As of 2024, Samsung is pretty much done with foldable smartphones, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 received a 4.5 star review despite being very similar to its predecessor. Earned a star score. Therefore, the next model in the series, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, is likely to be a very good phone as well.
However, we expect even bigger changes in the next fold. If you jump to the bottom of this article, you'll find a list of exactly what we want to see.
First of all, we've collected all the leaks and rumors about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 so far. They are listed below. These include information about release dates and prices, as well as rumored specifications and features.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: release date and price
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 release date rumors say it will be released in July, and another leak echoes this, saying that the Z Fold 6 will be released in late July. This makes sense, since Samsung releases these phones on an annual basis, with the last model also being announced in July of the year of release.
However, the previous three models all launched in August of their respective launch years, so the Z Fold 6 probably won't be available until August.
Two of them were also announced in August, so it's possible that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will also be announced in August instead of July, but we expect one of them to be announced. It will probably be released by the end of August.
Indeed, a battery for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 has been spotted in the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database, so it should be available soon. Since this is an official database, their presence means that the phone is definitely in development and is probably not too far away from being ready for landing.
We don't know how much the Z Fold 6 will cost, but for reference, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 starts at $1,799.99 / £1,749 / AU$2,599, so the Z Fold 6 is likely to cost at least that much. However, that being said, the Z Fold 6 could become even cheaper as Samsung is reportedly considering using cheaper methods to create the bezels for its foldable screens. .
There is also talk of a cheaper Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE model, whose model number is still being discovered.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Design and display
We first heard about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 leak back in April 2023, long before the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 was released.This comes from a leaker @Tech_Revewhich has a decent track record, claimed that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has “major form factor changes.”
They later became more specific and said that the aspect ratio of the cover screen will change on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. It has not been revealed what changes will be made, but the previous Z Fold series has a very narrow cover screen compared to big-name products such as Oppo Find N2 and Google Pixel Fold, so it will be expanded. would make sense.
This would provide something more similar to a regular phone screen, another source said as much. It's not confirmed yet, but it seems more likely.
In fact, this is a change that Samsung confirmed directly to TechRadar that it was trialling during the development of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and was working with the design team while in South Korea for the Fold's launch in 2023. At the time, the company told us that the design had changed. The team stuck with its predecessor's relatively narrow form factor because they believed it offered the best “ease of use, grip, and portability.”
In addition to the new aspect ratio of the cover screen, we also hear that the cover screen of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 may be larger than its predecessor. There's no word on how big it is, but for reference, the Z Fold 5 measures 6.2 inches.
Since then, another source has stated that we are expecting a 6.4-inch cover screen, and has also revealed a number of other leaked Samsung Galaxy images, including apparently having a titanium frame and coming in three colors. We've shared details about the Z Fold 6 (details below), which is slim at 11 mm when folded (compared to the 13.4 mm Z Fold 5) and lighter than that phone.
However, some of these leaks have been denied by @OnLeaks, a leaker with a good track record, who has also collaborated with SmartPrix to share leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.
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You can see some of these above, which show a similar design to the Galaxy Z Fold 5, but with a slightly more boxy look. In any case, it's certainly not a major design change. According to this leak, the Z Fold 6 will have unfolded dimensions of 153.5 x 132.5 x 6.1 mm, making it slightly shorter and wider than the Z Fold 5.
This could allow for the different aspect ratios that have been rumored, but the source says the cover screen will once again be 6.2 inches rather than larger as previously leaked. . The thickness is also the same, so don't expect a slimmer smartphone this year. Oh, and according to the same source, the main display is again 7.6 inches at 120Hz, but the peak brightness is higher at 2,600 nits.
However, the cover screen reportedly uses Corning Gorilla Armor, similar to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, so it could at least be more durable this year.
Beyond that, Samsung itself said it is working on making its foldable phone dustproof. So this is a feature that could come to the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but the company is not promising it.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Color
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be launched in three colors, just like its predecessor, and we're sure additional Samsung-specific color options will arrive later.
Specifically (from a serial leaker in the supply chain) ross young) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 color options will be dark blue, light pink, and silver in 2024. For reference, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 was released last year in Icy Blue, Phantom Black, and Cream.
We now have an early insight into the colors of the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6: – Z Fold 6: Dark Blue, Light Pink, Silver – Z Flip 6: Light Blue, Light Green, Silver, YellowMarch 7, 2024
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Camera and battery
In the same post hinting at Fold 6's aspect ratio modifications, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is claimed to use the same image sensor as the Z Fold 5. However, it is unclear whether here they are talking only about his one camera (in this case, probably the main one) or all of them.
