There is no company that has as much impact in the folding phones sector as Samsung. Thanks to the reach of its Flip and Fold devices, the South Korean company has managed to position itself as the leader in a sector where it has virtually no competition. Unfortunately for those interested in this type of mobile options, this lack of rivals is what has caused Samsung to once again refuse the possibility of manufacturing an affordable Z Fold.
As Android Authority indicates in a recent publication, the South Korean company has ruled out the possibility of launching an affordable version of one of its most popular devices, a situation that has dashed the hopes of those who were waiting for a cheaper option. In the past, many rumors pointed to this possibility, but the launch of the Galaxy Z Gold 6 Special Edition was far from that possibility. Instead of being an economical model, it turned out to be a limited version of the device costing over 1,850 euros.
Why doesn’t Samsung launch an affordable version of its folding smartphones?
As the original news article points out, a Samsung official confirmed that they do not have plans to release a lower-priced folding model at this time. Furthermore, he explained that the Special Edition of the device should not be seen as a premium product, but rather as an additional option for users. However, aspects such as the high price of folding smartphones have affected the popularity of these options, as mass adoption has not occurred.
In fact, the price increase as generations pass shows that, despite user interest, companies do not intend to lower the price of folding phones. Still, Samsung continues to dominate this sector and, combined with the fact that they have no plans to release a mid-range model, interest in smartphones with two (or more) screens never quite takes off.
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