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Last updated: February 10th, 2020 at 14:40 UTC+01:00
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The key design changes between the standard and Thom Browne edition were unknown up until recently, but we don't have to wait any longer before we can take a closer look at how Thom Browne's limited run and the standard foldable differ.
We've pulled the image gallery above from a leaked Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition TV ad that has popped up on YouTube ahead of the phone's official unveiling (below). The handset has a unique color scheme featuring Thom Browne's iconic stripes, but the most striking design element is the colored display bezel and hinge caps.
In contrast, the standard Galaxy Z Flip, and indeed the original Galaxy Fold, have black display bezels and hinge caps regardless of what flavor they carry on their backs. The Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition breaks this rule and, more importantly, it looks the part.
Prices are unknown but rumored to hover around the $2,500 mark. This premium is in part justified by the fact that the retail box includes not only the smartphone itself but a Thom Browne protective case, a smartwatch and a pair of Galaxy Buds+ as well.
Finally, even though this probably won't surprise anyone who has any knowledge of the original Galaxy Fold, one last detail that's been confirmed by this leaked ad is that the Galaxy Z Flip does not benefit from any waterproofing. The hinge caps – colored or not – aren't enough to keep water outside of the device. Much like the OG Fold, the Galaxy Z Flip is going to need a bit of extra care from its owners. Whether or not it will be worth it is up to each individual.
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Mihai is a blogger and column writer at SamMobile. His first Samsung phone was an A800 which took a lot of beating, and a part of him still misses the novelty of the clamshell design. In his free time, he enjoys watching shows, documentaries, and stand-up comedy; listening to music, taking walks, and occasionally playing old(er) video games.