The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold FE is expected to be a budget foldable phone, fulfilling a demand since the release of the original Galaxy Fold in 2019.
Despite Samsung’s previous denials, recent rumors and reports suggest it will arrive later this year. They also hint at a cheaper price, a similar camera setup to the Galaxy Z Fold 5, and compromises on components like the battery and display to keep costs down.
Here’s everything we know so far about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold FE.
When will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold FE be released?
We currently have no official information on the launch of the budget Galaxy Z Fold. However, recent claims from The Elec and WinFuture indicate that the phone will arrive this year and will be called Galaxy Z Fold FE or Z Fold 6 FE.
Although it could happen in July Or August 2024 at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6, it’s more likely to appear sometime afterward, in line with Samsung’s typical strategy of introducing FE models months after its respective flagship.
For example, the Samsung Galaxy S23 debuted in February 2023, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE arrived in October of the same year.
How much will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold FE cost?
According to Korean site Sisa Journal, the Galaxy Z Fold FE will have a price target below $800 (around £642), which will significantly undercut the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s $1,799 price tag.
Other than that, we have no information on the price of the Galaxy Z Fold FE. For context, here’s the starting price of previous Galaxy Z Fold phones at launch:
What specs and features will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold FE have?
So far, there haven’t been many leaks and rumors regarding the Galaxy Z Flip FE.
Chinese site MyDrivers has published some details about what we might see in the new device, although these haven’t been confirmed yet, so perhaps don’t consider them concrete.
Design
The design of the Z Fold FE is expected to follow the book format of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series, with a smartphone screen on the exterior that folds out into a larger tablet-sized screen.
However, according to the MyDrivers post (via GSMArena), it would measure 155.1 x 67.1 x 14.2mm when folded, making it slightly larger than the Z Fold 5.
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Rumors also suggest that the inner display might not support Samsung’s S Pen due to the lack of a necessary digitizer layer, likely for cost-cutting reasons.
Still, according to The Elec, Samsung could implement cost-saving measures such as inkjet printing for frames, reducing production costs and potentially keeping prices low without sacrificing features or using hardware. obsolete.
Display
The Galaxy Z Fold FE could retain a 7.6-inch internal AMOLED display and a 6.2-inch 120Hz external AMOLED display from the Z Fold 5. Although it is unclear whether the former will retain the LTPO technology.
However, according to Sisa Journal, the phone is expected to feature lower specifications for the application processor, display and battery, which could result in lower resolution and refresh rate than current models.
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This may be a resolution closer to Full HD and a lower refresh rate than the 120Hz of the current generation.
Performance
Rumors suggest it will feature less impressive specs than the Galaxy Z Fold 6, including a less powerful chipset.
According to GSMArena, the Fold FE will receive a mix of Snapdragon and Exynos chipsets depending on the market.
While the exact chipset remains uncertain, possibilities include older models like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or the recently announced Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, designed for mid-range devices. Another speculation involves the use of a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip, potentially enabling affordability.
Samsung could also leverage its Exynos 2000 series processor in some markets to help offset costs and achieve a lower price for the foldable device.
Coming to RAM options, it will likely feature 12GB or 16GB paired with 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.
Cameras
Sisa Journal’s report suggests that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE could feature a similar camera setup to the current generation, possibly including a dual-camera module without a third telephoto lens.
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It’s unclear whether the camera hardware will be like the Z Fold 5 with a 50MP primary lens or the Z Flip 5 with a 12MP primary lens, but both phones share a 50MP ultra-wide lens. 12 MP.
Battery charging
Details about the Galaxy Z Fold FE’s battery and charging capabilities remain vague, with only Sisa Journal’s claim pointing to lower battery specs than other Samsung foldables.
Historically, Galaxy foldable devices have had relatively modest battery capacities, resulting in average battery life. However, it’s unclear how big the Z Fold FE’s battery will be or how long it will last on a single charge.
Likewise, fast charging may not be a strong point, as predecessors like the Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 are limited to 25W wired and 15W wireless charging speeds, respectively.
Software
The Galaxy Z Fold FE will likely run on Samsung’s One UI 6.1 based on Android 14.
However, it is also likely that Android 15 will be available at launch. Otherwise, users can expect a software update to introduce it later.
That’s everything we know so far about the Galaxy Z Fold FE. Be sure to find out what to expect from the Galaxy Z Fold 6, as well as the Galaxy Z Flip FE, the expected cheaper version of the upcoming Z Flip 6.
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