Samsung‘s Galaxy devices are rumored to undergo significant design changes in the coming years. This design evolution may begin with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 later this year. The new foldables, particularly the Fold model, may see a major shift in their form factor. Reliable tipster Ice Universe claims that the Fold 6 will be squarer than its predecessor, making the cover screen wider.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 to feature wide cover screen
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be Samsung’s sixth book-like foldable smartphone. Over the previous five generations, the lineup has seen a lot of design changes. The company has made the device shorter, wider, and thinner with each new generation. The original model had a dimension of 160.9 x 117.9 x 6.9mm when unfolded, while the Fold 5 measures 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1mm in dimension.
You can see that the latest model is 6mm shorter, 12mm wider, and 0.8mm thinner than the first-gen Galaxy Fold. However, with an aspect ratio of 23.1:9, the Fold 5’s cover screen is still too tall. It doesn’t feel like a regular smartphone screen—all three Galaxy S24 models have a display aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Fans and foldable enthusiasts have been calling on Samsung to make it wider.
The calls have grown since OnePlus launched its first-gen foldable, the OnePlus Open, with a 6.31-inch 20:9 cover screen. The device measures 153.4 x 143.1 x 5.8mm in dimension when unfolded, which is significantly wider than the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Samsung may be looking to do something similar. According to Ice Universe, the next-gen model be wider than the current Fold.
The tipster didn’t share the dimensions but said the information is “absolutely accurate” and not based on patent drawings. He also claimed that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 isn’t as wide as shown in a recent Samsung patent. However, it may be wide enough to make the cover screen less tall. Whether the Korean firm matches the OnePlus Open’s cover screen aspect ratio of 20:9, we shall find out soon.
The new Fold has a flat frame and sharper screen curvature
Alongside making the screens wider, Samsung is reportedly reducing the curvature of display corners on the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The corners will have sharper curvature with less curve. The new foldable will also sport a completely flat frame. The tipster draws similarities between the new Fold and the Nubia Z60 Ultra (shown below) in terms of the screen and frame design. Expect more leaks about the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 from Ice Universe in the coming months.
2024-02-20 15:05:02