Samsung’s foldable phone game has been impressive as of late.
Just when we thought the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 were its only foldable devices of 2024, even better news is on the horizon. But hold back your excitement: unless you live in South Korea or China, you probably won’t get your hands on one.
The device is rumored to be known as the “Galaxy Fold6 Special Edition”, although the rest of the world might be left out.
Luc Boulanger
Luc Boulanger
Luc Boulanger
For weeks, we’ve been hearing about a supposed “Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition” set to release on September 25 (via GalaxyClub and The Chosun, among others). That date has passed without any new foldables in sight, leading us to believe the leak could have been fake.
Recently, however, a Korean retailer apparently unveiled a new foldable, but with a twist: They called it the “Galaxy Fold6 Special Edition.”
This foldable would be open for pre-orders in Korea from October 18 to 24, with an official release date of October 25. So the September 25 leak may not have been entirely false, but just a month premature.
However, the retailer’s page that hinted at this has since been deleted.
Keep in mind that this could just be a typo or a false rumor, so take it with a grain of salt. For now, we’ll just have to sit tight and see if the October schedule sticks.
Luc Boulanger
Luc Boulanger
Luc Boulanger
If the rumors are true, the “Galaxy Fold6 Special Edition” is a beast, even surpassing the already impressive Galaxy Z Fold 6 in some key areas.
It’s supposed to feature a larger 8-inch internal foldable display and a 6.5-inch cover display, all in a slimmer design that measures just 10.6mm when folded. For context, that’s significantly thinner than the Z Fold 6’s 13.4mm thickness and closer to the 9.2mm Honor Magic V3, which still leads the way in this regard.
But that’s not all. This supposed special edition could also come with a 200MP primary lens, an upgrade from the Z Fold 6’s 50MP camera.
Luc Boulanger
Luc Boulanger
Luc Boulanger
However, if the leaks are correct, the “Galaxy Fold6 Special Edition” will only be available in South Korea and potentially China.
Why would Samsung limit such an exciting device to just two regions? This could be a strategic move to gauge market reception, or a way to create buzz through exclusivity.
Either way, it’s a tough pill to swallow for Samsung fans everywhere, most of whom likely won’t get the chance to experience this more powerful, streamlined foldable.
Luc Boulanger
Luc Boulanger
Luc Boulanger
You can, however, experience Samsung’s latest foldable technology with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, both of which are available to buy now in the UK and US.
Instead of an even more premium version, Samsung may be preparing to launch a more affordable model, potentially known as the Galaxy Z Fold FE.
Don’t forget to also check out our guide to the best foldable phones to see what’s out there right now.
