Earlier this week, Samsung gave us an official release date for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, and now it looks like we can get our first look at the cases Samsung made for these foldables, revealing more about the design of the. headphones.
Images posted by well-known tipster @MysteryLupin (via 9to5Google) (the cryptic message actually leads to an image gallery, via some Base64 decoding) reveal four shots of Z Fold 6 cases and four shots of Z Flip 6 cases.
Since the phones are inside the cases, we can see details like the large clamshell display on the Z Flip 6 and the triple-lens rear camera on the Z Fold 6. In terms of what's new, the Z Flip 6 now has colored rings . around its rear camera lenses, and the Z Fold 6 has a wider outer screen that looks more like a regular phone.
It looks like the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is getting a new ring case that looks pretty cool, and in terms of Z Fold 6 cases, there's a new addition with a grip and kickstand. A Z Fold 6 case shows a slot for the S Pen, suggesting there won't be a built-in stylus slot just yet (see our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review for more details).
Samsung drops more clues
Meanwhile, Samsung has given us some clues about what we might expect when these phones are finally revealed. In a new press release (via SamMobile), Samsung highlights how the Fold (and later the Z Fold) has gradually become lighter, going from 276 grams in 2019 to 253 grams last year.
“Samsung has continued to reduce the thickness of the Galaxy Z Fold series so that the phone can be carried anytime, anywhere,” says Samsung's press release. “Every year, Samsung perfects the Galaxy Z Fold series by leveraging precise engineering and meticulous manufacturing processes.”
The implication is that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be lighter (and thinner) than any of its predecessors, something that has already been rumored, with the weight apparently reduced to just 239 grams. In a few days we will know for sure.
The Samsung Unpacked event scheduled for Wednesday, July 10 should show off a lot more than foldable phones: we also expect to see the Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Buds 3, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, and Galaxy Ring. .
