Although LG has officially stopped selling smartphones, it seems that it has not completely withdrawn from this market. According to a source from Korean newspaper The Elec, LG will be the supplier of batteries for Samsung to use on the Galaxy Z Flip4.
LG and Samsung are two compatriots but also rivals. Both companies produce almost the same types of products, including TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, monitors, etc. However, sometimes they also collaborate with each other and this can be one of them. such case.
Samsung has previously relied on LG Energy Solutions for batteries in the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series, so it’s not entirely surprising that it’s teaming up again for the Galaxy Z Flip4, but it’s unknown if the two will work together on the Galaxy. Z Fold4 or not.
Previously, it was Samsung that supplied the batteries for its foldable devices, but maybe LG’s batteries are more efficient or cheaper, maybe Samsung is looking to diversify its supply chain.
Currently, there is no information on when Samsung will announce its next generation of folding screen smartphones, but the timeline will be later this year.
Reference: PhanDroid