Samsung, the pioneer of mainstream foldable smartphones, is clearly facing challenges in maintaining its lead in this domain. The recently released Galaxy Z Fold 6, for example, offers little more than an incremental upgrade.
Meanwhile, Chinese manufacturers have been consistently innovating their foldable, be it in terms of features or physical design. The recently launched Honor Magic V3 for instance, has a slim form factor measuring just 9.2mm when folded, making it the thinnest foldable currently available. In comparison, the Z Fold 6 is 12.1mm thick, which is 2.9mm thicker than Honor’s device.
But Samsung appears determined to reclaim its dominance in this market. According to a report from Naver, Samsung is working on a foldable phone that will be only 7mm thick when closed.
If the company manages to pull this off, it would be an incredibly thin foldable that will easily beat the Honor Magic V3 in terms of thickness. But it’s easier said than done. To achieve such a slim dimension, the company will need to make some heavy trade-offs, such as sacrificing S Pen support and reducing battery capacity.
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about a slim foldable device from Samsung. There are reports of a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim in development. It’s unclear if the rumored device with a 7mm thickness is the same as this model or a separate iteration.
Beyond just physical dimensions, the report suggests that Samsung is also looking into unique features to set its foldables apart from traditional smartphones. However, specific details about these features are currently unavailable.
As the foldable smartphone market grows more competitive, Samsung’s ability to innovate and deliver compelling devices will be crucial in maintaining its leadership in this emerging category. We eagerly await to see what the company has in store for us.
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