At present, the smartphone market is dominated by the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. Nevertheless, it’s essential to keep in mind that Samsung traditionally unveils a new Galaxy foldable device around July or August each year. This trend is expected to continue, and the upcoming launches will likely feature the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. However, Samsung might have a surprise in store for consumers.
According to a recent report from the Korean news portal TheElec, there are indications that a more budget-friendly Samsung foldable could be introduced this year. This “affordable” Galaxy Z Fold is anticipated to debut alongside the highly awaited Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
As a result, anticipation is building for the launch of not two, but three Samsung foldable devices this year. However, if these reports hold true, what could be the motivating factor prompting Samsung to venture into this new direction?
According to the report, this move by Samsung is primarily seen as a strategic maneuver aimed at boosting “the penetration rate of foldable phones in the smartphone market.” Additionally, the strategy is expected to have a direct impact on increasing Samsung’s market share in the foldable phone segment in China.
The report presents data from Q1 2022 to Q4 2023, illustrating significant spikes in Samsung’s market share whenever a new foldable phone is launched. Furthermore, it highlights Samsung’s consistent maintenance of a “double-digit” market share in the Chinese foldable phone market, in contrast to its less than 1% share in the non-foldable Chinese phones market.
If you’re under the impression that a more affordable foldable from Samsung implies a mid-range device, that notion has been dispelled by Samsung. The company has already refuted such rumors. Instead, what can be anticipated is the release of a budget-friendly variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Rumors also suggest potential changes like thinner bezels and a different aspect ratio for the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Additionally, Samsung has confirmed their efforts to introduce dust resistance to their foldables, adding another aspect to look forward to.
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