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- Samsung may launch its next foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, by mid-July based on rumours suggesting mass production to begin in early May.
- The Galaxy Z Flip 6 might see a battery upgrade to 4,000mAh compared to its predecessor's 3,700mAh.
- The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is rumoured to borrow the camera system from the upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra, potentially including a 200MP main sensor and running on the latest Android 13 operating system.
Samsung's next generation of foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 are rumoured to be prepping for a summer launch.
A report from the Korean publication The Elec suggests mass production for these devices could kick off in early May, potentially leading to a mid-July release.
This news comes alongside whispers of a more affordable foldable phone from Samsung, possibly aiming for a September launch to coincide with the release of the Apple iPhone 16 series.
Galaxy Z Flip 6: Bigger Battery on the Horizon
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 might see a welcome upgrade in the battery department. While specific details remain unconfirmed, a Dutch publication, Galaxy Club, reports that the Z Flip 6 could pack a 4,000mAh battery, a bump from the 3,700mAh unit found in its predecessor, the Z Flip 5.
Foldable phones often utilize two separate batteries due to their unique form factor. The report suggests the Z Flip 6 might combine a 1,097mAh battery with a 2,790mAh one, for a combined capacity reaching 3,887mAh. Samsung might advertise this as a 4,000mAh battery based on industry practices, similar to their approach with the Galaxy S24 series. Given Samsung's reputation for optimizing battery performance with their One UI software, the Z Flip 6's battery capacity could translate to solid day-to-day use.
Galaxy Z Fold 6: Borrowing Power from the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Fold 6 might borrow some muscle from its non-foldable sibling, the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Rumours suggest the Fold 6 could inherit the S24 Ultra's camera system, potentially boasting a powerful 200MP main sensor alongside dual 12MP and 50MP lenses. The Fold 6 is also expected to run the latest Android 13 operating system and be powered by a top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
While these are all rumours and leaks, they paint a picture of Samsung gearing up for a busy summer launch season with its next generation of foldable phones. Stay tuned for more confirmed details as we get closer to the rumoured launch date.
