Samsung may launch an affordable version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in 2024

Samsung is reportedly working on a cheaper version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which is expected to launch sometime later this year.

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The cheaper version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 may be called Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE. (Express Photo)

Samsung might consider launching a more affordable version of its Fold phone sometime later this year. The South Korean phone maker is reportedly working to reduce the cost of its flexible OLED panel bezel, which is the primary reason why foldables cost much more than their Candybar counterparts.

According to a recent report by WinFuture, export data from Samsung lists three model codenames – Q6, B6 and Q6A. While the Q6 and B6 modifiers are used for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphones, the Q6A model hints at a more affordable foldable phone which the company may launch as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE.

Traditionally, Samsung’s A series phones are known to offer a balance between price to performance, so this might mean the tech giant might cut down on some key features and pack mid-range hardware to reduce the price.

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This is what Samsung’s latest foldable phone looks like. (Express Photo)

The report also claims that the production for the Q6A model started around the same time as the Q6, meaning these foldables may be unveiled during the Galaxy Unpacked event that is expected to take place sometime in July or August. However, the entire project may be scrapped as nothing has been confirmed by Samsung at the moment.

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While it is still unclear how Samsung will manage to reduce the cost of the foldable display, the South Korean publication The Elec suggests that the company is planning to switch to a different method of making bezels for the foldable panel.

Instead of the existing micro dry decoration process, Samsung Display might opt for inkjet printing, a process by the Chinese display maker BOE and used by the company’s competitors like Honor, OnePlus and Oppo. SamMobile also suggests that the upcoming affordable foldable may not support the S-Pen and that users should also expect Samsung to cut corners in areas like performance and screen.