The Galaxy Z Fold 6 could borrow more tricks from the Galaxy S24 Ultra

What do you want to know

• Rumors indicate that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be the world’s first foldable phone with a titanium frame, potentially significantly differentiating it from its predecessors.
• While switching to titanium may improve durability, it could also come with a higher price tag, although nothing is confirmed yet.
• Speculation suggests that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 could launch in July.

Samsung has decided to go with a titanium frame for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and now it appears the company is planning to use the same material for its next foldable phone.

According to leaker @Tech_Reve on X (formerly Twitter), the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is rumored to ditch the aluminum frame of the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and opt for a titanium frame instead (via Android Font). If true, Samsung’s next foldable phone would be the world’s first to feature a titanium frame.

This saves a previous rumor hinting at Samsung’s decision to adopt a titanium frame for its upcoming book-style foldable. This is a change we’ve already seen with Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, using titanium in a phone generally increases the cost.

Since Samsung already made the change with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, it seems likely that the company will do the same with the Galaxy Z Fold 6. However, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that this change doesn’t result in a price increase.

At present, it’s unclear whether Samsung will stick with the same Grade 2 titanium frame found on the Galaxy S24 Ultra or opt for a higher-grade version.

We’ve already gotten a glimpse of leaked renders showing what the Galaxy Z Fold 6 might look like, but they didn’t exactly excite us. It is also said that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 could feature a better UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) display for a smoother touch experience and greater durability.

Recent rumors suggest that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 are expected to debut in July, arriving a year after their predecessors. There’s also a rumor circulating about the possibility of a more affordable version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 this year, potentially dubbed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE.

It makes perfect sense that Samsung would go out of its way to distinguish the cheaper alternative from the higher-end Galaxy Z Fold 6. Similar to its predecessor, the latter will come with S-Pen support, a feature that might be missing in the FE variant. The potential addition of a titanium frame will further distinguish it from the cheaper model.