📱 What’s New & Noteworthy
Design & Durability
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Slimmer, lighter form: Weighs 239 g and measures 12.1 mm folded (5.6 mm unfolded) — 14 g lighter than the Fold 5
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Stronger build: Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, dual-rail hinge with reduced crease — now IP48-rated for water and dust resistance
Displays
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Main display: 7.6″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, 2600 nits peak, HDR10+, 374 ppi
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Cover display: 6.3″ (up from 6.2″), wider 22.1:9 ratio, same 120 Hz refresh and Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance & Battery
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy: ~15% faster CPU, 41% stronger NPU, 25% faster GPU with 53% improved ray tracing The Sun+10Android Authority+10Android Central+10.
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Enhanced cooling via a 1.6× larger vapor chamber
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Memory & storage: 12 GB RAM; UFS 4.0 storage from 256 GB to 1 TB
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Battery: 4,400 mAh, with 25 W wired, 15 W wireless, and 4.5 W reverse wireless charging
Cameras
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Rear setup: 50 MP wide (main), 12 MP ultra-wide, 10 MP telephoto with 3× optical zoom, capable of 8K & 4K capture
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Dual selfie cams: 10 MP on the cover, 4 MP under-display on the inner screen
Software & AI
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Ships with Android 14 / One UI 6.1.1, upgradable to Android 15 / One UI 7.0
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Introduces Galaxy AI tools: translation, Circle to Search, Sketch-to-Image, live interpreter, Note Assist, PDF overlay — plus Samsung DeX for desktop-like multitasking
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Software support: 7 years of Android OS & security updates A
Pros & Cons
👍 Strengths
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Superb build quality with water resistance
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Immersive, bright, and smooth foldable displays
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Top-tier performance and thermals
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Rich AI features enhance productivity
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Excellent software support longevity
👎 Areas to consider
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Cameras solid but trailing flagship counterparts like S24 Ultra
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Battery life sees only moderate improvements
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Charging speed capped at 25 W, no faster option
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Premium price tag: ~$1,899–2,259 (256 GB–1 TB) NextPit+4Tom’s Guide+4Android Authority+4HT TechAndroid Central+1Android Central+1
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 refines Samsung’s foldable formula: sturdier, sleeker, and smarter thanks to AI integration. It’s firmly positioned as a productivity powerhouse — ideal for multitaskers and mobile content creators. But if your priority is camera excellence or rapid charging, a Galaxy S24 Ultra might still offer more value. That said, for a cutting-edge blend of form, function, and future-proof software support in a foldable format, the Fold 6 leads the pack