Cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 might launch at the same time as the iPhone 16

I probably made it clear by now that I'm very excited about the prospect of seeing Samsung launch a cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 this year, even though I'm a longtime iPhone user who is likely to upgrade to one of the iPhone 16 models. The reason is actually quite simple.

Foldable phone tech has matured to a point where manufacturing more affordable devices is possible without compromising the integrity of its components. 

Meanwhile, more expensive foldable phones can feature great battery life and cameras. They're becoming thinner than ever. All these innovations will make the foldable iPhone/iPad happen in the coming years, and that's my endgame. 

Price is another, and these devices have to go mainstream so vendors can reduce production costs and pass those savings to buyers. 

That's why a rumor earlier this week that the cheap Galaxy Z Fold 6 might cost around $800 in Korea was so exciting to me. Now, a new report from Samsung's home country offers more details about Samsung's plans for this year's foldables. If accurate, we'll see the cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 in stores in September. That's when Apple should launch the iPhone 16 series.

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