Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro, which was leaked a few days ago. It is a limited-edition smartphone that is designed to pay homage to the company’s iconic flip phone that was launched 20 years ago: SGH-E700. It was Samsung’s first phone with an internal antenna and an OLED cover screen that allowed users to capture selfies.
Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro pays homage to Samsung’s iconic ‘Benz Phone’
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro features the same Indigo Blue and Silver color combination that was used on the iconic SGH-E700 flip phone that was launched in 2003. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro carefully uses the same design elements, including the color combination, pixel graphics for the clock widget on the cover screen, and an exclusive animation.
Samsung is bundling a Flipsuit Case, three Flipsuit Cards, Samsung logos from different eras, and a collector’s card engraved with a serial number. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro will be available in limited quantities in Australia, France, Germany, South Korea, Spain, and the UK exclusively through Samsung’s website. It will be available in Australia, Germany, South Korea, Spain, and the UK from November 1 and in France on November 2.
The SGH-E700 that was launched back in 2003 put Samsung phones on the map, thanks to its premium design. Some users even called it a Mercedes Benz Phone, thanks to its premium design. Some other innovative phones that Samsung launched over the years include SPH-M2500 (MP3 Phone) in 1999, SPH-WP10 (Watch Phone), SCH-M220 (TV Phone), and SCH-V200 (Camera Phone).
You can watch our in-depth Galaxy Z Flip 5 review in the video below.
