On Wednesday, Samsung Electronics unveiled the much-anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 at its latest Galaxy Unpacked event. These new models represent the latest in foldable technology, featuring significant advancements and enhancements over their predecessors. With a focus on integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities and robust hardware, these devices are set to make a mark in the foldable smartphone market.
Advanced AI Features and Powerful Performance
Both the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 come with support for Samsung’s Galaxy AI features as well as Google’s Circle to Search feature and Gemini AI chatbot. These AI integrations aim to enhance user experience by offering smarter, more intuitive interactions. At the heart of these devices is the custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, ensuring powerful performance and efficient multitasking.
In an unprecedented move, Samsung has committed to providing seven years of Android OS and security updates for both devices, highlighting the company’s focus on long-term customer satisfaction and device longevity.
Pricing and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is available starting at $1,899 (approximately Rs. 1,58,600) for the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. For those requiring more storage, there are 512GB and 1TB variants priced at $2,019 (roughly Rs. 1,68,600) and $2,259 (about Rs. 1,88,700), respectively.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 comes in a 12GB + 256GB configuration priced at $1,099 (roughly Rs. 91,800), with a higher storage variant of 512GB priced at $1,219 (about Rs. 1,01,800).
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is offered in Navy, Pink, and Silver Shadow, while the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is available in Blue, Mint, Silver Shadow, and Yellow. Additionally, customers purchasing from Samsung’s online store can choose exclusive colors: Crafted Black and White for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Crafted Black, White, and Peach for the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Pre-orders for both models are now open, and they will officially hit the shelves on July 24.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Specifications and Features
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a dual-SIM handset that runs on Android 14 with Samsung’s One UI 6.1.1 on top. It boasts a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy Mobile Platform from Qualcomm, paired with 12GB of RAM.
The outer display is a 6.3-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a resolution of 968×2,376 pixels and a pixel density of 410ppi. The inner display is a 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display with a resolution of 1,856×2,160 pixels and a pixel density of 374ppi. Both screens feature an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6’s camera setup includes a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera with dual pixel autofocus, optical image stabilization (OIS), and an f/1.8 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 123-degree field-of-view, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera. The device also features a 10-megapixel front-facing camera on the cover display with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 4-megapixel under-display camera on the inner screen with an f/2.8 aperture.
Storage options for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 go up to 1TB, and connectivity features include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC. The phone includes an array of sensors: accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, e-compass, hall sensor, proximity sensor, and an ambient light sensor.
The device is powered by a 4,400mAh battery with 25W wired charging support, along with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and Wireless PowerShare. It has an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance and features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. The dimensions are 153.5×68.1×12.1mm when folded and 153.5×132.6×5.6mm when unfolded, weighing 239g.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Specifications and Features
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 also runs on Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1 and offers dual-SIM connectivity. It is powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset as the Z Fold 6, with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
The cover display is a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 720×748 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The main inner display is a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display with a resolution of 1,080×2,640 pixels and an adaptive refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz.
The camera system on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 includes a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera with dual pixel autofocus, OIS, and an f/1.8 aperture, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 123-degree field-of-view. It also has a 10-megapixel front camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
Connectivity and sensor options are identical to the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with the same charging specifications as the Fold 6. It also features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance. The dimensions are 85.1×71.9×14.9mm when folded and 165.1×71.9×6.9mm when unfolded, weighing 187g.