Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Status: Released 10th July 2024
- OS: Android 14, up to 4 major upgrades
- Display: 7.6" 1856x2160 pixels
- Camera: 50MP 4320p
- RAM: 12GB RAM Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Battery: 4400mAh 25W15W
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is the latest iteration in Samsung’s foldable lineup, offering a seamless blend of cutting-edge technology and innovative design. Announced on July 10, 2024, and released on July 24, it has quickly become a standout in the market for those seeking the versatility of a foldable smartphone with top-tier specs.
Design and Build
The Galaxy Z Fold6 features a refined design with an enhanced armor aluminum frame, ensuring tougher drop and scratch resistance. Its IP48 water resistance offers protection against splashes, allowing for submersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. The device has two forms: unfolded, it measures 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm, and when folded, it becomes a more compact 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm, weighing in at 239 grams. The front and back are covered with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, providing extra durability. The device supports up to two Nano-SIM cards and multi eSIM, catering to different connectivity needs.
Display Excellence
The Z Fold6’s main attraction is its 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, boasting a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and an impressive peak brightness of 2600 nits. This large, vibrant screen offers a near-tablet experience in a smartphone form factor. When folded, the cover display is a 6.3-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, also featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and the same high peak brightness, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Performance and Software
Running on Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1, the Galaxy Z Fold6 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, built on a 4nm process. Its octa-core CPU and Adreno 750 GPU (clocked at 1 GHz) deliver top-notch performance, suitable for multitasking, gaming, and productivity. With internal storage options ranging from 256GB to 1TB paired with 12GB of RAM and UFS 4.0 technology, the phone ensures fast read/write speeds but lacks expandable storage via a microSD card slot.
Camera Capabilities
The camera setup on the Z Fold6 is versatile, featuring a triple rear camera system. It includes a 50 MP wide lens with dual pixel PDAF and OIS, a 10 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens. This setup allows for high-resolution 8K video recording at 30fps, along with various other modes, including HDR10+ support. The under-display 4 MP selfie camera and a 10 MP cover camera offer a range of options for capturing photos and videos.
Battery and Connectivity
The device is equipped with a 4400 mAh battery, supporting 25W wired charging (50% in 30 minutes as advertised), 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.2. It also supports Ultra Wideband (UWB) and Samsung DeX for a desktop-like experience.
Conclusion
Available in colors like Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink, Black, and White, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a premium device that redefines multitasking and productivity in a smartphone. Its blend of powerful performance, advanced camera capabilities, and foldable design makes it a remarkable option for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Specifications
Prices
| Indian Rupee |
256GB 12GB RAM ₹1,64,999 512GB 12GB RAM ₹1,76,999 1TB 12GB RAM ₹2,00,999 |
| American Doller |
256GB 12GB RAM $1,899.99 512GB 12GB RAM $1,899.99 1TB 12GB RAM $2,019.99 |
| European Euro |
256GB 12GB RAM €1,249.99 512GB 12GB RAM €1,389.00 1TB 12GB RAM €1,706.94 |
Launch
| Announced | 2024, July 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, July 24 |
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G bands |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA |
| 5G bands |
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 5, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm; Folded: 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm |
| Weight | 239 g (8.43 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM |
Up to two Nano-SIM and multi eSIM IP48 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Enhanced armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) Stylus support |
Display
| Type | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 185.2 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution |
1856 x 2160 pixels (~374 ppi density) Cover display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 6.3 inches, 968 x 2376 pixels, 410 ppi |
Platform
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal |
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Triple |
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Single |
4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µm, under display Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack |
No 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Features
| Sensors |
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging |
Charging 25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
Others
| Colors | Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink, Black, White |
| Models | SM-F956B, SM-F956B/DS, SM-F956U, SM-F956U1, SM-F956N, SM-F956W, SM-F9560 |
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