Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim Coming With Titanium Backplate

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim which is expected to come with a new titanium backplate. (photo: x @androidcentral)

JAKARTA - Samsung is reportedly preparing for the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim which is expected to come with a new titanium backplate. According to a recent report from The Elec, Samsung is in the final stages of deciding whether to use stainless steel or titanium for this part, which will be the company's first time using titanium material on their foldable devices.

Titanium, which is stronger and lighter than stainless steel, is expected to increase device durability, which is often a concern for foldable device buyers. However, the use of titanium is likely to remove support for the S Pen on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim, as this material can interfere with digitizers that recognize stylus inputs.

This backplate is a supporting structure between the foldable panel and the hinge of the device, and is not the same as the back of the device which is usually made of glass. To date, Samsung has used stainless steel or carbon fiber for backplates, but this time they are considering switching to titanium.

Several components of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim have entered the mass production stage, and the final decision on the material backplate is expected to be made soon. The launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim is expected to take place in the fourth quarter of this year, but is likely to only be available in China and South Korea. Even so, this innovation may be applied to the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7, making it an interesting change.