We always learn a little more about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. Here is a summary of all the information to remember on the design, photo, characteristics, price and release date of the folding smartphone.
Samsung and foldable smartphones. The story is starting to be long since we are already talking about the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Gone are the days when we still saw this range of phones capable of becoming tablets as strange, more or less futuristic devices. Today, this format is seeking to gradually establish itself and convince the world that this is indeed the future of the sector.
So what about this famous Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6? At present, the folding smartphone has not been made official, but it is getting a lot of attention. As always with the Korean giant, we have great information circulating on the web ahead of the presentation and which already allows us to have a good idea of what it has in store for us.
Design: hello flat edges
Once is not customary, let’s start with the design. The essential French leaker OnLeaks revealed, in collaboration with Smartprixdetailed visuals showing the design of the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Two observations are in order. The first is that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 would opt for flat edges in the iPhone style. A surprising choice at first glance since we still have a little difficulty realizing what this could give in terms of handling. Samsung’s Fold formats are often large and some might fear an even larger footprint. A point to particularly watch out for, especially when, on the other hand, Honor manages to produce an extremely thin Magic V2.
To reassure yourself, you can turn to this leak pointing towards a thinner design for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, particularly at the hinge level.
The second observation is that this Galaxy Z Fold 6, in its folded form, seems to have a little air of Galaxy S24 Ultra. The appearance and ratio of the front screen appear quite similar to what we have on Samsung’s other flagship. At the back, we would keep a triple photo module integrated vertically. On the internal panel, barring any surprises, we will always be entitled to a camera hidden under the surface. It remains to be seen how well camouflaged it will be.
You will note in passing that we would not move towards a model equipped with storage space for the S Pen stylus. Finally, we don’t really have any information regarding the screens. Looking at the visuals, one might wonder what will happen to the ratios and diagonals.
In the images from OnLeaks, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 appears to have a narrower external panel than the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and a squarer internal screen.
A cheaper model? A more expensive model?
Also note that in 2024, Samsung could bet on more than one Galaxy Fold. We are obviously talking about a classic Galaxy Z Fold 6, but rumors in the corridors also suggest a potential cheaper version. Conversely, another rumor points more towards a Galaxy Z Fold “Ultra”, which we inevitably imagine to be more expensive.
These two avenues are not necessarily contradictory, because it is not impossible that Samsung succeeds in lowering the price of the basic model by making a few compromises while offering a more expensive and more technologically complete version. For the moment, all this must be considered with great caution.
No developments on the photo on the program
On the photo side, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 would not seek to do better than the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Indeed, to be able to refine the phone, Samsung would be forced to limit its ambitions in the photo. In short, a blessing in disguise.
So prepare yourself for a 50 Mpx main sensor, a 12 Mpx ultra-wide-angle and a 10 Mpx telephoto lens. This configuration proved satisfactory last year by providing what was needed in terms of versatility and quality.
A Snapdragon and 7 years of updates?
While the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus in Europe had to revert to an Exynos chip, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 shouldn’t worry about this kind of consideration. The Folds of the Old Continent have never been entitled to this differentiation of treatment in the past and it is difficult to see Samsung starting with this generation. So, we can expect to taste the power of the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 found on the S24 Ultra.
On the software side, Android 14 and One UI 6.x should be available this year. Artificial intelligence and Galaxy AI functions should be heavily featured. YJ Kim, EVP in charge of the Language AI team at Samsung Electronics, previously announced to Frandroid that the objective was to provide, with AI, “ new functions and features for users » on the next Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6.
In addition, and this is an important point, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be entitled to Samsung’s new policy on software monitoring with seven years of guaranteed updates (Android versions + security patches).
Estimated price and release window for the Galaxy Z Fold 6
Interesting fact: the Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be presented as part of an event in Paris. Samsung would indeed like to take advantage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games being held in the French capital to promote its future products. It must be said that the brand is one of the main sponsors of the competition.
From a marketing point of view, it would seem very logical to want to associate the smartphone with the popularity of the Olympics. Not crazy, Samsung would not want to delay too much and would seek to present its Galaxy Z Fold 6 just before the Olympic Games, to ensure that its Unpacked is not invisible by sporting events of all kinds.
The hypothesis of an announcement on July 10, 2024 is therefore emerging. YJ Kim, head of Samsung’s Language AI team, has already confirmed to us a launch ” in the second half of the year “, but we obviously already suspected that.
Regarding the price, we can only make some estimates at the moment. Remember that the 2023 model saw its price start at 1899 euros. A prioriwe can expect a similar price for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 depending obviously on the veracity of the rumors about the additional versions which would be more or less expensive.
Alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6(s), we would obviously find the Galaxy Z Flip 6, but also the connected ring already shown, the Galaxy Ring.
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