Samsung shuts down rumours about affordable US$500 foldable smartphone

[Redaktion]

A Samsung executive says the company has no plans to launch affordable foldables, refuting earlier rumours. It is also undecided on Fan Edition (FE) variants of the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip phones.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-shuts-down-rumours-about-affordable-US-500-foldable-smartphone.767743.0.html

[Vrvly]

Forget foldables, XR tech (VR,AR,MR) can do a lot more with it's in comparison unlimited space, for 1/3 to 1/4 of phone or foldable price.
They only miss hi end cameras with 5G to compete.
Given their dimensions, 1" sensors are nothing, 15x zoom easily, what 8" screen, try 150".
Some still don't get it.
It's almost scary how AR or VR is close to real life wjen trying it on, you will think it's for real.
No other device can do that.

The only problem is the law that ban it's usage in vehicles.
Having thermovision for example would make roads so much safer at night against animals.
FPV videos and hands-free life.
Big screen, small device.
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Folds are too late to the party.

[A]

They only miss hi end cameras with 5G to compete.

Nausea
Looking like an idiot
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If they don't fix these three XR gear will remain enthusiast-only, like Folds.