That price hike could be due to the new software promises Samsung is making. Smartprix says that Samsung will offer seven years of Android updates and security patches when it launches the S24 FE. That matches Google’s new (ish) promise on updates and Apple’s unofficial seven-year policy.

Pre-orders for the S24 FE appear to be at least momentarily open prematurely, starting at $650. Samsung’s formal launch of the phone has been expected for later this week.

The Galaxy Z Fold6 is built tough with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is IP48 water resistant. It comes pre-intalled with a screen protector so you can fold and unfold without a problem. It’s been tested for at least 200,

This is the cheapest unlocked price so far for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and a great option if you're looking to buy a device outright without the usual trade-in rebate or unlimited plan at one of the major carriers.

The latest Honor Magic V3 is an engineering marvel in the foldable phone segment - and a sign of better things to come in the U.S.