Samsung is reportedly gearing up for a higher price on its book-style foldable, with Galaxy Z Fold 6 reportedly set to raise its price.
The Galaxy Fold lineup has been pretty consistent in price over the past few years, with the Fold 3, Fold 4, and Fold 5 all coming in at $1,799. That was down from the initial pricing, where Galaxy Fold originally launched for $1,980 and Galaxy Z Fold 2 was $1,999.
But now, we’re going back up.
SmartPrix reports that Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 starting at $1,899.99 for the base 256GB model in the United States. It’s up $100 from the prior year, and other storage variants follow. The 512GB model apparently comes in at $2,019.99 while the top 1TB option is set to cost $2,259.99.
It’s surprising to say the least, as Samsung’s competition has been continually lowering the average cost of foldables.
Top comment by Shawn
I loved the Fold, but the camera's are bad for a flagship. I tested the OnePlus Open a couple months ago and I don't see how I can go back to Samsung, especially with no camera upgrades. The OnePlus is cheaper, thinner, lighter, faster, better software, better battery life and the camera is flagship quality. The outer screen is a proper flagship phone, the inner screen has almost no crease, both are brighter than the Z Fold 5. I would pay more for the OnePlus, but the fact that it is cheaper just seals the deal for me. Unless Samsung releases an ultra with a built in a pen and a 200mp main cam I just don't see me considering it.
This is only US pricing, though, and it’s possible other markets will vary.
Beyond that, the same report also brings out that Samsung will offer three mainly color variants for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 – Navy, “Silver Shadow,” and Pink. It’s also very likely that, as with past models, Samsung will also offer some additional colors exclusive to its online store.
What do you think of a more expensive Galaxy Z Fold 6?
More on Galaxy Z Fold 6:
- New Galaxy foldables and watches leak in promo material, details unclear
- Samsung will ‘optimize’ AI for Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6
- Samsung briefly leaked the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in an ad
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