Last updated: May 7th, 2024 at 16:11 UTC+02:00
Third-party screen protectors designed for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 have emerged in a series of photos earlier today, and they seemingly confirm a couple of critical design changes.
Although the Galaxy Z Fold 6 might not look all that different from its predecessor, it does seem to employ sharper edges and flatter surfaces. A photo of a cover screen protector (via @UniverseIce) also seems to reconfirm that the eternal display does indeed have sharper corners and thinner bezels all around.
More importantly, this cover screen protector suggests that Samsung is still searching for the sweet spot when it comes to the width of the Z Fold series’ cover screen.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 to have a wider cover screen
According to this photo, the distance between the side bezels of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 screen protector is 60.2 mm. In contrast, the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s screen protector clocks in at a narrower 57.4mm.
Although these screen protectors might not perfectly match the dimensions of the cover screens they’re supposed to protect, these measurements suggest that Samsung might be trying to find the sweet spot.
The company may have realized that the Z Fold series’ cover screen is a bit too narrow to fully replace a standard Galaxy phone. And as a result, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 could have a slightly wider cover display than its predecessors. If that’s the case, the upcoming foldable flagship phone might be easier to use when folded.
It might not seem like much, but a few millimeters can make a big difference when you’re dealing with these types of mobile devices.
Furthermore, considering that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 might have flatter surfaces and square corners all around, the upcoming foldable flagship could feel vastly different from its predecessors, even if it might end up looking like another incremental design refresh.
Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in early July at the next Unpacked event, which should be hosted in Paris, two weeks after the Olympic 2024 Games begin.