What we all know up to now

Earlier than the Samsung Galaxy Fold 6 ever grew to become official, rumors have been suggesting the corporate would launch a bigger mannequin known as the Galaxy Fold 6 Extremely. Whereas this mannequin didn’t seem at Samsung Unpacked, the rumor mill claims one other Fold variant is on its method. Let’s leap proper in and talk about every thing we all know in regards to the alleged Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim.

Will there be a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Extremely/Slim?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is already right here, alongside the brand new Z Flip 6. That ought to have been sufficient to squash the thought of an Extremely mannequin, however apparently not. Initially, there have been studies that the Fold 6 Extremely had been canceled, however since then, we’ve seen a number of new rumors claiming Samsung nonetheless has one other Fold mannequin in retailer.

Technically, the sooner claims that the Extremely isn’t occurring may not be utterly mistaken. Beforehand, the identify Fold 6 Extremely was thrown round, however more moderen rumors counsel the cellphone will launch below the identify Galaxy Z Fold Slim.

Extra just lately, famend leaker Evan Blass just lately took to X/Twitter to trace that this rumored new Z Fold 6 variant might be formally named the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Particular Version. It’s unclear whether or not it’ll be known as exactly that or shortened to the Z Fold 6 SE.

We’ll get extra particularly into the rumors within the later sections of this publish, however given the frequency through which rumors are nonetheless flying, we expect it’s fairly secure to say {that a} new Fold 6 version is occurring. Why did Samsung elect to attend? From what we will collect, it’s as a result of the Galaxy Fold 6 Slim received’t be broadly out there, and the corporate in all probability didn’t wish to give it any actual focus on the time.

What’s the most definitely Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim launch date?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE/Slim/Extremely didn’t arrive alongside the usual Fold 6, and it’s the primary member of the Z collection with a singular variant, so historic launch dates don’t assist us a lot right here. Even the rumor mill appears to be in battle.

In line with German tech information web site Allround PC, the Fold 6 Slim will see a restricted launch in South Korea and China this October. Extra just lately, a leak from Ice Universe claims the Galaxy Fold 6 Slim will launch in October alongside the Tab S10 collection and the Samsung W25 (believed to be the Chinese language model of the Z Fold 6 Slim). In distinction, GalaxyClub agrees the cellphone will solely see a launch in China and South Korea, although it claims this received’t occur till 2025.

A current report by The Chosun Every day means that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim shall be out there in South Korea beginning September 25. The report goes on to counsel that the cellphone shall be supplied in black colour and carry a price ticket of roughly $2,100.

Given all of the rumors up to now, we expect there’s a strong probability the cellphone might arrive this yr regardless of the conflicting studies. Regardless, a winter launch appears fairly doubtless. It’s unlikely the system would launch after the Galaxy S25 as this is able to imply Samsung can be competing with itself.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Extremely was initially teased as a robust improve to the Fold 6 with a slim design and presumed enhancements that will warrant the Extremely moniker. Nonetheless, the truth is shaping as much as be a lot much less formidable.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim/SE is rumored to pack the identical core specs as the usual Fold 6. This implies you may doubtless count on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy SoC, in all probability backed by the identical 12GB of RAM. Storage variants is perhaps a bit totally different since this can be a particular mannequin, however one thing within the 256GB to 1TB vary is smart. So what’s actually new? The one main modifications we’ve heard about need to do with the show and the system’s thickness when folded.

Together with hinting on the official SE moniker, Evan Blass additionally shared photographs that appear to disclose the cellphone’s dimensions: an 8-inch important show, a 6.5-inch cowl show, and a thickness of 10.6mm folded and 4.9mm unfolded. If correct, these measurements would imply the Particular Version’s shows are larger than the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s, however the brand new cellphone might be noticeably slimmer when folded (10.6mm vs. 12.1mm).

Sadly, even with the improved slimness, it’s not almost as spectacular as you’d discover with China-based foldables, together with the Xiaomi Combine Fold 4 and HONOR Magic V3, that are ~9.5mm and ~9.3mm thick, respectively. It’s additionally value noting that the marginally thinner design comes with a sacrifice. The Z Fold 6 SE will reportedly ditch the 0.3mm thick digitizer wanted for S Pen assist, so that you received’t have the ability to use Samsung’s signature stylus on the system.

Blass additionally claims the brand new foldable is “superior in almost each class” to the Z Fold 6. Nonetheless, it’s smart to be cautious about this specific declare till we’ve extra concrete data.

Samsung’s hesitation for slimmer designs doubtless stems from considerations round sturdiness, no less than in accordance to a current report. New supplies and elements can enhance sturdiness, however these can also improve prices and there’s at all times the potential for unexpected new points as properly.

A brand new report from Galaxy Membership means that the Z Fold 6 SE will share some digital camera specs with the usual Z Fold 6. This features a 10-megapixel front-facing digital camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide digital camera. Nonetheless, Samsung would possibly lastly improve the Underneath Show Digicam (UDC) to five MP from the 4 MP one used on the Z Fold 6.

What would possibly the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim worth be?

The Samsung Galaxy Fold 6 is already fairly costly at $1,899.99, however how a lot would possibly the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim price? The one report we’ve in regards to the pricing up to now factors towards a price ticket upwards of the equal of $2,000. Whereas it’s a complete different debate whether or not that’s even an affordable quantity to pay for a cellphone, it’s value noting that this cellphone isn’t anticipated to be out there within the US in any respect.

Contemplating the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim might solely arrive in restricted portions for the Chinese language and South Korean markets, there’s zero cause to attend you probably have your coronary heart set on a Samsung foldable. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a good cellphone and doesn’t seem like a lot totally different from the Slim.

Not impressed by the Fold? The one different book-style foldable coming to the US this yr is the Google Pixel 9 Professional Fold. In the event you don’t thoughts importing and coping with attainable provider compatibility woes, you can even go for a China-based foldable in the event you really feel all of the globally out there choices are simply too thick.