Samsung was a pioneer in foldable phones and the Galaxy Z Fold series consistently ranks among the best foldable phones in the market. So we're excited to see what could be next for the line, with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and possibly a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra rumored to be on the horizon.
It's the Ultra model that caught our attention here. There is now a lot more competition in the foldable phone market, especially in the form of the OnePlus Open and the Google Pixel Fold. So there's some logic to Samsung potentially looking to stand out from the pack it arguably helped create with a premium version of the Fold.
If legit, a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra would effectively take the Fold 6 as a base and integrate it with features found on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra; let's say a built-in S Pen and a 200 megapixel camera.
But it's still early for foldable phone rumors and leaks, so read on to find out what we know so far about the so-called Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra and what we'd like to see on the phone.
Release date and price
- What is it? A rumored new ultra-premium foldable from Samsung
- When does it come out? Possibly July
- How much will it cost? Probably more than $1799 / £1749 / AU$2599
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra: possible release date and price
If Samsung does unveil a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, it will likely take place at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, currently scheduled for July 10 in Paris, and will also launch alongside the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. galaxy ring.
As a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra would be a more premium version of Samsung's already expensive foldable flagship, we'd expect it to cost quite a bit more than the Galaxy Z Fold 5Starting price is $1,799.99 / £1,749 / AU$2,599.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra: potential design
The rumor website Smartprix has partnered with @OnLeaks to produce detailed 5K renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra. They also provide a 360-degree video and possible specifications, giving us an idea of what we could expect from an Ultra variant of Samsung's next Fold.
If the renderings are to be believed, Samsung will change its design for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, and presumably the 'standard' Galaxy Z Fold 6, moving away from the smooth curves used in the Galaxy S series and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and adopting the more angular design seen on the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S23 Ultra.
The renders point to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra being slightly shorter but wider than the Fold 5, measuring 153.5 x 132.5 x 6.1mm compared to 154.9 x 129.9 x 6. .1 mm from its predecessor.
The renders also match the look of a prototype Galaxy Z Fold 6 design that leaks ice universe published last year. If both are accurate, then the design of the next-generation Fold phones may take inspiration from the aesthetics of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra: what we want to see
Improved screen and hardness.
There are a few things we'd like to see on a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, but topping our list is something we'd like to see less of: the fold in the center of the main screen. Samsung has tended to make this less noticeable and less annoying with each version of the Galaxy Z Fold; So could the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and a potential Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra be the first phones where Samsung manages to make it disappear completely?
Such a move would likely require the use of improved ultra-thin glass, but Samsung's display arm continues to produce impressive foldable and rollable AMOLED displays, so there's certainly room to further reduce the wrinkles of a fold or get rid of them altogether.
Based on rumors so far, the clamshell display would likely maintain the narrow 6.2-inch size seen on the Galaxy Z Fold 5, rather than a larger 6.4-inch panel. other rumors have mentioned. If that's the case, it could be a missed opportunity on Samsung's part, as a wider cover screen can make a foldable phone more usable when closed.
We expect Samsung to use Corning Gorilla Glass Armor to protect the cover screen, as used on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, so it seems like a good feature for a phone with the Ultra suffix.
And an IP52 rating for dust and water resistance would also be appreciated, as seen on the Motorola Razr Plus. This is because while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 had an IPX8 water resistance rating, it lacked dust protection, which we think is important given the complex moving parts of foldable phones that risk become covered in dust or dirt.
Suitable ultra-quality cameras
The Galaxy Z Fold 5's camera system was pretty good, but unchanged from the Galaxy Z Fold's 50MP, f/1.8 wide-angle, 10MP, f/2.4, telephoto, and 12MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle combo. 4.
We hope Samsung updates this with something closer to the Galaxy S24 Ultra's more impressive camera setup, which features a 200MP, f/1.7 main camera, 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle, 50MP, f/3.4, telephoto periscope with 5x. optical zoom and a 10MP, f/2.4 telephoto lens that offers 3x optical zoom. However, if the specifications in Smartprix renders are for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra and not a standard Z Fold 6, fans might be very disappointed as they lack Ultra-flavored camera specs.
