The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6’s Weaker Model May Cost Less Than A Grand
I’m a technology lover, especially in the realm of smartphones, so I love what foldables can do from a technical standpoint. However, the major gripe I have with them is how much they cost. Most book-style foldables sell close to $2,000, while clamshell foldables are able to lower their prices to the $1,000 mark. However, Samsung may finally come and change that with the new Z Fold 6 model.
According to a rumor coming out of Korea, which I shouldn’t have to tell you to take with a spoonful of salt, the lower Galaxy Z Fold 6 model will come with a three-digit price tag — $799 to be exact. I am extremely doubtful that this will pan out, considering that last year’s Z Fold 5 cost more than double that, but if it happens to be true, I’ll be the first to applaud Samsung for its accessibility.
Of course, you’re going to have a lot of corners cut to slice the price of the new model down by that much. I’ll be expecting a weaker processor and slightly less capable screens on the inside and outside. The report claims that the camera setup will remain the same as what you get on the Z Fold 5. It is also set to lose S-Pen support. Hopefully, despite the price cut, this Z Fold 6 model will bring enough to the table to be worthwhile.
What Do We Know About The Z Fold 6 So Far?
We’ve talked about the lower Z Fold 6 model (FE?) and that’s pretty much the extent of what we know at the moment. But we also have a few hints on what we can expect from the regularly priced Z Fold 6 and it’s a change I am very open to.
The higher-end Galaxy Z Fold 6 is expected to get a drastic new design which will bring it closer to looking at the company’s current S Ultra devices. Personally, I’m a big fan of the sharp edges on my S22 Ultra (and the Ultras that follow it) and it’ll be great to see that aesthetic on a foldable phone. The phone is also expected to move to a wider aspect ratio instead of the slender one that Samsung has been so keen on. Another welcome change, in my opinion.
It is also rumored that you can expect a larger cover display on the foldable, and if that pans out to be true, it means that Samsung is shaking up a whole lot when it comes to their foldable devices this year.
