The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has lastly been introduced, giving us Samsung’s newest entry into the book-style foldable market. Though the Galaxy Z Fold line was as soon as thought-about the perfect, that is now not the case because the competitors continues to impress. Leaving us questioning what could possibly be in retailer for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.Â
A part of that is evidenced by the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which noticed little or no in the way in which of any significant upgrades. Even nonetheless, one may argue that Samsung stands above the remainder by way of the software program expertise you may discover on the Fold.Â
With that being stated, there are some things that we hope to see Samsung change with its subsequent flagship foldable telephone.Â
We’re lengthy overdue for higher cameras
It is 2024, and Samsung’s costliest telephone, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, largely depends on the identical digicam system discovered on the Fold 4 from 2022. The one distinction that the Fold 6 presents over its final two predecessors is an upgraded ultrawide digicam. This sensor retains the identical 12MP decision, however Samsung claims it presents higher low-light high quality and might file video in 4K at 60fps.Â
In the meantime, the 50MP fundamental wide-angle lens and 10MP telephoto digicam stay unchanged. It is notably disheartening once you see what Samsung’s cameras are able to, such because the Galaxy S24 Extremely. Tack on the exorbitant price ticket, and it makes little sense for Samsung to proceed utilizing the identical digicam array.
We are able to solely assume the explanation why substantial modifications have but to reach is as a result of dimension of the sensors that Samsung depends on. There’s solely a finite quantity of house beneath the body of the telephone, which additionally has to account for the a number of layers getting used for the internal show. Which leads fairly properly into our subsequent wishlist merchandise.Â
Get on Moto’s degree
It feels as if Samsung is paying nearer consideration to its Flip lineup than the Fold. One motive for this practice of thought is as a result of much less noticeable crease. Nonetheless, each gadgets nonetheless fall in need of Motorola and OnePlus, as these show creases are barely even noticeable.Â
For somebody with expertise utilizing foldable telephones, my mind has virtually eliminated the crease nearly all of the time. There may be an exception to this, because the Galaxy Z Fold’s crease rears its ugly head at any time when I jot down some notes with the S Pen.Â
Though it has been virtually three years since Samsung added S Pen assist, there’s nonetheless a sense of unease when dragging the stylus throughout the center of the display. Plus, the crease all the time finally ends up getting in the way in which, finally leading to utilizing the S Pen much less.
PWM-friendly shows
Conserving with the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s show, we actually need Samsung to get higher on the subject of the PWM flicker charges. The corporate is arguably the worst offender, and whereas the Z Fold 6 is a bit higher than the Fold 5, it is nonetheless nowhere close to usable for these affected by PWM.
Making issues worse is that Samsung will not even discuss its show dimming, doubtlessly offering some sort of rationalization. In the meantime, different corporations like Honor have began utilizing PWM flicker charges as promoting factors. It is only a disgrace when you think about that Samsung does make among the best-looking shows.Â
Galaxy Z Fold 7 FE
Maybe one of many the reason why Samsung appears to be focusing extra on the Galaxy Z Flip line is solely due to greater gross sales numbers. Though Huawei overtook Samsung by way of “World Foldable Smartphone Shipments” in Q1 2024, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is basically retaining Samsung from dropping decrease.
There is a good probability of this being attributed to the extra engaging price ticket, because the Flip 5 retailed for $999, in comparison with the $1,799 of the Fold 5. Even with a value improve of $100 for each the Flip 6 and Fold 6, we’re nonetheless anticipating the Flip 6 to vastly outsell the Fold 6.Â
It’s kind of of a contradiction, given the value hike of this yr’s Galaxy foldable telephones, however maybe it is time to see what a Galaxy Z Fold FE lineup would seem like. Samsung may even simply rebrand the Z Fold 6 because the Z Fold 7 FE, knock a good chunk off the value, and it may simply be sufficient to entice individuals away from slab telephones.
It could possibly be one thing that Samsung is already contemplating. In January 2024, a 3rd Samsung foldable telephone appeared in databases, codenamed “Q6A.” The Galaxy Z Fold 6 that was simply launched featured a codename of “Q6,” resulting in hypothesis of the potential of an A-series Galaxy Z Fold. Sadly, Galaxy Unpacked got here and went with no signal or point out of such a tool.
Deliver on MagSafe (and Qi2)
Greater than a yr and a half after its introduction, we nonetheless have but to see Qi2 carried out in Android gadgets. There was hope this might change with the Galaxy S24 collection, to no avail. Six months later, Samsung’s flagship foldables are nonetheless sporting the previous Qi normal.Â
Whereas Qi2 equipment aren’t as plentiful, Apple already beat Samsung to the punch with the iPhone 15 collection. We actually aren’t certain what the potential hold-up is with the shortage of Qi2 adoption. Nonetheless, we’re additionally hopeful that may change with Android launched in the direction of the tip of 2024 and into 2025.Â