Samsung is trying to keep up with the Galaxy AI trend by launching the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, new foldable display smartphones. This round sees a major change in the design of the device. When combined with the Galaxy AI capabilities, it makes this new second-generation foldable display smartphone even more usable.
As for those who have used previous flagship smartphones, whether the Galaxy S24 series, including the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5, they are expected to get an upgrade to the Galaxy AI to be better soon just as the Galaxy S24 series was launched within 3 months after the previous flagship model. You can use the Galaxy AI features as well.
1. Adjust the layout Z Fold 6 – Z Flip 6
The main change in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 5 is the device's design has been modified to have more squared edges, similar to the previously released Galaxy S24 Ultra. It helps the device feel like it closes more smoothly than before.
There will be some big changes to the Z Fold 6. Another part is the weight of the device from the Z Fold 5 at 253 grams, but this new model has been reduced to 239 grams, similar to the S24 Ultra at 233 grams, which shows that smartphones with non-folding screens should be heavier after that.
While the device material is still used as an aluminum shield on the edge of the device. The front glass part and the back cover will use Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with the hinge adjusted to be more robust.
Another change to the rear camera area will be the addition of a color cutout around the edges of the camera. To make it more aesthetically pleasing compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 5, it has a silver frame, but in the Z Fold 6, it has black edges to stand out.
As for the Z Flip 6, the weight of the device will be similar to the original in general, and only the edge of the device, which is the point of contact, will be changed. The rest are internal changes that help improve the overall ease of use.
2. Better camera
On the Galaxy Z Flip 6, the main camera will be improved from the original 12MP on the Flip 5 to 50MP, while the 12MP wide-angle lens and 10MP selfie lens remain the same, but a new image processing system called DCG or Double Conversion Gain is used to help brighten up the image. And sharper.
While the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will have the same 50MP camera, both DCG and DSG (Dual Slope Gain) will be used to capture HDR images with high contrast in the image. By bringing in bright images and darker colors are processed together on the sensor.
The camera excellence isn't limited to the hardware, as Samsung has brought in AI to help with the additional processing, including AI Zoom that allows the Flip 6 to take photos using a 4x telephoto lens than the main lens, or AI Auto Zoom that will adjust the length of the photo when shooting in Flip mode to help keep the person in the right aspect ratio.
In addition, there are special features like Portrait Studio to create cartoon drawings – characters from personal photos. There are 4 formats to choose from, and they all work with the built-in processing software.
3. Galaxy AI adds objects to the image – and helps with content writing
As for the Galaxy AI features that were improved in One UI 6.1.1 and became available with the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6, it is mainly AI that helps in creating additional works in terms of decorating photos and communicating via messages.
Let’s start by editing the image using the Sketch to Image feature, which lets us draw line drawings of different objects. That you want to add to the image and there will be Galaxy AI to help create different objects and let you choose the right scene. This is an upgrade from the ability to delete people or objects from previous Galaxy AI models.
While in the writing section, the addition of the composer feature allows users to enter rough commands. Regarding the desired content, Galaxy AI will formulate a message that can be customized for further use on the spot. You can also choose which channels you want to use. And what will the tone of the content be?
Most importantly, Composer supports both English and Thai, and Samsung has appointed a dedicated team to help guide Galaxy AI to support Thai more and more.
Meanwhile, a language translation mode has been added for the interpreter for use with external screens. When communicating with foreigners, it helps to be able to open the external screen so that the interlocutor can see the information instantly. You will no longer have to split the conversation screen in half like in the Galaxy S24 series.
4. Increased battery life for Flip 6. Both screens are brighter.
Another internal change that may not be visible from the outside is the battery, as the Galaxy Z Flip 6 in this new model has increased the battery to 4,000 mAh compared to 3,700 mAh in the previous model, which helps extend the usage time for a longer period, while the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has the same battery, 4,400 mAh.
But because both models have a high-end processor like Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 which helps manage power better. It makes it so although the Fold 6 will offer the same battery life. But the usage period will be longer too.
Another point that has changed is that the maximum screen brightness for both the Flip 6 and Fold 6 has been increased from 1,750 nits to 2,600 nits, just like on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, making the outer display 6.3 inches and the Fold 7.6 inches. The 6-inch inner display has increased brightness and still supports the adaptive refresh rate at 1-120Hz as before.
The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is 6.7 inches and the external screen is 3.4 inches, which has been added an interactive wallpaper to use with it. Because through the survey results of the Galaxy Flip user group, they want to change the wallpaper image to match their usage style and dress.
5. Available colors and models
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is available in four main colors this round: Silver Shade, Yellow, Blue, and Mint Green, with 3 additional special colors upon order through online channels: Black, White, and Peach.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is available in three main colors: Silver Shadow, Pink, and Midnight Blue, with two special colors: Black and White.
Both will be available in a model that comes with 12GB of RAM, but the Flip 6 will have a choice of 256GB and 512GB of storage, starting at 42,900 baht, while the Fold 6 will have 256GB, 512GB and 1TB starting at 63,900 baht.