Samsung recently announced the launch of its new foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6. The two smartphones bring significant improvements over the previous generation while still keeping the design language more or less the same. While brands like Honor and Oppo are experimenting with their new foldable devices, Samsung wanted to play it safe. For Samsung, this Unpacked event was more about the software than about the hardware. So, let’s take a deep dive into what Samsung is offering with its new lineup of foldable devices.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Powerhouse Got Better
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 brings in a slimmer and lighter design when compared to its predecessor. While it looks like a minor upgrade at first, the new smartphone does bring some noticeable changes. Because of the new improved design, the foldable device gets a higher screen-to-body ratio on both the inner and the outer display.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 Specifications
Coming down to the specs, the Z Fold 6 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen 3. Yes, and that means that this new foldable device does get more AI functions than before. It features 12GB of RAM, which is paired with 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of internal storage. It features a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED display on the inside and a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED cover display. Both these display panels support 120Hz high refresh rate. All of this is backed by a 4,400mAh battery, which can be charged quickly with 25W wired charging or 15W wireless charging.
Samsung has also improved the camera setup on the new Z Fold 6. It features an improved triple camera setup consisting of a 50MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, and 10MP telephoto camera. It also gets a 10MP selfie camera on the cover screen and a 4MP under-display camera on the inside.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Take Better Pictures
The new Galaxy Z Flip 6 is all about AI and improved cameras. Just like the Fold 6, this one is also powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen 3 chipset. It gets 12GB of RAM paired with either 256GB or 512GB of onboard storage. It flaunts a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED foldable display and a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover screen. Under the hood, the foldable device gets a 4,000mAh battery, which is bigger than the 3,700mAh battery seen on the Z Flip 5.
In terms of optics, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 gets a dual-camera setup featuring a 50MP wide-angle and a 12MP ultra wide-angle lens. On the inside, the foldable smartphone gets a 10MP selfie camera.
New AI Features
On both the Z Flip 6 and the Z Fold 6, Samsung has added a bunch of new AI features. While some of these features might become available to older foldable devices through software update, others are going to be limited to the new generation of devices. With the support of S-Pen, you can now sketch any drawing on the Z Fold 6 and the AI will enhance the drawing and convert it into a nice professional artwork.
Both smartphones will get a Circle to Search feature, Live Translate on calls, Interpreter mode, Chat Assist, Live Transcribe and more.
Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6 Price in UAE, Launch Offers
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 are both available on pre-orders in the UAE via the Samsung official website.
The 256GB variant of the Z Fold 6 has been priced at AED 7,199. The 512GB and 1TB variants are listed for AED 7,699 and AED 8,699, respectively. The smartphone is available in Silver Shadow, Navy and Pink color options. As a Samsung online exclusive, you also get to pick between Crafted Black and White colorways.
As for the Z Flip 6, the smartphone is available for a starting price of AED 4,299 for the 256GB variant. The 512GB variant will set you back AED 4,799. It will be available at retail stores in Blue, Yellow, Mint and Silver Shadow color options. Crafted Black, White and Peach will be the three online exclusive options.
Those who pre-order the Fold 6 or the Flip 6 will get Free Samsung Care+ 1 year coverage, 30% off on the purchase of Samsung Buds or Galaxy Watch, Reward Points and much more. The deliveries for the smartphone are said to begin on July 19, 2024.
