what you need to know
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 is rumored to have an upgraded UTG (ultra-thin glass) panel to improve touch feel and durability.
- Samsung appears to have strengthened the hinge to improve durability while reducing the overall thickness of the phone.
- The upcoming foldable phone is rumored to be only 11mm thick when folded, which is a reduction from the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s 13.4mm thickness.
recent rumor The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is said to have a titanium frame and could be very thin, while the latest rumors reveal more details about its design and weight.
According to a Naver blog user with the account yeux1122, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is being upgraded with a better UTG (ultra-thin glass) panel (via Android Authority). This means the feel and durability are improved compared to older versions.
Samsung appears to have strengthened the hinge to increase strength and durability while making the phone thinner. According to reports, the upcoming foldable phone is expected to be just 11mm thick when folded, down from the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s 13.4mm.
If this is accurate, it seems Samsung is still working on making the Galaxy Z Fold series more portable. The company is keeping up with the competition, especially with foldable phones like the Pixel Fold leading the way in portability.
The pursuit of a slimmer design may raise concerns about durability, but Samsung appears to be addressing this by switching from aluminum to titanium. Rumor has it that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 opts for a specific grade of titanium, different from the one used on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Additionally, the device’s slimmer profile may affect its weight, although the change may not be as significant as one might think. Comparing the weight of early prototypes to the final product, yeux1122 expects the Z Fold 6 to weigh around 248-249 grams.
The leaker also suggests a battery upgrade of around 5%. To put things into perspective, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 currently comes with a 4,400mAh battery.
The blogger mentioned more details but said they have not yet been confirmed. This involves RAM and storage configurations (reportedly 16GB RAM, with a maximum storage of 1TB) and no S Pen slot.
While no major camera changes are expected, a more affordable Z Fold may be released this year alongside the main flagships. This could inject some much-needed energy into the foldable market.