Samsung Could Launch an Affordable Foldable Phone Next Year

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There is no doubt that Samsung is singlehandedly responsible for bringing foldable phones to the market and starting a trend that we are now seeing in full swing. However, the one thing with most foldable phones that prevents most people from choosing them is the price, but that could change as the South Korean tech giant releases a more affordable foldable next year.

Based on a new report citing supply chain sources, Samsung is planning on launching a foldable phone that caters to the mid-range segment, and this could happen next year. This is not the first time we have heard this, as in the past, we did hear about how there could be a Fan Edition foldable device.

Sadly, there is not much information available to begin with. But Samsung releasing an affordable foldable phone makes a lot more sense than some might think. For instance, the Galaxy Z Flip starts at $999, and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 starts at $1,799. There is a gap somewhere in the middle, but a mid-range phone probably means that there is going to be a foldable device that will cost less than $999, which is a great thing for those who are willing to take a foldable device for a test drive.

However, a mid-range foldable device does raise some questions. For starters, are there going to be any corners cut in terms of the durability of the device, since that is what most people look at when they are thinking about buying a foldable? Or is Samsung going to keep the durability good and make some compromises towards the specs? The second one should be the case because an affordable foldable phone that is not durable is not going to do anyone any good.

As far as the launch is concerned, we are hoping that Samsung will introduce it next year along with the remaining