Samsung has introduced a limited edition smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro, as a tribute to the iconic SGH-E700, also known as SGH-E715 in the US on T-Mobile. This throwback edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of the SGH-E700, originally released in 2003. It echoes the original design, featuring the same indigo blue and silver color scheme, reminiscent pixel graphics for the clock widget on the cover screen, and an exclusive cityscape-style animation on the Flex Window. However, it will not be available in the United States.
The SGH-E700 marked a significant milestone for Samsung as it was the company’s first mobile phone with an integrated antenna. It achieved immense popularity, selling over 10 million units and contributing to Samsung’s rise in the mobile phone industry. This success played a pivotal role in shaping Samsung into the smartphone giant it is today. In fact, the phone was so well-received that in 2007, Samsung reintroduced it with new radios, capitalizing on nostalgia, even though it was only four years old at the time.
The Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro package includes three Flipsuit cards featuring logos from various periods of Samsung’s history, a Flipsuit case, and a collector card engraved with a unique serial number. The limited edition smartphone is set to hit the market on November 1, available in Korea, the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Australia through Samsung’s official website.
The Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro seamlessly blends the charm of the past with cutting-edge technology, offering a unique and nostalgic experience to Samsung enthusiasts.
