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Samsung is only hours away from unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Its sixth-gen foldables bring a handful of notable upgrades over the 2023 lineup. However, unlike in the past, the industry is equally excited about software prowess as hardware upgrades. This is all thanks to the new AI features Samsung has developed. A market study says AI will help improve sales of the new Galaxy foldables.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 sales to grow about 30% thanks to AI
Leading market research firm Counterpoint says Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 sales could grow by 30% compared to the fifth-gen models. The updated Galaxy AI suite, which includes AI features introduced with the Galaxy S24 series and some new tools, will be a key sales driver. If the company achieves sales growth anywhere close to that figure, we are staring at record-high sales of Galaxy foldables.
The firm further adds that Samsung’s continued investment in mobile AI features and experiences will help it register a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 18% in the foldable smartphone segment over the next four years. The Korean firm is estimated to capture 35% of the global foldable market by 2028. These investments might allow it to remain a global leader in the rapidly expanding market.
It is worth noting that Galaxy AI also helped Samsung sell more Galaxy S24 phones. A survey revealed that many people purchased the new Galaxy flagships over competing products for their AI features. The company would be looking to replicate the success in the foldable segment. AI might be a key differentiator for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 against their rivals, most of which are playing the hardware game.
The new foldables will debut several new AI features
The report doesn’t specify the new AI features Samsung will introduce with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. However, leaks have already spilled beans on a few tools. Among those is a sketch-to-drawing tool that lets you quickly turn rough sketches into a proper drawing or image. Tipster Ice Universe has been frequently talking about it on X, calling it the best AI feature on mobile devices yet.
The tipster also recently shared a sample of this tool. As you can see below, it turned that rough drawing of a butterfly over a finger into a realistic butterfly. It looks like a real butterfly is sitting on the finger. Hopefully, Samsung has readied many more such impressive AI features for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Some of those features may trickle down to older foldables and flagships later.
