Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

Samsung Electronics

Industry	Consumer electronics
Founded	January 13, 1969 (1969-01-13) in Suwon, South Korea
Headquarters	Suwon , South Korea
Products	Smartphones, tablets, wearables
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Overview

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (marketed as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6) represents Samsung Electronics' latest foldable smartphone innovation. It was officially unveiled on July 10, 2024, during the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event held in Paris, France. This launch occurred alongside several other devices, including the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Watch 7, the Galaxy Buds3 series, and the Galaxy Ring. Serving as the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 5, this model became commercially available starting July 31, 2024.

On October 21, 2024, Samsung introduced a variant named the Galaxy Z Fold SE (Special Edition). This version boasts a larger screen, a more slender and lighter chassis, as well as a primary camera with a resolution of 200 MP. The Special Edition was launched exclusively within the South Korean market.

Design and form factor

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 adopts a more angular design in both its display and chassis compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 5, drawing strong visual parallels to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Its camera modules are accentuated by concentric circle patterns, enhancing the device's sophisticated look. The cover display and rear surface are fashioned from Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, while the internal screen utilizes Samsung's ultra-thin flexible glass (UTG). This model is distinguished as Samsung’s first foldable smartphone to achieve an IP48 certification, providing official dust resistance. Unlike the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the frame is constructed from matte aluminum and does not incorporate titanium.

The Z Fold 6 is offered in a palette of five colors: Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy, Crafted Black, and White. Of these options, Crafted Black and White are exclusively available through online retailers. The Crafted Black edition is notable for its carbon fiber patterned finish.

Color	Name
	Silver Shadow
	Pink
	Navy
	Crafted Black
	White

Flex mode

Flex Mode on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 leverages the device’s folding hinge to activate split-screen capabilities when the phone is partially opened at angles typically ranging from 75 to 115 degrees.

In this mode, compatible applications present content on the top section of the screen, while interactive controls or tools appear on the lower portion. For instance, apps like YouTube, Samsung Notes, and video call platforms allow users to watch videos or participate in calls on the upper display area while managing playback controls, editing features, or a virtual touchpad below. This split-screen setup facilitates multitasking by enabling simultaneous interaction with different segments of an app while taking advantage of the foldable design.

Hardware

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chipset. It offers a 6.3-inch cover screen alongside a 7.6-inch primary display, both utilizing Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels with an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz and maximum brightness reaching 2,600 nits. This model supports input from the S Pen Pro and S Pen Fold Edition, though it lacks an integrated compartment for stylus storage.

There is also the Galaxy Z Fold SE variant, which features a larger 6.5-inch outer display and an 8-inch inner screen. Unlike the main version, it does not accommodate S Pen functionality and is exclusively sold in South Korea. Apart from these differences, most hardware specifications remain similar between the two models.

Memory and storage

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 comes equipped with 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and offers internal storage options of 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB. It does not provide support for microSD card expansion.

In contrast, the Galaxy Z Fold SE includes 16 GB of RAM paired with 512 GB of built-in storage.

Battery

Both the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Fold SE incorporate dual lithium-ion polymer batteries that combine for a total capacity of 4,400 mAh. These devices allow wired charging up to 25 W, wireless charging up to 15 W, as well as reverse wireless charging at 4.5 W, enabling power sharing with other compatible gadgets like smartphones, earbuds, or smartwatches.

Camera

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is equipped with a triple rear camera array consisting of a 50 MP wide-angle sensor featuring Dual Pixel autofocus and optical image stabilization (OIS), a 12 MP ultra-wide sensor with a 123° viewing angle, and a 10 MP telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom along with OIS. For selfies and video calls, there is a 10 MP front camera on the cover display and a discreet 4 MP under-display camera beneath the main screen used for facial recognition and video conferencing. Notably, this is the final Z Fold model to include an under-display camera on its primary display.

Samsung’s ProVisual Engine, an AI-driven image enhancement technology, is incorporated to optimize photo quality across diverse lighting environments.

The Galaxy Z Fold SE mirrors this camera configuration except it replaces the main sensor with a 200 MP unit. All other components and AI-powered features are consistent with the standard model.

Software

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Fold SE come equipped with One UI 6.1.1, which is built on Android 14. This iteration of Samsung’s interface incorporates enhancements tailored specifically for foldable devices and includes integration with Galaxy AI functionalities. Samsung has committed to providing seven years of software support, encompassing both operating system updates and security patches. As of April 2025, these models can be updated to One UI 7, based on Android 15.

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