It’s been a while, but Samsung has finally unveiled its latest foldables. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has made its debut, showcasing a range of impressive features and improvements.
A bigger battery, better performance and and more external screen functionality are encouraging, but are they enough of an upgrade compared to last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Here’s a look at everything the Galaxy Z Flip 6 has to offer.
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When was the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 released?
Samsung revealed the Galaxy Z Flip 6 at a Galaxy Unpacked event on 10 July 2024.
The phone is on sale now, having been released on 24 July 2024.
As a reminder, here are the dates when the previous generations were released:
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 – August 2021
- Galaxy Z Flip 4 – August 2022
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 – July 2023
How much does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 cost?
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 starts from £1,049/$1,099.99 for 256GB of storage. You can also opt for a bigger 512GB model, which is £1,149/$1,199.99.
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Here are the respective starting prices of its predecessors at launch:
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 (8GB/256GB) – £1,049/$999
- Galaxy Z Flip 4 (8GB/128GB) – £999/$999
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 (8GB/128GB) – £949/$999
As you can see, starting price of the Z Flip 6 is the same as the Z Flip 5 in the UK, but $100 more expensive in the US.
What specs and features does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 have?
Design
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 maintains a nearly identical design to the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
The most visible changes in appearance, however, can be seen in a bold camera design, coresponding to four new colour options: Blue, Yellow, Silver Shadow and Mint.
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The phone measures 71.9 x 85.1 x 14.9mm when folded and 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9mm when unfolded, weights 187g and has an IP48 rating against dust and water.
It is also highly customisable, offering interactive wallpapers that respond to touch and movement, as well as generative wallpaper feature and wallpaper suggestions to suit your style.
Displays
The main screen is a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (2640 x 1080) and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The cover screen is a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED display (720 x 748). Both screens are identical to the Z Flip 5, and protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
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Performance
Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, an overclocked version of Qualcomm’s flagship chipset that’s specifically optimised for Samsung devices.
It’s paired with 12GB of RAM, plus 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of internal storage.
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It also features the first vapor chamber in the Galaxy Z Flip series, which should offer both powerful performance and efficient cooling.
Cameras
The Z Flip 6 comes equipped with a high-resolution camera system, including a 50Mp main camera – that’s the same one you’ll find in the Galaxy S24+.
It’s joined by a 12Mp ultrawide lens, though there’s still no telephoto. On the inside, there’s a 10Mp selfie camera at the top of the display.
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The camera setup is enhanced with AI-powered portraits, auto zoom capabilities and supposedly better performance in third-party apps like Instagram. It also features FlexCam, which can auto-detect subjects and optimise the frame for the best possible shot, all without the need for manual adjustments.
Battery & charging
The device boasts a 4000mAh battery, the largest ever in a Galaxy Z Flip series, which supports 25W wired charging speed and Fast Wireless Charging 2.0. Samsung claims the phone can charge up to 50% in around 30 minutes.
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For reference, although the Z Flip 5 delivered all-day battery life, charging was where it really lagged behind, with maximum speeds of just 25W (and no charger in the box), it only reached 40% charge in 30 minutes.
You also still get the Z Flip 5’s 15W wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
Software
The Z Flip 6 runs Samsung’s One UI 6 software, which is based on Android 14.
All the Z Flip 5’s unique features are still here, plus a few new ones. These include suggested replies on the cover screen, which analyses the last 10 messages to provide context-aware suggestions, plus the Flexmode two-way translation. You also get various widgets for enhancing productivity and functionality without needing to open the device.
What’s more, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will get seven years of updates, aligning with the Galaxy S24 series and becoming the gold standard with regards to foldables.
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Look out for our full review of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 soon. In the meantime, learn more about the Galaxy Z Fold 6 that launched alongside it, and our guide to the best foldables that they’ll be up against.
Author: Artur Tomala, Mobile Writer, Tech Advisor
Artur is a Mobile Writer at Tech Advisor, where he covers a range of smartphone, tablet and smartwatch-related topics. He has been working in the tech industry since 2021, including time spent leading a team focused on mobile news, reviews and product rankings. As an ambassador for the productivity app Notion, he runs training workshops and creates advanced templates to help people stay organised and productive.