Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Unveiled for $1,099: Here’s What’s New
Jul. 10, 2024After a barrage of leaks and rumors about Samsung’s upcoming devices, the Korean giant has launched its latest foldable devices in Galaxy Unpacked, alongside the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch 7 series. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 succeeds the Flip 5 and here’s everything you need to know about what it brings to the table.
Galaxy Z Flip 6: Build and Design
It would be hard to make out the differences between the last generation of Flip and the Z Flip 6 when it comes to build and design. The dimensions are identical, i.e.,165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mmwhen unfolded and85.1 x 71.9 x 14.9 mmwhen unfolded. The only difference is in the thickness when unfolded. The Flip 6 is 0.2 mm slimmer but the weight remains the same, i.e.,187 grams.
The chassis is made of aluminum, while the backs are made of glass. The inner display is plastic and has no protection, but the cover screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Samsung claims the hinge is more durable this time around. Another aesthetic change is the rings around the camera lenses at the back which match the device’s color, giving it a nice touch.
The Flip 6 uses the QualcommSnapdragon 8 Gen 3which promises over50% performance improvementover 8 Gen 2 (comparison). Qualcomm also claims significant improvements in the battery life due to the change in core setup and architecture. For those unaware, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 features a 1+3+2+2 setup with:
Qualcomm also claims around 40% improvement in GPU. The 8 Gen 3 is no stranger and has already been used in many flagship devices. Overall, the Z Flip 6 with the 8 Gen 3 should fly in day-to-day and heavy tasks.
There’s virtually no change in the main display; It’s the same6.7-inch1080 x 2640 pixelsAMOLED 2Xpanel with120 Hzrefresh rate and1750 nitsof peak brightness. What has changed is the secondary cover display, which now usesIPSinstead of AMOLED, a downgrade in our books. It’s still a3.4-inchdisplay with 720 x 748 pixels resolution.
Samsung has on paper tried solving one of the major issues with the Z Flip series, i.e., the subpar battery life. The Z Flip 6 now features a4,000 mAh battery, and it now charges faster at45W. The company claims you can get around two hours of extra juice out of it on LTE.
The cameras are another area where the Z Flip 6 has received an upgrade. The primary sensor has been swapped with a50 MP f/1.8unit for sharper images and in-sensor zoom. The secondary is a 12 MP f/2.2 Ultrawide snapper. The selfie camera remains unchanged and is the same 10 MP f/2.2 snapper.
There’s no change on the connectivity front. You getWi-Fi 6E,Bluetooth 5.3, and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor remains unchanged as well.
What has changed is the RAM capacity. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 now comes with 12GB RAM on both 256GB and 512GB storage variants. The storage isUFS 4.0and the RAM type isLPDDR5. This change could be to make AI features faster and more responsive.
Although One UI 7 based onAndroid 15isn’t far from now, the Z Flip 6 will run One UI 6.1 based on Android 14 out of the box. And since the Pixels have upped the ante for updates, the Galaxy Flip 6 will receive7 years of major Android updates.
There is a $100 bump in Z Flip 6 pricing. The base 12 GB + 256 GB variant costs$1,099, whereas the 12 GB + 512 GB variant costs $1,199. The foldable is now available for pre-orders on Samsung’s website and will start shipping this month.
And that’s everything about the new Galaxy Z Flip 6. A faster processor, larger battery and faster charging, increased RAM capacity, better primary camera, and downgraded cover display. Do let us know your thoughts on the Z Flip 6 in the comments.
