The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is thinner and lighter than the earlier mannequin from the Korean cellphone maker, however Samsung wasn’t fairly in a position to match final yr’s Honor Magic V2. That foldable featured a 9.9mm profile, whereas the Fold 6 solely shrank to 12.1mm.
Issues are getting even worse for Samsung, with Honor bad-mouthing the Fold each likelihood it bought this week. The Chinese language vendor simply unveiled the Magic V3 in Europe, which is now the world’s slimmest foldable cellphone. At 9.2mm, the Magic V3 is even thinner than its predecessor.
Samsung is predicted to reply with a slim model of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 this month. That cellphone appeared in varied leaks just lately, although we didn’t see design renders or photographs exhibiting the handset’s purported design till this week. If the picture you’re about to see under is correct, we simply bought our first take a look at Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE (Particular Version).
The identify is sensible, contemplating that Samsung has used SE designators for a number of years now. The Galaxy S SE variants are an instance of that. Nonetheless, whereas SE telephones are often cheaper than the principle flagships, the ultra-thin Fold 6 SE is perhaps dearer than the principle Fold 6 mannequin. That’s what some rumors say.
As for the picture under that Android Headlines obtained, there’s no telling whether or not it’s correct. Nonetheless, it’s customary for all of Samsung’s flagship telephones to leak earlier than launch. There’s no motive the Fold 6 SE ought to be a better-kept secret.
The cellphone appears so much just like the Galaxy Z Fold 6. It has flat edges and virtually rectangular corners. No person would blame you in the event you thought this was a daily Fold 6. There’s no solution to measure the thickness of the foldable to verify it is a Fold 6 SE.
However in the event you’ve used the common Fold 6, you would possibly spot the variations instantly. To start with, the rear digital camera module has a extra rectangular design. I believe this has one thing to do with the truth that the digital camera additionally protrudes greater than the Fold 6’s module. Then once more, the form might simply be a design alternative.
Nonetheless, the protrusion is indicative of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE’s diminished thickness. The digital camera protrusion grows if the foldable turns into thinner. The Magic V3 proves that with its large digital camera bump on the again.
How thick will the Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE be? Rumors say we’re taking a look at a ten.6mm profile, which is considerably thinner than the Fold 6. But it surely’s nonetheless removed from the Honor Magic V3’s 9.2mm profile.
Lastly, the brushed metallic look of the rear glass panel is one other clue that the cellphone within the picture above isn’t the Galaxy Z Fold 6. It’s one thing else. Right here’s what the Fold 6’s rear glass panel appears like:
Samsung ought to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE someday within the coming weeks. If earlier leaks are correct, it’ll go on sale by late September. Sadly, leaks additionally say the Fold 6 will initially be accessible solely in China and Korea. It’s unclear whether or not the cellphone will launch in worldwide markets.
