The Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim/Ultra is said to be Samsung's thinnest foldable device yet. How thin is it? Compared to the 12.1 mm thickness of the regular Galaxy Z Fold 6the new model will be 10mm thick (all measurements were taken with the leaflet closed). To Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim/ultra-thin: Samsung has removed the silo for the S Pen and the 0.3mm thick digitizer layer on the screen for the accessory.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim/Ultra is certified in South Korea. | Image credit: 91mobiles
An unnamed mobile industry source said: “Samsung is doing everything they can to make it (the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim/Ultra) even 0.1 millimeters thinner… The global smartphone market is shifting its focus to how thin the next product can be.” To this end, the company likely worked with its own subsidiaries such as Samsung Displays and Samsung Electro-Mechaniscs to source thinner foldable displays and thinner camera components.
Interestingly, although the phone will be thinner, it could come with a larger 8-inch internal screen than the 7.6-inch internal display of the regular Galaxy Z Fold 6The cover screen is also said to be slightly larger, from 6.3 inches to 6.5 inches. Rumor has it that there will also be changes to the cameras. The under-display camera is said to be increased from 4 MP to 5 MP. Galaxy Z Fold 6No changes are expected to the 10MP front camera and the 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera.
While the regular model is available in colors like Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink, White and Black, Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim/Ultra will reportedly only be available in black. As for the price, the new device is said to be priced at $2,100 according to current exchange rates. In comparison, the new model costs $1,899. Galaxy Z Fold 6.