The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 folding smartphones are expected to arrive later this year, and thanks to a new leak, we finally have some details on what upgrades both models will offer

According to SamMobile, Samsung has assigned unique model numbers to both next-generation handsets: the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is labeled SM-F926 and the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip (called Z Flip 2 or Z Flip 3) is SM-F711 The former should offer "at least" 256GB as a storage option, while the latter should offer 128GB and 256GB options

If SamMobile's information is correct, both foldable phones will run Android 11 and come with One UI 35

Samsung's insider site also narrowed down the release dates for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 based on software information Since the company just debuted One UI 31 on the Samsung Galaxy S21 and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra series, these phones will likely launch in the second half of this year

Once One UI 35 arrives, it will introduce new software features (perhaps dedicated to the Z Fold and Z Flip folding features) Current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip owners can run multiple apps at once on these phones' extended displays, but we would certainly welcome multitasking tools

The Samsung Mobile leak did not spill the price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3, but it did silence our hopes for a cheaper version of the company's foldable The report said there is "no evidence" of a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Lite at this time

That doesn't mean a scaled-down version of the Galaxy Z Fold doesn't exist, but an "affordable" foldable phone is probably far from a releaseSamMobile is not always accurate, but exclusive information about unreleased products is usually reliable SamMobile is not always accurate, but its exclusive information on unannounced products is usually reliable

Samsung has released a new version of the One UI every year with its Galaxy Note lineup However, with the Note series rumored to be coming to an end, a foldable phone may instead top the fall keynote In any case, it will be interesting to see how Samsung's future smartphone strategy unfolds (Sorry, couldn't resist)