Galaxy Z Fold 6 (Special Edition) surfaces with refreshed design in new leak

Debasish — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:08:07 +0000

Samsung is working on a new version of its latest book-style foldable, called the Galaxy Z Fold 6 (Special Edition). The phone was previously rumored to come with a much slimmer form factor than the original Galaxy Z Fold 6. Now tipster Evan Blass has shared renders of the device revealing the camera island and side frame design.

Galaxy Z Fold 6 (Special Edition) camera island

A rectangular camera island paired with a slim form factor

According to the renders, the Z Fold 6 (Special Edition) will feature a rectangular camera island, a shift from the pill-shaped design seen on the standard model. If these renders are accurate, the camera island’s protrusion has also increased, which aligns with the phone becoming thinner overall. Additionally, there are speculations of upgraded camera hardware—something users have been eagerly anticipating since the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in 2022

Moving on, the side frame render suggests a slimmer form factor compared to the standard Galaxy Z Fold 6. It features a textured finish that should enhance grip, along with a rose gold color option. Aside from these differences, the button placements and antenna lines remain consistent with the regular model.

Tipster Ice Universe recently mentioned that the display crease on the Z Fold 6 (Special Edition) will be less visible compared to the standard Z Fold 6. This is a much-needed improvement, as previous generations have seen little advancement in this area.

However, it’s important to note that these renders are based on leaked information, so readers should take them with a pinch of salt.

Galaxy Z Fold 6 (Special Edition) could come with a less visible crease

According to a previous leak, the phone will measure at 10mm when folded and 4.9mm when unfolded, down from 12.1mm and 5.6mm of the Z Fold 6 respectively. In terms of size, the phone could pack an 8″ inner display (up from 7.6″) and a 6.5″ outer display (up from 6.3″).

Samsung India has listed the phone on it’s official website with 12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB/1TB storage options. The listing also highlights an ‘Ultra-light, Thin Design,’ suggesting a slim form factor for the device. While the company is yet to reveal the pricing details, the listing hints at an imminent launch.

According to a previous report, the phone is already up for pre-order in South Korea and shipping could begin on October 25.

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Galaxy Z Fold 6 (Special Edition) pre-order date leaks

Rajesh Regmi — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:11:29 +0000

We know that Samsung is working on a Special Edition Galaxy foldable, though no official details have been released yet. However, an X (formerly Twitter) user shared an image from a Korean retailer, T-store, revealing the estimated pre-order date for the device.

Tentative Z Fold 6 (Special Edition) release leaks

The image from the retailer shows that the pre-order period will run until October 24, 2024, with pre-orders likely opening on October 18. Delivery is expected to begin on October 25.

More importantly, the image lists the phone’s name as the “Galaxy Z Fold 6 (Special Edition)” – not “Galaxy Z Fold (Special Edition)” as hinted by previous leaks. So the device still seems to be a part of Samsung’s sixth-generation foldable line.

However, since this information comes from a third-party retailer, it may not be entirely accurate. It’s best to take it with a grain of salt.

It could also be that it’s not the Special Edition phone we’ve been expecting of Samsung since a “Special Edition” labeled Galaxy Z Fold 6 appeared on the Samsung India website, which actually is an Enterprise Galaxy Z Fold 6. Samsung just named it “Special Edition” on their Indian site, which may lead to confusion.

What’s revealed so far

While we are still left without any official detail from Samsung’s side, leaks have shown a render of the foldable with a larger camera island on the back compared to the regular fold. The camera module has a squircle shape instead of the usual oval.

The rest of the design appears to follow Samsung’s typical style. The power button, likely doubling as a fingerprint sensor, is on the right side, with the volume rocker positioned above it.

The rear panel has a brushed metal appearance, unlike the matte finish on the Fold 6, though it could be textured glass designed to feel like metal.

As for the specs, reports suggest the Z Fold Special Edition will feature a larger 6.5-inch cover display and an 8-inch inner foldable panel, slightly bigger than the Fold 6’s 6.3-inch cover and 7.6-inch inner screen.