Samsung is ramping up the production of foldable phones. Recently, reports say that the South Korean tech firm is planning to deliver the next-gen foldable in the next two years.
Notably, these models are set to cost $800 and below. However, the problem is there could be a downgrade that could happen. As we know, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is priced at $1,799 so some adjustments should be made to make them more appealing to the customers.
How can Samsung achieve to release a cheaper yet worthy smartphone that everyone can afford to buy?
Could Samsung Make Cheaper Foldables?
Lowering the prices of smartphones is not a walk in the park. Samsung should consider many things first before rolling out the products at a low price.
To be fair, many tech firms are struggling in production since the manpower is limited. With the continuous layoffs that happen in the industry, it's no wonder that companies have been dealing with not just external but internal issues, as well.
Speaking of foldables, if Samsung wants to market them to a big pool of buyers, there's a need to change something about them. Here are some of the best ideas that they could potentially follow to make it happen.
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No to Under-Display Camera
The under-display setup is becoming common these days and Samsung quickly utilized it. The company's Galaxy Z Fold 3 has this feature that's never been seen before on other flagships.
Since it's a new feature that has recently come to other handsets, it will take some time for the users before they get used to it. The under-display feature could be mass-adopted in the future if it's successful in the long run.
For now, Samsung needs to get back to the classic hole-punch display if they want to release affordable foldable phones in the next coming years.
Midrange Processors
One of the most important metrics that a user searches for in a smartphone is how powerful its processor is. Currently, the Flip 3 model sports a very efficient chip in the form of Snapdragon 888. However, it's not appealing to many because of its price.
If Samsung is planning to create a foldable under $800, they need to consider putting midrange chips on the devices. This is a good approach to attract more customers to the market. After all, prices are what matter most for the majority of the buyers.
Stick to Wired Charging
Wireless charging is the trend for the new-gen smartphones. MagSafe is currently one of the most popular charging technologies that continues to impress people at the moment.
For the part of Samsung, the Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 both support the feature. However, it's not yet mass adopted to the point that midrange variants have it.
Although wireless charging sounds good on paper, Samsung can still use wired charging for its future foldables so they could achieve a consumer-friendly price.
With that in mind, they could follow what OnePlus has been doing for its flagships for the past years. It's a good business strategy to keep the prices at a stable level without compensating for the quality of the handhelds.
If you miss Samsung's Galaxy XCover phones, How to Geek explains why you should go for its new model. Aside from swappable batteries, it's a good pick because of its durability and customizability.
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Written by Joseph Henry
