What to know
- Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 with upgraded specs and AI features
- Both foldables boast Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chips and IP48 water/dust resistance
- Z Flip 6 gets major camera and battery upgrades, while Z Fold 6 sees incremental improvements
Samsung has finally lifted the curtain on its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, at its Unpacked event in Paris. The tech giant’s newest offerings bring a mix of refinements and notable upgrades to the table, aiming to cement Samsung’s position at the forefront of the foldable market.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6, Samsung’s book-style foldable, retains its familiar form factor but comes with some nifty improvements. It sports a 7.6-inch main display with a whopping 2,600 nits peak brightness, ensuring content remains visible even under the harshest sunlight. The cover display gets a slight bump to 6.3 inches, offering more real estate for quick interactions.
Under the hood, the Z Fold 6 is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, paired with 12GB of RAM. While the camera setup remains unchanged from its predecessor, the device sheds some weight, coming in at 239 grams – a welcome change for users who found previous iterations a tad heavy.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6, on the other hand, brings more substantial upgrades to the table. The clamshell foldable now boasts a 50MP main camera, a significant jump from the 12MP sensor of its predecessor. Battery life, often a pain point for Flip users, sees a boost with a larger 4,000mAh battery. The Flip 6 also gets the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 treatment and an upgrade to 12GB of RAM.
Both devices introduce a feature that’s music to the ears of foldable enthusiasts – IP48 water and dust resistance. This marks a significant step forward in durability for foldable phones, addressing one of the key concerns users have had with the form factor.
Samsung has also baked in some unique features to sweeten the deal. The Z Flip 6’s cover screen now supports an AI-powered Interpreter Mode, breaking down language barriers on the go. Meanwhile, the Z Fold 6 introduces enhanced multitasking capabilities, allowing users to run up to three apps simultaneously on its spacious main display.
Here’s a quick rundown of the key specs for both devices.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 specs
- Main display: 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
- Cover display: 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- RAM: 12GB Storage: 512GB
- Main camera: 50MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide,
- Selfie camera: 10MP telephoto
- Battery: 4,400mAh
- Weight: 239g
Galaxy Z Flip 6 specs
- Main display: 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
- Cover display: 3.4-inch Super AMOLED
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- RAM: 12GB
- Storage: 256GB
- Main camera: 50MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide
- Battery: 4,000mAh
- Weight: 187g
With these new offerings, Samsung has thrown down the gauntlet in the foldable arena. As the dust settles from the Unpacked event, all eyes will be on how these devices perform in the real world and whether they can fold the competition in half.
