Sometimes it's not hot to be a foldable phone with a tall and narrow cover screen. Samsung, which makes perfectly good foldable phones, has been on the receiving end of criticism for making devices with barely usable outer screens. The company has had enough and is ready to up the hot quotient with a refined and sleek Galaxy Z Fold 6.
We have seen plenty of renders of the phone and now, we can have a better look at the alleged design, thanks to images of dummy units that were apparently shared on a South Korean forum and reposted on X by @ta__tech.
Right off the bat, it can be seen that the cover screen has grown noticeably wider and the phone's rounder corners have been replaced with sharp, angular edges. The phone's hinge is barely visible, indicating Samsung has reduced its size greatly.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 still has a crease
As for the internal screen, it also seems to have taken on a different personality. The phone's side rails have been squared off and it also looks wider and shorter, which is not surprising, considering in its unfolded state, the phone reportedly measures 153.5mm x 132.5mm mm. For reference, the Fold 5 is 154.9mm tall and 129.9mm wide.
To keep things real, the dummy unit made no efforts to hide the crease that's expected to grace the Fold 6 and while it may look unsightly, the reassuring news is that it will be lighter when compared to the Fold 5.
We obviously have no direct insight into Samsung's release timeline, but a recent leak says that it will be released on July 24. Some leaks hint that it will be pricier than the Fold 5.
Follow us on social media to catch the latest trending stories, watch exclusive videos, and join the conversation with our vibrant community!
Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
Recommended Stories
Loading Comments...
COMMENT
All comments need to comply with our
Community Guidelines
Phonearena comments rules
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed: