Earlier today, Samsung made the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 official, and along with them, the company also launched the oft-rumored Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, a cheaper flip-style foldable that is in effect a Flip6 with a few changes.
That’s all well and good, and the Flip7 FE is the cheapest of Samsung’s new trio of foldables, but in the US, you can’t buy one from any carrier, whereas of course you can if you’re looking for a Fold7 or Flip7.
It’s unclear why this is, but no US carrier is offering the Flip7 FE, nor are any third-party retailers offering it with carrier plans. You can of course buy one unlocked from Samsung itself or Amazon or Best Buy, and then use it on your carrier of choice.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE 5G
But since most Americans buy their phones straight from their carrier, this is a pretty big missed sales opportunity for Samsung’s most affordable foldable to date. If you want to learn more about the Fold7 and Flip7, don’t miss our hands-on.