Subj : Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim may switch to a titanium frame
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Aug 21 2024 13:15:05

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim may switch to a titanium frame

Date:
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:13:58 +0000

Description:
The rumoured slimmed-down foldable could follow in the footsteps of the 
Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro by opting for a titanium frame.

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The rumoured Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim may follow in the footsteps of the flagship 
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by switching to a titanium frame. 

 The Elec reported Samsung has yet to decide between titanium and stainless 
steel for the potential new addition to its foldables lineup, but has 
completed development of a titanium backplate. 

Switching to titanium  the material of the moment for top-tier phones  may 
help Samsung to present the Slim model as a premium device, countering 
rumours that the S Pen wont be supported . 

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the latest foldable from the company to use 
carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) in its backplate. As Android Authority 
reports, metal backplates were dropped with the Galaxy Z Fold 3, as they can 
interfere with S Pen recognition. 

A titanium backplate would place the Slim alongside flagships like the Galaxy 
S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro , at least construction wise. However, The Elec 
notes that the while the metal is strong and light, it is harder to work 
with. 

Rumours of a new Slim model in the Galaxy Z Fold range have been circulating 
online for months, with some claiming a folded thickness of just 7.7mm . The 
Elecs latest report offers a slightly thicker estimate of 11mm, complimenting 
an 8-inch internal screen and 6.5-inch external screen. 

In any case, US and European fans may need to hold tight. Sources such as 
GSMArena , Phone Arena , and Toms Guide have all suggested a limited or 
regional release, with South Korea and China tipped as the most likely 
markets. 

Of course, all of the above is based on rumours, and itll be up to Samsung to 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-6
-slim-may-switch-to-a-titanium-frame


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