With theGalaxy S24launch behind it, the next major launch from Samsung is its 2024 foldables: the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Flip 6. While Samsung was once a pioneer in the foldable space, that’s no longer the case, with theOnePlus Openand the Google Pixel Fold delivering a better experience than theGalaxy Z Fold 5. Rumors suggest Samsung’s next book-style foldable could pack some major design changes to catch up with the competition. Now, the first Galaxy Z Fold 6 renders have leaked online, revealing itsGalaxy S24 Ultra-inspired design.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Price, specs, news, and features
Samsung new foldable packs some serious upgrades
Shared byOnLeaksandSmartPrix, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 renders suggest Samsung’s upcoming foldable will have a boxy frame like the Galaxy S24 Ultra. That’s a big departure from the rounded edges on the Z Fold 5. The renders also indicate the Fold 6 will pack a bigger cover display with a wider aspect ratio.
Apparently, the Fold 6 will measure 153.5 x 132.5 x 6.1 mm, making it 1.4mm shorter and 2.6mm wider than the Z Fold 5, which measures 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm. While difficult to tell, Samsung might stick with its tear-drop hinge that debuted on the Fold 5 in 2023.
It is interesting to see Samsung adopt a squarish design language for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, while the upcomingPixel Fold 2 will feature even more rounded cornersthan its predecessors. The squarish edges could make the Z Fold 6 more difficult to use one-handed, as the corners could dig into your palm.
The leaked images show the Fold 6 will house a triple-camera system at the rear, like its predecessor. A recent report suggested Samsung might use theGalaxy S24 Ultra’s primary 200MP camera on the Fold 6, though thisrumor was quickly shot down. It appears Samsung could again use the same 50MP primary camera, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP telephoto shooter as the Z Fold 5 on its flagship foldable this year. There could be some image processing improvements, but don’t expect any radical upgrades in the imaging department.
Contrary to some early rumors, the foldable also does not appear to house a dedicated slot for the S Pen. The images show the power button with an integrated fingerprint scanner and the volume rocker will be located on the right.
The Galaxy Z Fold will purportedly house a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, up to 16GB RAM, and a maximum of 1TB storage. Samsung typically launches its flagship foldables in July or August, so that’s when you should expect the Z Fold 6 to drop as well.
