The foldable smartphone market has grown significantly over the past few years, with Samsung leading the charge with its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series. However, other major players have been making moves, such as Nubia, which is reportedly working on launching its own foldable phone, the Z60 Fold.
Launch Details
According to a report from PriceBaba, the Nubia Z60 Fold is set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2023 in various markets, with three color variants available. Unfortunately, there are no details about the exact shades of the device. The phone reportedly has the model number NX801J.
Specifications
The Z60 Fold will reportedly feature a 7.3-inch foldable AMOLED display, which is slightly smaller than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Pixel Fold’s foldable displays. There is no word on the outer display specs of the Z60 Fold.
The device is said to feature an unannounced Snapdragon 8 series chipset, although there have been rumors of Qualcomm launching the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC later this year, which could be the processor the Z60 Fold features. The phone will reportedly come with 12GB of RAM and two storage options: 256GB and 512 GB.
Battery and Charging
One of the most exciting aspects of the Nubia Z60 Fold is its battery. According to the leaker, the phone will pack a 5000mAh battery, which would be the biggest battery in any foldable phone launched in the commercial market. The Pixel Fold currently has the lead with a 4821mAh battery. The Z60 Fold is also expected to offer 100W fast charging support, which would be the fastest on any foldable phone to date.
Conclusion
Although there is no official word from Nubia regarding the launch of the Z60 Fold, the specifications and launch details leaked by PriceBaba suggest that it will be a new contender in the foldable smartphone market. While it is unlikely to launch in India, the phone is expected to make its way to other markets later this year. It will be interesting to see how the Nubia Z60 Fold stacks up against the competition from Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, OPPO, Tecno, Vivo, and Google.
