Cover Set, which is user-customizable (via SamMobile). Due to the contents of this model, the box is significantly larger than the standard Galaxy Z Flip 3.
In addition to the accessories, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 Pokémon Edition will also include exclusive wallpapers, themes, and ringtones. But pricing information is currently unavailable, and it’s unclear if this version will make it to other markets.
Samsung said it would provide additional details on this Galaxy Z Flip 3 variant later this week. Since this is a limited edition variant, the Korean manufacturer is unlikely to have too many units up for sale.
Samsung is currently preparing for the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 4
This is not the first limited edition collaboration for the Galaxy Z Flip 3. We’ve already seen Star Wars, Marvel, and Bespoke Editions of the foldable in the past few months. The company even released the Olympic Commemorative Edition Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
Given that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 successor is already making the rounds, we expect this to be the last of the limited edition models before the formal arrival of the Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 4 later this year.
A report last month stated that the upcoming foldable could include an improved UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) technology, known as Super UTG. It is reportedly more durable than the tech used with the Z Flip 3 last year, potentially improving scratch resistance.
Moreover, Samsung has seemingly upped the display orders for the Galaxy Z Flip 4. While the company only ordered 5.1 million foldable panels last year, the number has jumped to 8.7 million panels this year, accounting for a 70% increase.
2022-04-19 15:08:02