Samsung's folding Galaxy Z Flip revealed in 'leaked video'

The next Samsung folding phone is expected to be announced this month, and what is purported to be a first hands-on video with the device to be released in February just appeared online.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip - First Hands On Video pic.twitter.com/4b8Uzt5kRB

— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) February 2, 2020

Leaker Ben Geskin has posted a short clip purportedly showing the phone, said to be called the Galaxy Z Flip, in action on Twitter, Sam Byford writes for The Verge:

The video doesnt show a great deal more than what weve already seen in leaked photos and renders we still cant tell whether the phone is using a new form of ultra-thin glass from Samsung, for example. But if youve been wondering how the Z Flip might work out in practice, it may well be of interest. The phone does look like it might be quite a bit easier to slip into a pocket or handbag than pretty much anything else out there except maybe Motorolas similar upcoming Razr.

Were expecting the Galaxy Z Flip to be officially revealed at Samsungs Unpacked event on February 11th in San Francisco. The main announcement at that launch, however, should be the much-leaked Galaxy S20 flagship smartphone.

READ MORE: Alleged leaked video shows off Samsung's folding Galaxy Z Flip[theverge.com via techmeme.com, SCREENGRAB: Ben Geskin / Twitter]

this looks ridiculously long when you fold it out. I think foldables need to offer a phone and tablet experience, but never compromise on the phone experience to get there.