Samsung Will Reportedly Launch a ‘Slimmer’ Galaxy Z Fold 6 in October in Limited Countries

Due to its limited launch, the Galaxy Z Fold 6's production numbers may be limited, with only 4 to 5 lakh units anticipated.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 18 July 2024 13:03 IST

Samsung Will Reportedly Launch a ‘Slimmer’ Galaxy Z Fold 6 in October in Limited Countries

Photo Credit: Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 was launched on July 10, alongside other Samsung products

Highlights

Samsung is reported to launch a new variant of Galaxy Z Fold 6 in October
The handset may be a 'Slim' or an 'Ultra' variant of Z Fold 6
It is speculated to launch alongside Galaxy Tab S10 and XR headset

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 made its global debut on July 10 at the Galaxy Unpacked event. However, if a recent report is to go by, this may not be the end of Samsung's foldable smartphone unveilings this year. The South Korean technology conglomerate is reportedly developing a new variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which may either be a ‘Slim' or an ‘Ultra' variant and could bring several upgrades over the recently launched handset.

New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

Samsung's new version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is said to be dubbed “Q6A”, according to a report by Allround-PC. It is speculated to have a thinner design and larger displays. If it turns out to be an ‘Ultra' variant, the smartphone could also reportedly offer camera upgrades. In anticipation of its launch, the tech company is speculated to be testing software for a smartphone with the model number “SM-F958N”.

However, there is a catch. As per the report, Samsung is planning to launch the new Galaxy Z Fold 6 variant in just two markets: China and South Korea. It is still being determined if it will be introduced in other regions too. Due to its limited launch, the smartphone's production numbers may be limited, with only 4 to 5 lakh units being anticipated. There is no information on whether it will offer similar specifications to the existing Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, which is the company's flagship foldable device.

Samsung Wins Patent for a Tri-Fold Smartphone With Specialised Barrier Layer for Improved Durability

The report suggests this smartphone may be launched in October. If it comes to fruition, its launch could coincide with the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series, which is also expected to come in the same month. It would reportedly include just two models this year: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, with the tech giant reportedly skipping the standard model.

The October event could also see Samsung unveil its first-ever extended reality (XR) headset, although it is speculated to be only available to developers initially, with a public launch likely to take place in 2025.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Overall refinements
Offers a bunch of useful AI features
Excellent displays (main and cover)
IP48 protection
7 years of Android software updates

Bad
Very expensive
Cameras could have been better
Still stuck at 25W charging

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 review

Display (Primary) 7.60-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 4-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1856x2160 pixels

More Samsung mobiles Samsung mobiles price in India

Comments

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Further reading: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim Specifications

Shaurya Tomer

Email Shaurya Tomer

Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More