The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and its sibling, the Galaxy Z Flip 6, brings us the next generation of foldable — and first impressions are excellent.
From new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to a sleeker design and look (with the Fold’s appearance shown off in a recent leak).
What can we expect from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6?
Key Takeaways
- The Galaxy Z Fold 6 was unveiled on July 10 at an Olympics Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event.
- The latest foldable is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and features AI capabilities.
- The Samsung Fold 6 retains its predecessor’s camera setup and 4,400mAh battery.
- Samsung may be making a long-term commitment to the foldable market.
When is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Release Date?
Samsung Fold 6 Release Date: July 24, 2024
Samsung released the Samsung Fold 6 at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris on July 10, along with the Z Fold 6, the Z Flip 6, the Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Buds 3, and the Samsung Ring.
As expected, the price jumped $100 from the previous model — expect to pay $1,899 for the base model with 256GB of storage or up to $2,199.99 for the top-tier model with 1TB of storage.?
Galaxy Z Fold 6 Specs
Specification | Details |
Dimensions (Closed) |
153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm
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Dimensions (Open) |
153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm
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Weight | 239 grams |
Cover Display |
6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 968 x 2376 pixels
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Main Display |
7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1856 x 2160 pixels
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Processor |
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
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RAM | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Storage Options |
256GB / 512GB / 1TB
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Operating System |
Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1
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Rear Cameras |
50MP wide (f/1.8, 2.0μm), 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.2, 1.12μm), 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, 1.0μm, 3x optical zoom)
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Front Cameras |
10MP (f/2.2, 1.22μm) on cover screen, 4MP under-display (f/1.8, 2.0μm)
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Battery | 4400mAh |
Charging |
25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
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Connectivity |
5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
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Water/Dust Resistance | IP48 |
Colors |
Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy, Crafted Black, White
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Additional Features |
Improved hinge durability, stronger Armor Aluminum chassis, enhanced vapor cooling system, no built-in S Pen slot
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Galaxy Z Fold 6 Design
With an unfolded thickness of merely 5.6mm and a weight reduction of 239 grams, the Fold 6 is a more sleek and manageable device without compromising screen size or display quality.
Design cues from the highly acclaimed Galaxy S24 series influenced the Fold 6 — a more streamlined aesthetic, complete with flat sides and revamped speaker placement, along with an Armor Aluminium chassis.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 Specs & Features
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, AI Enhancements
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with AI-enhanced capabilities.
On the camera front, despite expectations of hardware enhancements to keep pace with the competition, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 maintains the status quo with its rear lens setup.
Historically, Samsung has alternated between sensor upgrades across generations, leading to speculation about introducing a 5x optical zoom lens—a feature now common among competitors.
Samsung must elevate the camera experience without inflating costs, ensuring that the Z Fold 6 offers value that justifies its position as a flagship foldable device.
For our hands-on preview, Techopedia reporter Jon Fingas gives his impressions on the Galaxy Fold 6.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Price
Base Model: $1,899
The Samsung Fold 6 base model with 256GB of storage starts at $1,899.99. The 512GB version is priced at $1,999.99, and the top-tier model with 1TB of storage costs $2,199.99?.