Samsung Malaysia promises their thinnest, lightest foldable smartphones yet - finally solving the portability problem that's plagued foldables since day one
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Remember when Samsung dropped the first Galaxy Fold back in 2019 and everyone collectively went "whoa, but also... yikes"? Sure, it was groundbreaking - a phone that unfolds into a tablet seemed like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. But let's be honest: those early foldables were thick, heavy, and about as pocket-friendly as carrying around a small brick.
Fast forward to 2024, and Samsung's finally cracking the code on what foldable phones should actually be: genuinely portable devices that don't require you to upgrade your pants just to carry them around.
The Foldable Evolution Nobody Talks About
Here's the thing about foldable phones that most tech reviews gloss over - they've always had an identity crisis. On one hand, you've got this amazing large screen that's perfect for multitasking, watching videos, or getting actual work done on the go. On the other hand, you've got a device that's often too chunky and awkward for everyday use.
Samsung's been quietly working on this problem for five years now, and their latest Galaxy Z series represents what might be the sweet spot everyone's been waiting for. The company claims this generation is their "thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet" - marketing speak that actually seems to have some substance behind it this time.
Why This Actually Matters
The real breakthrough isn't just about making phones thinner for the sake of it. It's about finally delivering on the original promise of foldable technology: giving users the best of both worlds without the compromises that made early adopters feel like beta testers.
Think about how you actually use your phone throughout the day. You're constantly pulling it out of pockets, using it one-handed while walking, or quickly checking notifications. The bulkier early foldables made all of these everyday interactions awkward. If Samsung's managed to slim things down while maintaining durability, that's genuinely game-changing.
The company's been taking notes from other industries to solve the engineering challenges - particularly around creating hinges that can withstand daily wear and tear while keeping the overall device profile manageable. Their focus on making displays that can actually fold (without breaking after a few months) has been a multi-year engineering project that's finally paying dividends.
The "Ultra Experience" Promise
Samsung's teasing what they call "the Ultra experience" with this new lineup, which suggests they're bringing some of their flagship Galaxy S Ultra features to the foldable form factor. For a series that's always been about productivity and multitasking, this could mean better cameras, more processing power, and enhanced software features that actually take advantage of the unique foldable design.
The timing feels right too. We're at a point where foldable technology has matured enough that it's not just for tech enthusiasts willing to live with quirks and compromises. If Samsung's delivered on their promises of improved durability alongside the thinner, lighter design, we might finally be looking at foldables that regular consumers will actually want to buy and use daily.
The real test, of course, will be whether these improvements translate to real-world use and, crucially, whether Samsung can deliver all this without a price tag that makes your wallet fold in half. Should Samsung achieve what was achievable with Honor Fold V3 or better, then Honor will have something to worry about in a form of a fierce competition with Samsung. Let's just hope that Samsung is capable to give Honor a run for their money.
- PakChaq Riq
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