Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 has was officially announced in 10th July, 2024. It was released alongside Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. Pre Orders began in 19 July,2024 and the devices were made available in 24 July 2024. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 succeeds the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 as the top new Galaxy flagship.

The Galaxy Z Flip6 weighs 187g and measures 85.1 x 71.9 x 14.9 mm (folded) and 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm (unfolded). Being 5G network-enabled, Nano-SIM and multi eSIM supporting smartphone is IP48 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) and comes with an enhanced armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance. Bodywise, the device is built with a plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), and an aluminum frame.

The display on the Galaxy Z Flip6 is a Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display. The cover display consists of a 3.4-inch, Super AMOLED, 2600 nits (peak) brightness with 720 x 748 pixels resolution. The main display consists of a 6.7-inch, 101.5 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio) screen with 1080 x 2640 pixels (~426 ppi density) resolution. The phone runs on Android 14, One UI 6.1.1, is powered by Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm), and is anchored by up to 512GB 12GB RAM storage (no MicroSD).

Galaxy Z Flip6 boasts a 10MP selfie camera and a 50MP+12MP main camera at the phone’s rear end. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery, recharged by 25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min, and or 15W wireless charger.

The Galaxy Flip 6 has the main foldable screen is a 6.7-inch OLED main display with a smooth adaptive 120Hz refresh rate and an FHD+ resolution. It features a much larger 3.4-inch cover screen compared to its predecessor, the Flip 5. It also introduces a new waterdrop hinge design to minimize the gap when folded

Running things inside the Galaxy Flip 6 is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy. This is the chip that the Galaxy S23 series offered earlier in the year. The Galaxy Flip 6’s photography kit is the same as we saw on the Galaxy Z Flip 4: a 50MP main camera and a 12MP ultrawide camera on the back, with a 10MP selfie camera on the inside.

A teardrop style hinge that will ensure both sides of display close flat when folded and reduce appearance of display crease; a prototype called Flex In & Out that can fold both inwardly and outwardly could show up on it as well.

Design

Meet the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. The simple yet improved Galaxy Z series comes in an iconic design featuring a linear camera layout in a metal flat frame design for an easy and intuitive grip. It is lighter and more compact than ever before with a modern, slim and sleek design.

Plus, it’s built with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 when folded and A plastic front when unfolded making it tougher and more damage resistant.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 looks almost identical to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, but some subtle changes have made it feel like a different phone in hand. The front glass is now Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The handset is still IPX8-certified against water and dust (up to 1.5m for 30min). The back uses a more regular Gorilla Glass. With the flat aluminum side frame and the slightly larger camera lenses on the back.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is available in six exclusive bold new colors to fit your look: Yellow, Silver Shadow, Mint, Blue, Black, White, Peach.

• Dimensions: Unfolded: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm and Folded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 14.9 mm
• Weight: 187 g (6.60 oz)
• Build: Plastic front (opened), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame

Display

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 display provided an impressive performance for its High-end segment.

The device’s screen measured a peak brightness under sunlight conditions of 1638 nits, considerably higher than advertised, and well above its predecessor Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 1200 nits. The peak brightness approached the peak level of Samsung’s premium Galaxy S24 model, which was measured at 1200 nits. The main panels has a 1,080×2,640px resolution in a 22:9 aspect ratio.

The Galaxy Z Flip6’s display setup is pretty much unchanged, coming from the previous generation. On the inside, there’s a 6.7-inch panel that bends in half, and on the cover you’ll find a notched 3.4-inch screen for simpler tasks. Both are OLEDs.

• Type: Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
• Size: 6.7 inches, 101.5 cm² (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution: 1080 x 2640 pixels (426 ppi density)
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
• Cover display: Super AMOLED, 1600 nits (peak), 3.4 inches, 720 x 748 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus+), 306 ppi

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 shoots better photos and videos. Awesome photos even in low light. The improved triple cameras absorb more light for bright, sharp, and accurate colors with low noise at night to give you awesome Nightography.

This Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS and 12 MP, f/2.2, 123Ëš (ultrawide), 1.12µm. A 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1.22µm under-display selfie camera completes the list.

Capture the world in Super HDR with videos that shine in different lighting conditions, thanks to optimized color and contrast. Record precise and smooth motion with No Shake Cam* (OIS) and VDIS stabilization in 4K.

Main Camera:

• Dual: 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS                                                12 MP, f/2.2, 23Ëš (ultrawide), 1.12µm

• Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
• Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+

Selfie Camera:

• Single: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1.22µm
• Features: HDR
• Video:4K@30/60fps

Platform

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 runs on the latest Android 14 out of the box with Samsung’s own One UI 6.1.1.

Last year’s Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is powered by the Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset based on the 4nm manufacturing process.

The new Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) features the same 3x Cortex-X4 and 3x Cortex-A720, but the main four cores are clocked higher this time around. The cluster of four Cortex-A710 cores ticks at 1GHz, while the Cortex-A510 cluster remains at 2.0 GHz. The Mali-G88 MP5 GPU, however, has been replaced by the Adreno 740 GPU

• OS: Android 14, One UI 6.1.1
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
• CPU: 8-core (1×3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
• GPU: Adreno 750

Battery and Storage

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 uses the same 4,000 mAh battery as its predecessors, but it’s running a new Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset, which promises improved efficiency.

The charging speed has stayed the same as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 still relies on the 25W wired, QC2 which isn’t very competitive in its price bracket. It takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes to complete a full charging cycle, while a 30-minute charge would only bring the battery to 50%.

• Type: Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
• Charging: 25W wired, 15W wireless

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 travels in a minimalist black cardboard box that brings down environmental impact but doesn’t contain a whole lot in terms of accessories like a SIM tool and a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and data transfer. There’s no charger included.

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