Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim May Launch as ‘Special Edition’ With Minimally Reduced Thickness

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim launch is imagined to occur within the coming months. The smartphone is predicted to debut in choose nations as the primary in a brand new vary of units from the South Korean know-how conglomerate. In latest weeks, it was reported that it could be an ultra-slim variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. However, its discount in thickness might have been overestimated and it might debut with a distinct moniker altogether, in accordance with latest info.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition

The info comes from seasoned tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks). In a since-deleted submit on X (previously Twitter), the tipster urged that Samsung’s upcoming smartphone may launch as “Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition” as a substitute of that includes the ‘Slim’ moniker. The motive? It is probably not as skinny as beforehand anticipated.

As per Blass, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition could have a thickness of 10.6mm when folded – a lower of simply 1.5mm in comparison with the usual Z Fold 6 mannequin. Additionally, it’s stated to be 4.9mm skinny when unfolded in comparison with its predecessor’s 5.6mm thickness, translating right into a distinction of simply 0.7mm. Previous reviews urged that Samsung managed to scale back the thickness of the purported foldable smartphone by eradicating the digitiser – a vital element required for the perform of the bundled S-Pen.

It can be tipped to sport marginally greater shows, with a claimed 8-inch inside and 6.5-inch outer display. For reference, the usual mannequin is supplied with 6.3-inch inside and seven.60-inch exterior shows. This leak means that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition is probably not as large of an improve as beforehand thought.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition Launch Date

According to earlier reviews, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition will solely launch in two markets: China and South Korea. The foldable smartphone is tipped to first debut on September 25 in South Korea – the corporate’s house base. This launch is alleged to be adopted by its unveiling in China shortly after.

Only 4 to five lakh models of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition could also be produced, it’s urged.