Samsung has always been at the top of the list in terms of pricing its foldables. However, the tide seems to be turning as the brand is rumored to debut a more affordable Galaxy Z Fold6 variant later this year with a price tag potentially under $1,000.
A More Affordable Galaxy Z Fold6?
According to a report from Korean outlet SisaJournal-e, Samsung is aiming for a price around 1.05 million won or roughly $800 for this cheaper Galaxy Z Fold6. That’s less than half of the existing $1,799 price tag and even cheaper than the $999 Galaxy Z Flip series.
However, to hit that more budget-friendly price point, some cuts will reportedly be made. Rumors point to the display, battery, and chipset. As for its cameras, it’s either a triple or dual lens configuration. It won’t be a surprise if the device won’t support the S-Pen as well.
The most interesting potential cut is to the chipset on this cheaper Fold6 variant. Samsung could opt for a more affordable Qualcomm offering or one of its own Exynos chips for the cheaper version. Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a slightly less powerful chip designed for more affordable high-end phones.
With a launch expected as early as July, it won’t be surprising to see more details of Samsung’s upcoming foldbale (or foldables?) pop-up.
Galaxy Z Fold6 FAQ
Q: Is Samsung launching a new affordable Galaxy Z Fold model?
A: Yes, according to reports, Samsung is rumored to launch a more affordable variant of the Galaxy Z Fold6 later this year.
Q: What is the expected price of the affordable Galaxy Z Fold6 variant?
A: The rumored price is around $800 (1.05 million won), which is less than half the price of the current Galaxy Z Fold models.
Q: What compromises will be made to achieve the lower price point?
A: To reduce costs, it is expected that the display, battery, and chipset may be downgraded. Additionally, the camera setup may be a triple or dual lens configuration, and it may not support the S-Pen.
Q: What chipset could be used in the affordable Galaxy Z Fold6 variant?
A: Samsung may opt for a more affordable Qualcomm offering, such as the recently announced Snapdragon 8+ Gen 3, or one of its own Exynos chips.
Q: When is the affordable Galaxy Z Fold6 variant expected to launch?
A: According to reports, the launch could happen as early as July 2023.
Q: Will there be more details about this affordable foldable before its launch?
A: Yes, as the launch date approaches, it is expected that more rumors and leaks about the specifications and features of this affordable Galaxy Z Fold6 variant will surface.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
