Samsung has officially revealed its latest foldable smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6. At first glance, the new models might seem similar to their predecessors, but a closer look reveals several key innovations, particularly in AI and software. The Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 bring some notable updates in design and technology. Here’s a quick overview of the specs for both devices:
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Specifications:
- Dimensions and Build: 132.6 x 153.5 x 5.6 mm (unfolded), 68.1 x 153.5 x 12.1 mm (folded), 239g. The phone features Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back, with an aluminium frame and IP48 water resistance (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes).
- Display: The main screen is a 7.60-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1856 x 2160 px. The cover display is a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 968 x 2376 px.
- Chipset: Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, featuring an 8-core CPU and Adreno 750 GPU.
- Memory Options: 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, all with 12GB RAM.
- Operating System: Android 14.
- Cameras: Rear cameras include a 50 MP main sensor, a 10 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultra-wide angle lens. The front cameras include a 4 MP under-display camera and a 10 MP cover camera.
- Battery: 4400mAh with 25W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
- Connectivity: 5G, eSIM, Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC.
- Extras: Side-mounted fingerprint reader, stereo speakers, Samsung DeX support, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Specifications:
- Dimensions and Build: 71.9 x 85.1 x 14.9 mm (folded), 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9 mm (unfolded), 187g. It features a plastic front (when unfolded), Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the back, and an aluminium frame with IP48 water resistance.
- Display: The main screen is a 6.70-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1080 x 2640 px resolution. The cover display is a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED with a 60Hz refresh rate and a 720 x 748 px resolution.
- Chipset: Also powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with an 8-core CPU and Adreno 750 GPU.
- Memory Options: 256GB/512GB storage, with 12GB RAM.
- Operating System: Android 14.
- Cameras: The rear cameras include a 50 MP main sensor and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The front camera has a 10 MP sensor.
- Battery: 4000mAh with 25W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
- Connectivity: 5G, eSIM, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC.
- Extras: Side-mounted fingerprint reader, stereo speakers.
While the hardware updates might not seem groundbreaking, the new foldable has the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processors and features enhanced cooling systems to manage the increased power. The Z Fold6 now offers a wider 6.3-inch cover display with a new aspect ratio for improved usability when the phone is closed.
The Z Flip6 has received several notable upgrades, including a new 50 MP main camera sensor and a larger 4,000 mAh battery despite its slimmer profile. The inclusion of a vapour chamber also enhances its performance. Overall, Samsung’s new foldable promises improved performance and user experience, with a focus on refining the foldable technology rather than dramatic design changes.
