Samsung is reportedly planning a launch New extra-thin foldable phone that’s just 7.7mm thick when foldedThis will make it the world’s thinnest device in its category. Details about the project have been announced Korean Economic Daily Thursday (18).
According to the publication, the head of the South Korean giant’s mobile division, TM Roh, asked engineers to develop a foldable phone as thin as the Galaxy S24 series models, which are between 7.6mm and 8.6mm thick. He also wants a lighter deviceWeighs less than 239 grams.
It is not yet known what the manufacturer will do to reduce the thickness of its future extra-thin foldable smartphone, but it will have to overcome some significant challenges to reach the executive’s desired dimensions. It was also unclear whether and when this gadget would be released..
The report also suggests that Samsung will launch a slim version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 by the end of 2024. 10mm thick and 8-inch screen when openedIt leaves behind the 7.6-inch panel of the version presented last week. It is estimated that the new feature will only be available in Korea and China.
Which is the thinnest foldable mobile phone in the world?
Right now, Honor Magic V3 is the thinnest foldable smartphoneThe model announced last week measures 9.2mm when closed and 4.4mm when open, beating out the Magic V2 from 2023 at 9.9mm when folded and 4.8mm when unfolded.
In contrast, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is thinner and lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 5, but has larger dimensions. 12.1 mm thick when folded, 5.6 mm thick when unfoldedWeighs 239 grams.
Another mobile phone that should be in the fight for the thinnest thickness in the world is the Mix Fold 4, which Xiaomi introduced this Friday (19). It is estimated that the innovation will have only 9.4 mm thickIt is approaching the measures of its Chinese rival.
Source: Tec Mundo
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