Samsung Releases Galaxy Z Fold6 with Design Tweaks and Powerful Chipset
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold6, the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold5. The new foldable boasts several improvements, aiming to compete with rivals like the Honor Magic V2 and OnePlus Open.
Here's a rundown of the key features:
- Design: The Galaxy Z Fold6 is slimmer and lighter than its predecessor, weighing 239g. It features a more compact design when closed, measuring 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm.
- Durability: Notably, Samsung has incorporated IP48 dust and water resistance, a significant upgrade from the IPX8 rating of its predecessor.
- Display: The Fold6 retains the dual-display setup, with a 6.3-inch outer display (2,376 x 968 pixels) and a 7.6-inch inner display (2,160 x 1,865 pixels). Both offer a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Performance: Under the hood, the Z Fold6 gets a considerable boost with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chipset.
- Camera: The camera system remains largely unchanged from the Galaxy Z Fold5.
- Battery and Charging: The battery capacity remains at 4,400 mAh, with 25W wired charging support.
- Software and Updates: The Z Fold6 runs on Android 14 with Samsung's One UI 6.1.1. Samsung promises seven years of Android and security updates.
- Pricing and Availability: Pre-orders are open now, with general availability starting July 24th. Pricing starts at €1,999 for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant. The phone comes in Blue, Mint, Silver Shadow, and Yellow color options.
While the Galaxy Z Fold6 offers incremental improvements, the added dust resistance, powerful chipset, and extended software support make it a compelling option in the foldable smartphone market.