Samsung was anticipated to release more than two foldable phones this year. However, the latest rumors claim that there’s been a change of plan.
Samsung has been rumored to be working on acheaper versionof its upcomingfoldable phone, theGalaxy Z Fold 6, which was expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6 andZ Flip 6.
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Samsung is rumored to have been forced to reevaluate the idea of a thinner and cheaper Z Fold 6 because of a “lack of product differentiation and uncertainty in performance.” This may mean that Samsung couldn’t add enough features to the phone to differentiate between the budget and the regular Galaxy Fold 6. But, it’s still possible that the company may release a cheaper version of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 next year.
The Korean publication states that the budget version of the Galaxy Z Gold 6 was being tested for durability, and Samsung had already subjected the phone to the 200,000-fold test.
It was initially reported that this budget foldable phone would be thinner than theZ Fold 5because it might lack a digitizer. A digitizer is an additional layer under the display and is necessary for S-pen support. However, making the phone dust and water-resistant would have made it thicker than initially envisioned.
Samsung has been competing with Chinese smartphone makers to offer durable, thin foldable devices, with a clear gap in the market for a budget foldable. But, if the reports are true, the rumored budget Z Fold 6 didn’t meet expectations internally.
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Jitendra Soni was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK Team. An expert in tech, especially smartphones, he has almost 10 years of experience. He spearheaded the TechRadar India editorial operations and has written for TechRadar, TechRadar Pro, Free Press Journal, Mobile Scout, IB Times Singapore, Indulge Express, and more.
