As for a cheaper alternative, Samsung appears to have no plans to make a cheaper foldable, with an official saying to Korean outlet Sisa Journal (translated for Korean), “As of now, we have no plans to release a separate product with a lower price.” It doesn’t really get any clearer than that.

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Following the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition launch, Samsung confirmed it has no plans to release a cheaper foldable. The company should instead focus on regaining its reputation by using innovative new technologies on its foldable phones to help justify their steep price.