Samsung is preparing to launch its latest generation of foldable and flip smartphones at the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event. The event is expected to include the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, as well as new accessories such as the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch 7, and Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Although Samsung hasn’t officially revealed any details about the event yet, leaked teasers suggest that it will be held in the second week of July. Well-known tipster Evan Blass posted an official-looking GIF on X (formerly Twitter) that suggests the Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 10. This date matches recent reports that suggested the same timing for Samsung’s big launch.

According to Smartprix, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 price in the US has been leaked. The phone will be available in three storage options: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. Unfortunately, all of these variants will be more expensive than last year’s model.

Galaxy Z Fold6 (256GB): $1899.99
Galaxy Z Fold6 (512GB): $2019.99
Galaxy Z Fold6 (1TB): $2259.99

The foldable will come in three colours: Navy, Silver Shadow, and Pink. Weighing 239 grams, it is lighter than its previous model, which weighed 253 grams. The $100 price hike is expected to be reflected across all variants globally, including markets like India, where foldables are among the most expensive smartphones.

Despite the price hike, Samsung is expected to offer attractive introductory deals. Customers who pre-book the Galaxy Z Fold6 can enjoy free storage upgrades and discounted accessory bundles. Details about these pre-booking offers should be available online soon.

In July 2023, Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold5 at $1,800 for the 256GB base model. Given the average conversion rate, it should have been priced around Rs 1,47,600 in India but was priced at Rs 1,54,999, five percent higher. With the leaked Galaxy Z Fold6 price of $1,900, this works out to be around Rs 1,58,777.30. Considering similar pricing strategies, the Galaxy Z Fold6 could be priced around Rs 1,66,715.85, potentially translating to Rs 1,69,999 or Rs 1,74,999.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is turning out to be an important release for the company, featuring advanced AI capabilities and a lightweight design. However, the increased price could be a point of contention for potential buyers. As the launch draws closer, more details about the offers and the exact price will emerge, giving consumers a clearer picture of what to expect from Samsung’s latest foldable.