Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition said to have Samsung's least noticeable display crease yet
Samsung is expected to unveil its next foldable smartphone soon, having already released the Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 (curr. $1,593.90 - 512 GB on Amazon). Since then, the company has introduced not just the Galaxy S24 FE, but also the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. However, it has not done with high-end mobile releases this year just yet.
Allegedly, the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition will debut later this month, details of which we have covered separately. In the meantime, Ice Universe has disclosed new information about the state of the device and how it differs from the existing Galaxy Z Fold6 in a key area.
Apparently, Samsung has done a 'good job in crease control' with the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition, which we would take to mean that it has a less noticeable internal display crease than the Galaxy Z Fold6. Arguably, this is one of the latter's most obvious shortcomings compared to peers like the OnePlus Open, Honor Magic V3 and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
The same is true with the Galaxy Z Fold6's camera hardware and thickness when closed, which both trail competitors. Reportedly, Samsung will achieve a shallower display crease thanks to the usage of Ultra Flexible Glass (UFG). Unfortunately, Samsung is only expected to release the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition in China and South Korea, at least initially. For reference, Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants described UFG in the following terms earlier this year:
UFG...is thicker UTG except in the seam area which will help with scratch resistance, durability and seam visibility.
UFG refers to UTG with uneven thickness, thinner in the seam where it folds, thicker elsewhere to enable a thicker chemical strengthening step resulting in improved scratch resistance, better durability, etc.
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