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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could introduce big changes in terms of form factor
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Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 this August. As we are moving towards the next big unveiling by Samsung, a tipster revealed that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will introduce major form factor changes.
According to Tweeter Revegnus, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will come with “major form factor change.” A recent leak revealed that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 won’t bring any notable change in dimension compared to its predecessor.
Now, the new leak hints at significant design change in the Korean tech giant’s 2024 foldable smartphone. It’s noteworthy that Oppo and Google (unreleased) managed to use a different form factor than the Galaxy Fold.
The Find N2 and rumored Pixel Fold feature a tablet-like appearance when unfolded, with reducing the vertical length of the phone. It makes foldable phone handy and somehow solves the concern of the oddly thin cover display.
This is because Samsung will keep the current form factor until Fold 5,
but there will be a major form factor change starting with the Fold 6.
I would recommend waiting for the Fold 6 rather than buying the Fold 5. https://t.co/2YxBajKlvb— Revegnus (@Tech_Reve) April 25, 2023
Droplet hinge could be the spotlight
This year, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be bringing a meaningful upgrade, making it slimmer and lighter than the Fold 4. The new waterdrop-style hinge design is reportedly coming with the next Galaxy Fold, which lets both halves fold flat leaving no gap along with less visible crease.
It’s expected that the South Korean phone maker will begin mass production of hinge elements of its next-gen Galaxy Z foldables in early June. If production begins in the aimed timeframe, Samsung could bring these phones to the market by the end of July 2023.
Recent Leak
Leak revealed that the Z Fold 5 could measure 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4mm when folded and 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.3mm when folded. As there’s a negligible amount of reduction in terms of height, width, and thickness, the weight slashes by 9 grams, making Fold 5 just a 254g phone.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 launch date tipped
P1: USA
If Samsung continues to hold Unpacked in the US, the tipster believes that the Galaxy Z5 lineup will be introduced on August 2, 2023, at 10 AM (pacific time).
P2: South Korea
Rather than the US, Samsung may promote Busan’s excellency through Unpacked in South Korea this year. If it happens, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5’s Unpacked event could be held on July 25, 2023, at 7 AM (pacific time).
P3: South Korea
It’s possible that Samsung may launch new foldables earlier than the last year. Following this, the late July launch makes sense, while the tipster says August 1st (11 AM PT) could also be the reveal date in South Korea.
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Sorry Sony, Apple iPhone set to use 48MP Samsung camera
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After OLED, Samsung is entering Apple’s CIS supply chain. Ming-Chi Kuo today revealed that Samsung could start shipping 48MP camera for Apple iPhone models as early as 2026. It’s a big blow to Apple’s conventional image supplier, Sony.
For years, Sony has dominated Apple’s iPhone camera supply chain. The entry of Samsung in the Apple iPhone 48MP camera supply is certain in early 2026. The source mentioned that Samsung had to form a dedicated team to serve Apple.
As Samsung’s supply could start in 2026, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 may still use Sony sensors. As the Korean tech giant preps for supply, Apple may have considered completing its agreement/contract with Sony for the iPhone camera.
Ming-Chi Kuo’s article reads:
- Samsung is expected to begin shipping 1/2.6-inch 48MP ultra-wide CMOS image sensors (CIS) to Apple for iPhones as early as 2026, breaking Sony’s years-long monopoly on supplying CIS to Apple. To this end, Samsung has established a dedicated team to serve Apple.
The gap of nearly two years would result in some changes in camera supply. The iPhone maker may also opt for a multi-vendor strategy to freeze prices. Having more than a single supply chain partner empowers the manufacturer during price negotiation.
Kuo notes that Samsung will supply a 1/2.6-inch image sensor for iPhone. The product will have a 48-megapixel resolution. It will likely be used as an ultra-wide camera in future iPhones, while others will still be from Sony.
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Honor Magic V3 is here to rival Galaxy Z Fold 6 with thinner design, nice specs
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Samsung announced its most anticipated foldable phones on July 10 in Paris. Yesterday, Honor launched the new Magic V3, which challenges the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with a thinner design and some cool specs. The new Honor foldable is considerably thin compared to the phones available.
Honor’s new Magic V3 measures 9.2mm (camera bump not included) in its folded state. It goes further slimmer to 4.35mm when you unfold its 7.92-inch main screen. Oops, there’s a clearly visible hole for the camera on the inner display, with Galaxy Z Fold 6 featuring UDC for years.
The Chinese vendor managed to make its new foldable slimmer with an upgraded hinge of 2.84mm thickness. It won’t break before 500,000 folds while the frame is made from 7-series aluminum alloy. It’s the most highlighting spec that makes it superior to its Samsung counterpart.
Samsung reduced the weight of the Z Fold 6 to 239 grams but the Magic V3 weighs just 226 grams. Honor also brought IPX8 water resistance to the Magic V3, making it the first in the lineup to feature official protection against water insertion.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 packs a 4400mAh battery, but Honor’s Magic V3 has an edge here too. It boasts a 5150mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging. Both devices use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, offering robust performance and efficiency.
Honor Magic V3 comes with a 6.43-inch LTPO cover screen with FHD+ resolution. It’s also rated for 2,500 nits peak brightness and supports stylus input. Notably, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 also supports S Pen input but on the inner panel only with a special pen crafted by Samsung.
In terms of optics, the Magic V3 features a 50MP primary with OIS, a 50MP Periscope with 3.5x optical zoom, and a 40MP ultrawide camera. The cover and main screens also house 20MP front-facing cameras. It lacks under-display camera technology which arrived 3rd time on a Samsung Fold.
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Samsung launches Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition for Athletes at Paris 2024
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Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition, a bespoke smartphone designed exclusively for athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will be provided to around 17,000 athletes participating in Paris 2024.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 special edition smartphone introduces Galaxy AI in an Olympic Edition to enhance athletes’ efficiency and connectivity throughout their Paris journey.
This smartphone features a striking yellow design adorned with iconic Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos in gold. By collaborating with Parasina Men’s luxury Maison Berluti, Samsung has designed a unique Flipsuit Case made from Venezia leather, inspired by the Olympic rings.
Each device comes with 100GB 5G eSIM data and two years of international warranty. Athletes will receive their Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition from July 18 with pre-loaded Paris 2024-themed apps and exclusive services
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Samsung just launched Galaxy Z Flip 6 with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor, 50MP main camera, 4000mAh battery, latest software, IP48, and more. Check full specs below.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 launches with bigger battery, 50MP camera and AI