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Samsung finally unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold SE a few weeks ago, its thinnest and most expensive foldable ever. Interestingly, the Galaxy Z Fold SE might be the first Samsung foldable to almost lack a crease in the middle of the screen. Also, the Special Edition device is only available in Korea, with rumors saying it’ll also launch in China.
But it looks like the Galaxy Z Fold SE is already a big success for Samsung in its home market. Samsung made two Galaxy Z Fold SE batches available for sale, and the phone sold out both times. While it’s unclear how many Galaxy Z Fold SE units Samsung can even make, it’s still a promising development.
Rather than pining for an ultra-thin Samsung foldable that might never come to international markets, I’ll point you to more exciting rumors about next year’s Samsung foldables. Samsung apparently plans to launch a cheaper Galaxy Z Flip device, and I hope the rumors are genuine this time around.
We saw similar rumors in early 2024: Samsung would make two Galaxy Z Fold phones this year, including the regular Fold 6 and a cheaper version. The rumor then morphed into something else, saying that Samsung would launch a thin Fold-type device. Some reports even said there won’t be a cheap Fold 6 variant in stores, regardless of market.
What we got was a Galaxy Z Fold 6 model that’s more expensive than its predecessor. Then, the Special Edition ultra-thin dropped, featuring an even higher price tag for that slim profile.
The latter turned out to be quite successful in Korea, with Samsung already confirming that it sold out all available stock. Per SamMobile, all the stock sold through local carriers is also sold out.
Regardless of how many units Samsung made, the Galaxy Z Fold SE’s success is great news. Buyers loved the improved form factor, which puts pressure on Samsung to bring the Fold SE’s design to the Fold 7 next year. I explained that not following through would be a major problem for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. You can’t go back to the Fold 6 design if the Fold SE is possible.
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