It's rumored to have a bigger display too. We are less than two months away from the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 launch event, but we are getting a spicy...
The point of a samsung flagship is access to the S-pen. Specially in a form factor that turns into a small tablet. This defeats the purpose of a foldable. Who cares about an extra millimeter?
I agree with you but a ton of people don't so I think this is a good compromise. Give all the people who want a wide unwieldy, slim foldable for those who want it and charge them the premium for it. Just don't touch my pen capable, comfortably one-handed thick and narrow Fold.