The disappointing thing about the Fold 6 is that it uses the same image sensor as the Fold 5. The main update to the Fold 6 is a change to the aspect ratio of the external display. https://t.co/RVp454lNbwJune 20, 2023
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Since then, we've heard more specifically from another source that all cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be the same as those on the Z Fold 5. This is a claim we are currently hearing from multiple sources.
For reference, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has a 50MP main camera, a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, a 12MP ultrawide, plus a 10MP camera on the cover screen and a 4MP undercover on the foldable screen. Equipped with a display camera. screen. So some or all of them may remain the same on the Z Fold 6.
However, another source has since claimed that Samsung is considering using the same camera for the Z Fold 6 as the Galaxy S24 Ultra. They haven't said which camera they're referring to on the S24 UItra, but they're likely talking about the 200MP sensor.
However, given the above, we would take this with a grain of salt, but sources say that if this were to happen, it could be offered in place of a larger battery.
Elsewhere, we're also hearing that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could come with an improved under-display camera. On the battery front, the same source points to a 4,600mAh battery (up from the Z Fold 5's 4,400mAh), but another source denies it, saying the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will once again feature a 4,400mAh battery. It is claimed to come with 25W charging.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Specifications and features
We have heard from multiple sources that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. However, this is not surprising since Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is also used in the Galaxy S24 line and is the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset used in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
However, this is going to be very powerful. The Z Fold 5 is expected to come with at least 12GB of RAM. In fact, a leak claims that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will come with up to 16 GB of RAM, which will also be paired with up to 1 TB of storage.
There's also talk of a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE, with multiple sources suggesting this cheaper Z Fold 6 is in development. One leak claims that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE will achieve its lower price point in part by not supporting the S Pen stylus.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: What we want to see
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is great, but it's also a pretty conservative upgrade, so we're hoping the Galaxy Z Fold 6 brings some big changes, including:
1. Wider coverage screen
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has a narrow cover screen (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has a 6.2-inch cover display, giving you access to a smartphone-sized screen when you close the foldable display. However, it has a much narrower screen than a typical smartphone, making it difficult to use and unable to display apps elegantly.
Therefore, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 needs a wider coverage screen. This shouldn't be too difficult considering other foldable smartphones like the Google Pixel Fold also do this. There are also rumors that the aspect ratio of the cover screen will be changed, so there is a good chance that this will happen.
2. Same camera as S24 Ultra
The Z Fold 5 has the same camera hardware as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, especially considering that even back when the Z Fold 4 was released, it wasn't the best camera on a Samsung phone. This is unfortunate.
What we really want, especially considering how expensive the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is, is that it has the same rear camera setup as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and in the past tense this is probably It is considered to be the best camera. A mobile phone that Samsung will offer in 2024.
For reference, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with a 200MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 10MP telephoto camera offering 3x optical zoom, and a 10MP periscope offering 10x optical zoom. I am. So whatever changes or upgrades the S24 Ultra makes, that's basically what I want.
3. S Pen included
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 does not come with a stylus (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 supports Samsung's S Pen stylus, but it doesn't come with a stylus. Instead, you will need to purchase the S Pen separately.
That's a shame considering the Z Fold 5's high price tag, and especially considering Samsung has included a stylus in the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series. So we'd like Samsung to include this in the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
4.Dustproof
Samsung's best foldable phones are water resistant, but not dust resistant. That means there's a risk that dust and other small particles will interfere with your phone's intricate hinge mechanism.
Dust protection is a standard feature on high-end non-foldable devices, so we would like to see it included in foldable devices as well, but given that there are so many moving parts, it's understandable. This is difficult to achieve with foldable devices.
Still, Motorola has managed to get by with the Motorola Razr 2023 and Motorola Razr Plus (also known as the Razr 40 Ultra outside the US), and Samsung says it's working on it too, so the chances of Samsung making this happen are slim. there is. Galaxy Z Fold 6.
5. No more wrinkles
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has visible creases (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
One problem that all flip phones face to varying degrees is visible and even tactile screen wrinkles.
This seems like an unavoidable side effect of having a screen that folds in half, but I'd like to see Samsung either significantly shrink the screen on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 or do away with it entirely if possible. I'm here.
