Yesterday, a report surfaced that Samsung plans to equip the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with a 200MP main camera, the same as the Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, the plan may not have materialized, at least not yet. A noted industry source claims the company is currently testing the new foldable with a 50MP primary camera at the back, which means no upgrade over the Fold 5.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 may not get a camera upgrade
Samsung hasn’t upgraded its flagship camera hardware in recent years. It has been using the 50MP ISOCELL GN3 sensor as the primary shooter on the smaller two Galaxy S models since 2022. The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S24, and Galaxy S24+ all feature this camera. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 also use the same sensor, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra have a 200MP main camera.
Over the past few months, there have been conflicting reports about the camera setup of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. While some said Samsung will keep the camera hardware unchanged, others hinted at an upgrade. Most recently, a noted tipster claimed that the new foldable could end up getting the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s 200MP shooter. It would have been a massive upgrade but chances look slim, at least according to the latest report.
GalaxyClub, which has a reputable track record of Samsung leaks, reports that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is currently undergoing tests with a 50MP camera, the same as the Fold 5. In fact, the Korean firm may not upgrade any of the five cameras on the new foldable. We are looking at a 12MP ultrawide lens, a 4MP under-display selfie camera on the inside, and a 10MP selfie camera on the outside.
The publication couldn’t confirm the specs of the telephoto zoom camera. However, there’s little chance Samsung will upgrade it. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 may ship with the same 10MP 3x optical zoom camera as the Fold 5 or the Galaxy S24 lineup (the Ultra model has a second 50MP 5x optical zoom camera). Unless Samsung changes things down the line, a camera upgrade may not be on the cards for the new foldable.
The phone may feature a bigger battery
Rumors say Samsung will make the Galaxy Z Fold 6 slimmer and wider than the Fold 5. It is also planning to increase the battery capacity. The firm has already picked up a regulatory certification for the foldable’s battery, but details are missing. We should see more leaks and rumors about the new Fold in the coming months. The device will debut alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6 in the second half of 2024.
2024-02-16 15:04:32