Samsung is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of mobile innovation, and at MWC 2025, the company showcased two ambitious new foldable concepts: a portable gaming console dubbed Flex Gaming and a dual-hinge flip phone called Asymmetric Flip. While these devices are still in the concept stage, they offer a glimpse into Samsung’s vision for the future of foldables.
Flex Gaming: A Foldable Handheld Console with OLED Magic
Samsung’s Flex Gaming is a bold take on portable gaming, featuring an 8-inch foldable OLED display that bends down the middle, making it one of the most unique handheld consoles we’ve seen. Unlike traditional clamshell or slate-style handhelds, this one comes equipped with physical controls, including a D-pad, an analog stick, and action buttons, reminiscent of a Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck.
One intriguing detail is a mysterious “N” button, whose function remains unknown. The presence of a USB-C port hints at fast charging and potential accessory support, possibly even external controllers or a docking system.
While the hardware specs, battery size, and processing power remain a mystery, the concept itself suggests Samsung is eyeing a serious entry into the portable gaming space. Whether it will run Android-based games, Samsung’s own ecosystem, or integrate cloud gaming services remains to be seen.
Asymmetric Flip: The Flip Phone with a Twist (Literally)
Samsung is reimagining the flip phone format with the Asymmetric Flip, a device that folds in two places thanks to dual hinges, creating a stepped folding mechanism. Unlike the Galaxy Z Flip series, which folds in half symmetrically, this device folds at two different points, resulting in a unique structure where a smaller portion of the display folds over the main screen.
This design allows for a thin notification strip to remain visible when closed, potentially eliminating the need for an external cover display. The camera module is housed in the folded-over section, meaning Samsung could integrate larger sensors without increasing overall thickness.
The Asymmetric Flip could solve durability and usability concerns of traditional flip phones, but the biggest question is whether this design will make it to a commercial product or remain an experimental prototype.
Will These Concepts Become Reality?
At this stage, Samsung hasn’t confirmed if either device will enter mass production. However, the company’s history of turning ambitious prototypes into real products—think foldables, rollable screens, and under-display cameras—suggests that at least some of these innovations could make their way into future commercial devices.
Whether the Flex Gaming console signals Samsung’s foray into dedicated gaming hardware or the Asymmetric Flip redefines the flip phone category, one thing is clear: Samsung is still leading the charge in foldable innovation.
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