Yesterday we told you that the upcoming budget version of the Galaxy Z Fold6 might be cheaper than anyone expected, and today a new rumor from Samsung headquarters in South Korea has revealed its release date.
We had thought it would officially launch alongside the Fold6 and Flip6 at a rumored event in Paris in early to mid-July, but it could actually launch around the same time as the iPhone 16, sometime in September or October .
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
This is undoubtedly an attempt to steal Apple’s thunder, but it may also backfire on Samsung – after all, Apple will launch a mainstream “tablet” device in September, while foldable devices are still more of a niche product. Even though it’s cheaper than Samsung. iPhone 16 Pro will be.
Interestingly, if we go by the rumored shipment target of an initial 200,000 to 300,000 units, Samsung doesn’t seem to have much confidence in its success. However, if the final price is indeed around $800, we bet these units will sell out quickly.
By the way, this new rumor once again “confirms” that the Fold6 and Flip6 are launching earlier than their predecessors that debuted last year, so considering how many rumors about the matter have been confirmed per One, we think is pretty much a done deal. Others so far.
Samsung is said to be ramping up its AI marketing efforts for its next-generation foldable phones as it worked so well for the Galaxy S24 series, which sold 10% more than the S23 series. The Fold6 will be thinner than the Fold5, and the cheaper Fold6 will be thinner because it will lack S-Pen support.
Source (Korean)