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Highlights Samsung postpones launch of Galaxy Z Fold 6 Fan Edition due to competition. Focus shifts to improving Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 models. Cost-saving measures from Fan Edition may benefit flagship models. Conflicting reports on chipset choice for Galaxy Z Flip 6, with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 likely. Reports suggest Samsung has postponed the launch of an affordable Galaxy Z Fold 6 'Fan Edition' model. The reason? Stiff competition from Chinese foldable phones made it difficult to achieve a thinner design and lower price point. Improved Next-gen Foldables Samsung Delays Galaxy Z Fold 6 Fan Edition Amidst Competition from Chinese Foldables Instead, Samsung will focus efforts on improving the mainstream Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 models. Cost savings and experience from the development of the now-scrapped 'Fan Edition' will likely be transferred to better the flagship units. As mentioned, the intense competition from Chinese makers of foldable phones has made the South Korean giant rethink it thinner and more affordable Z Fold 6 'Fan Edition'. That's great news! I'm glad to hear that the Flip 6 comes equipped with Snapdragon across the board, avoiding any critical issues seen in the Exynos 2400. — kro (@kro_roe) May 12, 2024 To make this 'Fan Edition' more affordable, Samsung had considered removing certain premium features from the Z Fold 6. For instance, the plan was to ship this model without support for the S Pen stylus, thereby skipping the digitizer layer and reducing thickness. Chipset Dilemma for Galaxy Z Flip 6 Samsung postpones launch of Galaxy Z Fold 6 Fan Edition due to competition About the Galaxy Z Flip 6: one of the more disappointing recent rumours had it that there will be a chipset split in the offerings. While some versions were said to use the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, others would be stuck with the slightly less capable Exynos 2400 processor. This chipset-splitting approach is somewhat what Samsung has done with the Galaxy S24 series, though. For the company's foldable lineup, though, it usually sticks to just one top-spec chipset; so, this rumour was rather disheartening yet surprising for fans and observers. Conflicting reports on chipset choice for Galaxy Z Flip 6, with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 likely Now, a credible leaker has said that all Galaxy Z Flip 6 models could make do with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, after all, coming apparent internal disagreements at Samsung over chipset choice. This latest leak is not to be taken for granted, though, considering the relatively slim track record this leaker has in the leak community. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Specs GENERAL Sim Type Dual Sim, GSM+GSM Dual Sim Yes Sim Size Nano + eSim Device Type Smartphone Release Date July 26, 2024 (Expected) DESIGN Dimensions - DISPLAY Type Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B) Touch Yes, 560 Hz Touch Sampling Rate Size 8 inches, 1812 x 2176 pixels, 144 Hz Aspect Ratio 23.1:9 PPI ~ 374 PPI Screen to Body Ratio ~ 90.9% Features Infinity Flex Display, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) Notch Yes, Punch Hole Foldable Display Yes Dual Display Yes, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 6.67 inches, 904 x 2316 pixels, 387 PPI, 23.1:9 Aspect Ratio MEMORY RAM 12 GB Storage 256 GB Storage Type UFS 4.0 Card Slot No CONNECTIVITY GPRS Yes EDGE Yes 3G Yes 4G Yes 5G Yes VoLTE Yes, Dual Stand-By Vo5G Yes Wifi Yes, with wifi-hotspot Bluetooth Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD USB Yes, USB-C v3.2 USB Features USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging EXTRA GPS Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou Fingerprint Sensor Yes, In Display Face Unlock Yes Sensors Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor 3.5mm Headphone Jack No NFC Yes Water Resistance Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min IP Rating IPX8 CAMERA Rear Camera 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP (Telephoto) 12 MP (Ultra Wide) with autofocus Features HDR, Panorama Video Recording 8K, 4K, 1080p Flash Yes, LED Front Camera Punch Hole 12 MP f/2.2 (Main) 12 MP Under-display f/1.8 Front Video Recording 4K, 1080p TECHNICAL OS Android v14 Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 CPU 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor Core Details 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz GPU Adreno GPU Java No Browser Yes MULTIMEDIA Email Yes Music MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF Video MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM FM Radio No Document Reader Yes BATTERY Type Non-Removable Battery Size 4400 mAh, Li-Po Battery Fast Charging Yes, 25W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Yes Reverse Charging Yes, 4.5W FAQs Why has Samsung delayed the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Fan Edition? Samsung has delayed the launch due to stiff competition from Chinese foldable phones, making it challenging to achieve a thinner design and lower price point. What will Samsung focus on instead of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Fan Edition? Samsung will focus on enhancing the mainstream Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 models, potentially incorporating cost-saving measures from the Fan Edition development. Were there plans to remove certain features from the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Fan Edition? Yes, Samsung considered removing features such as S Pen support to make the Fan Edition more affordable by reducing thickness and costs. What is the latest rumour about the chipset for the Galaxy Z Flip 6? Initial rumours suggested a split in chipsets, with some versions using Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and others using Exynos 2400. However, recent leaks indicate all models may use Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. 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