Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE tipped instead of Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra

The situation surrounding the Galaxy Z Fold 6 launch is getting more and more complicated. A recent report suggested that the vanilla model could launch alongside the ‘Ultra’ variant. A new report says the exact opposite. A report from Korea claims that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE will launch instead of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, in addition to the vanilla model.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE is tipped to launch instead of the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra

This information comes from The Bell, a South Korean publication, and it has been reshared by Revegnus, a tipster. Do note that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE may not be the final name, and there’s also a chance it may not launch during the second Unpacked event in July.

That device could launch later in the year, Revegnus notes. He says that a fouth quarter of 2024 is also a possibility if the launch doesn’t occur in July. That could create some breathing room for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, and give Samsung a new foldable device to offer for the holidays.

One thing worth noting is that Samsung Mobile head, TM Roh, allegedly “holds a negative perception of budget foldables”. That is not a good sign, of course, but despite that, it seems like Samsung will go ahead with a more budget ‘Fold’ device.

The ‘FE’ model will not offer support for the S Pen stylus

It is also said that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE will be inferior to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 from the specifications standpoint, while it also won’t support an S Pen stylus, unlike its sibling.

We assume that the ‘FE’ model will also have an inferior SoC, compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 6. We can only guess what that SoC will be at this point, though. Samsung could include one of its own chips, or go for a more affordable Snapdragon chip. There’s even a chance one of MediaTek’s processors will be used.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 are said to arrive in the first half of July. July 10 is tipped as the launch date and the launch event could take place in Paris, France. The Galaxy Ring is also said to be launching alongside these foldables.