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[RSB96]

Will Samsung finally bring wider cover screen with Galaxy Z Fold 6?

Samsung has filed for a new patent for a foldable smartphone, and it shows how the Galaxy Z Fold 6 could look like with a wider cover screen.

www.sammobile.com

I would be so happy if the next Galaxy Fold looks like this!
Now, just have to hope for the s-pen

I wish!!!

I really like what is rumored about the Fold 6. It is possible that I will change the Pixel 8 for the Fold 6, although the main reason to have the Pixel is the camera, I feel like trying a foldable (the Pixel Fold at the moment is not sold in Spain).

 

[rhinosrcool]

Will you be keeping the 24 Ultra when the Fold 6 lands in a few months?

Probably, I am a 2 Samsung phone guy. They both serve different needs (wants?). My S24U just shows how narrow the Fold 5s outer screen is. Prior to the S24U, I had the Flip 5 and it wasn't that wide but it was a great phone.

 

[scott craft]

I am on board with a wider cover screen for the Galaxy Fold but I'd prefer to add maybe a quarter of an inch in each direction to the screen size. I have come to appreciate the unfolded aspect ratio a lot more than I did the Pixel Fold when I had that one. But currently the cover screen is pretty much unusable for me so it definitely needs an improvement.

 

[Tulani]

I am going to seriously consider the "cheaper" Fold 6 version even if it will not support the pen

and then maybe get a second Samsung phone in the next Ultra version next January

Samsung's cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 likely to lose S Pen support in cost-cutting

According to a new report, the cheaper version of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 will lose S Pen support as a cost-cutting measure.

9to5google.com

 

[Tulani]

First Pixel Fold 2 leaks show a radical new design for Google's foldable

Just a day after we heard about a potential move to Tensor G4, we're getting our first look at the Pixel Fold 2

www.androidpolice.com

 

[RSB96]

The camera area is quite strange...

Also, it looks narrower and more elongated than the current one. People liked the current book format, so I don't understand this change to the Fold 5 format, which people like less than the current Pixel Fold or the OnePlus Open.

 

[Tulani]

The camera area is quite strange...

Also, it looks narrower and more elongated than the current one. People liked the current book format, so I don't understand this change to the Fold 5 format, which people like less than the current Pixel Fold or the OnePlus Open.

Maybe the Galaxy format was never as bad as people put it after all

 

[Ludatyk]

Also, it looks narrower and more elongated than the current one. People liked the current book format, so I don't understand this change to the Fold 5 format, which people like less than the current Pixel Fold or the OnePlus Open.

Yeah, I prefer the book format. But I can understand from an experience standpoint (some apps not compatible in landscape format)… and users have to go into settings to change this behavior. Unless Google have fixed this and it’s on by default.

And I don’t like OnePlus Open squarish inner display form factor… there’s no such thing as landscape or portrait when it comes to orientation.

 

[scott craft]

Maybe the Galaxy format was never as bad as people put it after all

After having the Pixel Fold and moving to the Fold 5 I prefer the Samsung format, especially unfolded.

 

[Tulani]

After having the Pixel Fold and moving to the Fold 5 I prefer the Samsung format, especially unfolded.

That's some worthwhile testimony

 

[Tulani]

 

[Tulani]

Still not feeling the wider form factor

 

[scott craft]

That looks really nice. I hope it isn't too wide on the cover screen.

 

[Tulani]

Triple Foldable

Forget Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 — it could be joined by a new triple foldable phone

This could get wild

www.tomsguide.com

 

[Bkdodger]

We shall see who gets my cash next ...

 

[Ludatyk]

Triple Foldable

Forget Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 — it could be joined by a new triple foldable phone

This could get wild

www.tomsguide.com

I’m personally not interested in that. Samsung has more to improve with the dual foldable before moving on to the next big thing.

And I’d rather see the Galaxy Fold evolves to folding outwardly. Like this….

 

[Bkdodger]

I’m personally not interested in that. Samsung has more to improve with the dual foldable before moving on to the next big thing.

And I’d rather see the Galaxy Fold evolves to folding outwardly. Like this….

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I just don't trust the inside thin surface facing outwards

 

[Tulani]

I’m personally not interested in that. Samsung has more to improve with the dual foldable before moving on to the next big thing.

And I’d rather see the Galaxy Fold evolves to folding outwardly. Like this….

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I would say allow them to do it alongside what we already have on offer

That's how it all started and I appreciate anyone who pushes the boundary

 

[Ludatyk]

I just don't trust the inside thin surface facing outwards

Yeah, I get it… in terms of durability it would be questionable. I just like the look of it.

I would say allow them to do it alongside what we already have on offer

That's how it all started and I appreciate anyone who pushes the boundary

Instead of having two screens that we currently have (inner and outer), I like the approach of only one screen… seems more efficient that way.

 

[Mellofello808]

The inner screen scratches with just a fingernail. We are years away from outward folding phones being a durable option.

I am excited for the new Fold 6 coming this year. Praying for a wider form factor.

I have come close to buying a Pixel fold, and a One Plus Open, but I honestly don't trust the hardware of either of those companies.

 

[Ludatyk]

I am excited for the new Fold 6 coming this year. Praying for a wider form factor.

We are getting a wider form on the upcoming Fold 6. It’s inevitable at this point… the question is which ratio Samsung will go with.

Per Android Authority

Tech journalist Ray Wong has shared a look at the various prototypes that Samsung tried out before settling on the Fold 5 and Flip 5 in their current format. To begin with, Samsung explored different aspect ratios like 19.5:9, 21:9, 22:9, and 23:9 for the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

I have come close to buying a Pixel fold, and a One Plus Open, but I honestly don't trust the hardware of either of those companies

It’s the software for me and all the features that come with owning a Galaxy.

 

[Mellofello808]

We are getting a wider form on the upcoming Fold 6. It’s inevitable at this point… the question is which ratio Samsung will go with.

Per Android Authority



It’s the software for me and all the features that come with owning a Galaxy.

I'm probably one of the few people who uses Dex on a daily basis, but it is one of the main things that locks me into the Samsung ecosystem. I need to work in multiple locations so I have a USB c docking station setup with keyboard, and mouse at my 2 desks just plug my phone in a go.

I saw those prototypes last year. Really hope this is what they go with.

 

[Ludatyk]

I'm probably one of the few people who uses Dex on a daily basis, but it is one of the main things that locks me into the Samsung ecosystem. I need to work in multiple locations so I have a USB c docking station setup with keyboard, and mouse at my 2 desks just plug my phone in a go.

What’s your DeX setup? Hub and monitor? Keyboard and mouse?

I saw those prototypes last year. Really hope this is what they go with.

I’m down with that one… doubt they include the S-Pen though.

 

[RSB96]

Such a Galaxy Fold 6 would be wonderful.

As for the 3 Galaxy Fold/Flip versions, I believe they mean the Flip 6, Fold 6 FE and the Fold 6.

 

[Neofox]

Is it me or the two images doesn't match?
the one on the left have very sharp angles and the one on the right round ones 🤔