Modern fold phones, which open like a book to transform into a mini tablet, seem like an intriguing concept. Now the sixth generation of Samsung foldable phones is here, and every year we have seen small refinements. The Samsung Unpacked event revealed six new products, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6.
The new Galaxy Z Fold6 is so close to its non-folding siblings in every way, with improved durability, excellent software, slimmer designs, brighter screens, and lighter weight. All this makes the Galaxy Z Fold6 the best foldable phone for you if you can cope with its eye-wateringly high price with the not-so-good-quality camera and lack of Galaxy AI features.
This Fold6 review post shares all the new updates Samsung gives us in this foldable phone.
What We Found Best in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
The biggest advantage of a foldable phone is the ability to prop it up without a kickstand. So, the Galaxy Z Fold6 does a good job with its folding screen and hinge. Samsung refers to this phone’s halfway fold at a 90-degree angle as “flex mode,” which ensures apps follow the screen. When you prop the display open like a laptop in the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, certain apps shift to the top half of the screen. The screen stretches across like a waterfall, which isn’t the best viewing experience.
However, the Galaxy Z Fold6 performs much better in splitting screen apps compared to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, making it more useful for managing work and playing games simultaneously. Well, this is not a compelling enough reason to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, as it now stands on par with traditional smartphones. It is water and dust-resistant at IP48; overall durability has improved, and specifications are more like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Moreover, the new angular sharp edges and wider screen size are particularly impressive. While the phone is quite thick, using this 6.3-inch screen feels completely normal. However, with a 4,400-mAh battery, the phone has a slightly longer battery life than the Flip 6, although it still requires a daily charge for average use.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is Not Yet Good Enough
The drawback we perceive is the camera’s lack of technical improvement. Fold 6 has a 50-megapixel main sensor, 12-megapixel ultra-wide, and 10-megapixel 3x optical zoom cameras on its back. The unfolded screen conceals a 10-megapixel camera and a 4-megapixel under-screen sensor on its front. The image quality of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, whether it was capturing portraits at night and on a sunny day, or capturing a group of friends chatting in a dim bar, was nice, but not as good as that of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Samsung launched new Galaxy AI features on the Z Fold6, including turning selfies into AI-generated images and creating a polished sketch of an image. The Z Fold6 also supports previously released AI features, such as the ability to erase or manipulate objects in photos, translate text messages and phone calls, initiate a Google search by simply circling an object, and summarize, reformat, and translate Samsung notes. Well, many Galaxy AI-generated features are not used daily and feel targeted at specific circumstances.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Review: Yes or No
The folding phone market is becoming more competitive, with Samsung leading the way. Fold and flip Samsung devices are fantastically refined and as polished as non-folding phones. According to our team’s review, the Fold6’s ability to adjust all apps to the screen when folded halfway significantly enhances its appeal. However, the real question is whether the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is truly worth the $1900 price tag. Indeed, this device is not pocket-friendly.
Therefore, we advise you to carefully consider your top priorities when choosing a phone, as it will be a significant investment. If you want a phone with a wide variety of apps that work well in the flex mode, the Z Fold 6 is probably the best choice. However, if you prioritize a wider cover screen, a high-quality camera, and advanced AI features, the Fold 6 may not meet your expectations.
However, neither our team nor I personally would gravitate toward the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6. We hope to have the additional features we’ve been waiting for without a significant price increase.
