Just a week after unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, Samsung has sparked speculation again with whispers of a potential third foldable - the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra or Fold 6 Slim.

Limited Release in Asia on the Horizon?

A recent leak sheds light on a possible October launch for this new foldable, though initial availability might be restricted to South Korea and China.  Positive reception could lead to a wider release, but details remain unconfirmed.

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China's W Series Naming Convention Might Apply

The leak suggests the phone might be called the Samsung W25 in China, aligning with Samsung's existing foldable naming convention in that region (W series).

Thinner Profile, Bigger Display, No S Pen Support?

Before the Fold 6's release, rumors swirled about a second Fold device for 2024.  The Z Fold 6 Ultra/Slim is expected to boast a larger display and a slimmer profile compared to the standard Fold 6.  To achieve this thinner design, the South Korean tech giant might have sacrificed S Pen support, Phone Arena reports.

Competing with China's Sleek Foldables?

The potential Z Fold 6 Ultra/Slim could be Samsung's answer to the wave of sleek foldables emerging from Chinese competitors.  Phones like the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 (expected to be under 10mm when folded) and the recently launched Honor Magic V3 are putting pressure on Samsung to innovate.

This way, Samsung could finally catch up with the regional handsets to attract more potential customers in the long run.

It's important to remember that these are just rumors at this stage.  Samsung hasn't made any official announcements.  If the Z Fold 6 Ultra/Slim is indeed in development, expect more leaks and details to surface in the coming months.

Right now, it's possible that Samsung is "cooking" something bigger to effectively penetrate the Chinese market. In our previous report, we wrote that the company is planning to create China-focused AI features.

Since Samsung is having a hard time in this region with only less than 1% market share, it needs to make big moves that will encourage Huawei or any Chinese smartphone users to switch to its brand.

In another Samsung-related news, popular tech tipster Ming-Chi Kuo said that the Galaxy S25 series will rely on Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chips. This means that the upcoming lineup is expected to be more expensive since this is a premium processor for smartphones.

With the increasing AI demand, Samsung should be on the right track in releasing AI functionalities on mobile. It's simply an effective way to lure more customers to its products.

For those wondering why Samsung might not use Exynos chips this time, there's a clear reason why. It is because the company is preparing it to equip in some Galaxy S models.

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