Samsung Galaxy A82 in the works, a sequel to flippy Galaxy A80
- Samsung is reportedly working on a successor to the Galaxy A80.
- The new phone will be called the Galaxy A82.
- It’s unclear if it offers a flip camera setup as well.
Samsung already rejuvenated its mid-range Galaxy A series in 2019, and the Galaxy A80 was arguably the most interesting device back then. The smartphone was equipped with a motorized flip camera mechanism that was reminiscent of the Oppo N series, but was really different from anything we had seen before.
Now Dutch website GalaxyClub reports that Samsung is working on a successor to the Galaxy A80, which is apparently called the Galaxy A82. Unfortunately, there isn’t much to know about the device other than the power outlet that says it has 5G connectivity. This wouldn’t be a surprise as Samsung is launching devices like the Galaxy A32 5G.
In addition, it says on the website that “it cannot be said with certainty” whether the Samsung Galaxy A82 also has a folding camera mechanism. You might want to buy a Zenfone 6 or Zenfone 7 instead if the Galaxy A80 successor lacks the feature.
The Galaxy A80’s flip camera system was originally developed as an alternative to the display notch and allows for full screen design and great selfies over the main cameras. We have since seen the ZTE Axon 20 5G, the first phone with a selfie camera under the display. So we wonder if Samsung is exploring this approach for the new phone as well. On the other hand, selfies taken with the ZTE phone’s camera are a notable step up from traditional selfie cameras.
Otherwise, the Galaxy A80 also brought a Snapdragon 730 chipset, an OLED screen and a 3,700 mAh battery. So we’d expect the new phone to have a Snapdragon 700 series or Exynos 1080 chipset, as well as a bigger battery, as 5G uses more power.
