Subj : Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra: what we want to see To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Wed Mar 06 2024 18:30:05 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra: what we want to see Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:17:37 +0000 Description: Here's what weve heard about the rumored Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, and what wed like to see. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Samsung was a pioneer of the folding phone, and the Galaxy Z Fold series constantly ranks among the best foldable phones on the market. So were excited to see what could be next for the line and rumored to be on the horizon is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 , and possibly a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra. It's the Ultra model that's caught our eye here. The now a lot more competition in the folding phone market, notably in the shape 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 legitimate, a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra would effectively take the Fold 6 as the baseline and integrate in features found in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra ; say a built-in S Pen and 200-megapixel camera. But it's early days for such foldable phone rumors and leaks, so read on for what we know so far about the so-called Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra and what we'd like to see from the phone. Release date and price What is it? A rumored new ultra-premium foldable from Samsung When is it out? Possibly July How much will it cost? Likely more than $1,799 / 1,749 / AU$2,599 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra: potential release date and price (Image credit: @OnLeaks / SmartPrix) If Samsung does unveil a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, it'll likely take place at the next Galaxy Unpacked event, currently tipped for July 10 in Paris, and be launched alongside the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 , as well as the Galaxy Ring . As a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra would be a more premium version of Samsungs already expensive folding flagship, wed expect to cost a fair bit more than the Galaxy Z Fold 5 s starting price of $1,799.99 / 1,749 / AU$2,599. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra: potential design Rumors website Smartprix partnered with @OnLeaks to produce detailed, 5K renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra . They also provide a 360-degree video and possible specs, which give us some idea of what we might be able to expect from an Ultra variant of Samsungs next Fold. If the renders are to be believed, Samsung will shake-up its design for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra and presumably for the standard Galaxy Z Fold 6 moving away from the gentle 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 6.1mm of its predecessor. The renders also match the look of a prototype Galaxy Z Fold 6 design that leaker IceUniverse posted last year. If both are accurate then the design for the next-generation Fold phones may draw from the aesthetics of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra: what we want to see Improved display and toughness (Image credit: @OnLeaks / SmartPrix) There are a few things wed like to see in a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, but topping our list is something wed like to see less of:the crease in the center of the main screen. Samsung has tended to make this less noticeable and distracting with each iteration of the Galaxy Z Fold so could the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and a potential Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, be the first phones on which 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 screens, so there's certainly scope to further reduce a Fold's crease or get rid of it completely. Going by the rumors so far, the cover screen would likely keep 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 thats the case it could be a wasted opportunity on Samsungs part, as a wider cover display can make for a more usable foldable phone when it's closed. We hope that Samsung would make use of the Corning Gorilla Glass Armor to protect the cover display, as that's being used in the Galaxy S24 Ultra, so sees like a good feature for an phone bearing the Ultra suffix. And an IP52 rating dust and water resistance rating, as seen in the Motorola Razr Plus , would be appreciated too. That's because while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 had an IPX8 water resistance rating it lacked dust protection, which we feel is important due the the complex moving parts in folding phones that run the risk of being gunked up with dust or grime. Proper Ultra-grade cameras (Image credit: Future | Alex Walker-Todd) The Galaxy Z Fold 5's camera system was rather good, but it was unchanged from the Galaxy Z Fold 4s 50MP, f/1.8 wide, 10MP, f/2.4, telephoto, and 12MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide combo. Were hoping that Samsung updates this with something closer to the Galaxy S24 Ultras more impressive camera setup, which features a 200MP, f/1.7 main camera, 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide, 50MP, f/3.4, periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom, and a 10MP, f/2.4, telephoto offering 3x optical zoom. However, if the specifications in Smartprix's renders are for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra and not a standard Z Fold 6 then fans could be very disappointed, as they lack camera specs with an Ultra flavor. ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-6-ultra --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .