The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is an unparalleled mobile multitasking machine.
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- Multiple reports suggest a cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 variant exists alongside the regular Galaxy Z Fold 6.
- This cheaper variant could skip out on S Pen functionality altogether.
- Samsung may also make other changes to bring the price of the foldable down.
With the Galaxy S24 launch out of the way, we can begin looking forward to the next flagships from Samsung. We expect Samsung to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in the second half of the year. But in addition to the two premium foldables, Samsung is also working on cheaper variants. We’ve been hearing of a more affordable Flip foldable since last year, and now new reports suggest that a cheaper Fold is also on the cards.
According to a new report from ET News, Samsung is expected to release a Galaxy Z Fold with a lower price in the second half of the year. To reach this price point, Samsung is said to have skipped out on S Pen-related functionality. This means that the cheaper Fold 6 could skip out on the digitizer needed for stylus input, so you wouldn’t be able to use an S Pen on the phone at all. The report mentions that other parts could also see changes to bring the price down.
