In this edition of Inside, we have some exciting news for you. The “budget” version of the Galaxy Z Fold6 is set to be more affordable than initially expected. Sony has teased the release of a new series of Xperia 3 smartphones, while HMD may bring back another Nokia “push-button” phone. Additionally, Xiaomi 15 is rumored to be a relatively compact smartphone. Let’s dive into the details:
The “budget” version of the Galaxy Z Fold6 will be cheaper than expected
According to reports from the GSMArena portal, the special version of the folding smartphone Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is expected to be more affordable than the base model due to certain hardware differences, such as a camera set from the Galaxy Z Fold5. If the speculations are true, the device could be priced at $799, which is more than half the price of the Galaxy Z Fold5 at its launch. The price of the standard version of the Galaxy Z Fold6 has not been disclosed yet.
Sony hinted at the release of a new series of Xperia 3 smartphones
Sony recently shared a mysterious teaser featuring the number 3, hinting at the potential release of a new series of Xperia 3 smartphones. Speculations suggest that Sony might unveil three secrets in the month of March, indicated by the number 3 in the teaser image. While technical details about the new smartphones are yet to be revealed, it’s expected to bridge the gap between the flagship Xperia 1 and the more budget-friendly Xperia 5.
HMD may re-release another Nokia “push-button”
HMD recently posted a cryptic message on social media platform X, featuring an image of a phone next to a balloon and the phrase “It’s my birthday.” Fans speculate that this could hint at the re-launch of the Nokia 3210 model, first released on March 18, 1999. It’s possible that HMD plans to equip this once-popular push-button phone with a 4G modem, similar to previous Nokia “remakes.” However, no official confirmation has been provided yet.
Xiaomi 15 will be a relatively compact smartphone
Insider Digital Chat Station revealed that Xiaomi 15 will feature a display similar in size to Xiaomi 13/14 models, with a screen diagonal of 6.36 inches. This suggests that the device will be relatively compact compared to other smartphones in the market. While no additional details were shared, the ITHome portal predicts that the flagship phone will run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, include a Goodix fingerprint scanner, and house a “large” battery, with mass production expected to commence in September 2024.
Source: 4PDA