Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Analysis: Being the Coolest in Class Has Its B Side

The second Unpacked of the year, presented in mid-July Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, a fold that seeks to establish itself as the preferred option shell segmentbut it introduces very strong enemies that were easy to compete with in previous generations, but which have now improved and can become a headache. In addition, the company added complexity to its popularity by marking 2024 as a year without radical changes in the series.

On paper, Samsung made 3 or 4 important changes This gives the Galaxy Z Flip 6 a refreshed look, but it makes the recommendation questionable when we look at the competition. And not just other brands: there are foldable options in their own catalog that, depending on the offerings, could put this sixth generation in a difficult position.

But like any analysis, it shouldn’t be based solely on a list of specs. The server tested this Galaxy Z Flip 6 for a few days to tell you how it improves, what its strengths are, what I didn’t like, and ultimately, If this is a recommended mobile phone for users who are looking for a folding flip phone 2024.

And, as always, before I get into that topic, I’ll tell you: what will you find in the box of this Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. I’ll keep it brief because its beautiful packaging is what we’re used to: inside is the terminal itself, USB-C to USB-C cableoperating instructions and a SIM card tray eject tool. Even though you are in front of the device 1329 euroneither charger nor protective case left. Something, on the other hand, is becoming increasingly common in this sector.

The Great New Galaxy Z Flip 6, Its Design

Despite the modest repair, Samsung made it clear that it was a modest repair. next generation device. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 flaunts the design, colors, and frames, while retaining other aspects such as External screen format or the placement and style of the dual camera.

Starting with the frames, Samsung wanted to make the body more stylized. offering a completely flat external chassis and with clearly defined edges. In addition, it has changed from glossy to matte with satin effect for aluminum. Now it not only follows the fashion of other high-end devices, but also completely avoids fingerprints. None marked.

Aesthetically, the change is quite satisfying, although in the hand, as is usually the case when you turn to a more stylized design, such pronounced edges spoil the impression of ergonomicsThis is not something you should worry about because it is 184 grams the weight is not enough for their “edges” to be too noticeable.

An interesting detail: the color of the aluminum is now present in the rings around the cameras, which in the case of the device under test is quite a nice blue tone and clean. And speaking of colors, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a good selection: blue, yellow, peach, silver, mint green, black and white.

Leaving aside the new footage and camera details, Flip 5 news starts to disappearThe outer screen follows the same format, the black frames inside retain their size, the front camera is again in the central hole, and the ports, microphones and speakers are in the same place.

After spending a few days with him, I have the feeling that Samsung has managed to update its aesthetics device, while maintaining what it already did well in the previous generation. That is, it is designed to appeal to users from several previous generations or new ones interested in foldable devices, rather than those who bought the Galaxy Z Flip 5 less than a year ago.

2 screens, 1 change

As for the screens, Samsung has retained almost all the details of the internal and external panels.and again he hit the nail on the head. It’s not flawless or the best screen on the market, but it’s in the right section and offers a satisfying experience.

The main change, and the only oneis on its own level of genius. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 screen now offers Peak brightness 2600 nits. Although they do not last over time, they are a good help on very sunny days or situations where you need more clarity. Now, These additional threads are disabled by default.you need to click on the 3 dots of the brightness bar and activate the optionextra shine‘.

And the rest? Well, except for the glitter, There is no news about the Galaxy Flip 5. This is also good news, as you have everything you could possibly need: FullHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, AMOLED LTPO technology, and HDR10+.

In terms of quality and specifications, it beats other phones like the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but with a high-end visual experience and significantly better results. As I already pointed out, it is not the best screen on the market, but yes, very good.

What about the external screen? As is now the norm, Samsung allows you to integrate it widgets and applications so that you don’t have to turn the device when performing certain actions. It’s useful for reading notifications, waking up the camera and taking a quick selfie (with higher quality than the front and internal cameras), or using simple apps like the calculator and calendar.

It works well, but after testing the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, I can confirm that Samsung has lost this battle. That outer panel it is less optimized and it got less love than the Razr.

Having made this assessment, if we do not compare them directly, Samsung continues to offer a good alternative the need to turn the device to perform simple actions or view notifications.

Samsung has updated the camera hardware, but that’s not a reason to buy it

After two years of no changes in the photo section, Galaxy Z Flip 6 Gets Hardware Update. Now the main sensor 50MPoffers stabilization OISf/1.8 aperture and fixed focal length 23 mm. Secondary, responsible for filming. 0.6xUnfortunately, it’s the same one that the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and 5 are built from.

This year there is new algorithms and processor between them, so you would expect the photography of this particular model to improve. And the truth is, it does: the Galaxy Z Flip 6 offers good performance when opening the camera and shootingalthough it continues to limit its quality due to less thorough hardware than, for example, in the S series.

Despite this, we were faced with interesting section of photoswith typical Samsung processing that increases the saturation of photos and an AI assistant that makes them even brighter. In the vast majority of situations even when the lights go outthe behavior is quite good, and attractive results can be achieved without much effort.

And if you like to shoot with a zoom, know that this camera there is a special sensor missing. All magnifications (x2, x4 and x5) Main sensor cutoutsand thanks to 50 MP and Samsung processing you can take good pictures at x2, maintaining detail and imperceptible noise levels. The best thing is that you will see the photos that I managed to take during my tests.

The ultra-wide sensor, as in previous generations, is painless and glory-free. Its resolution is good and you can get decent photos, although its nature allows Not recommended for shooting in low light conditions.If you use it, then use it during the day and for photos where detail is not the most important thing.

In general terms, as I declare in this section, The camera won’t be the reason you buy the Galaxy Z Flip 6.. If you do, it will be because of its foldable nature, screens, or aesthetics, and in the process you will get a decent photographic look along with the rest of the features. What is clear to me, beyond any doubt, is that photography is not a reason to exclude it. First of all, because if you want a foldable mobile phone, the competition will be about the same level.

Lots of power, a little heat and pretty good battery life.

Now, the issue that is almost without cracks is performance. Samsung has kept things simple and installed a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 inside. This is an enviable chip for 2024, so its performance is, as expected, top-notch. this is great. You will be able to play anything, navigate the interface easily, open applications very quickly and in general in this section you will get what you expect from a mobile phone costing more than 1000 euros: performance in reserve.

Of course, it can’t be said that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 controls temperature perfectly. The device for when you need a good dose of performance it’s getting hot. Not excessively, far from it, but you can notice the upper back part to a greater extent than you would like. The same thing happens when you record high-resolution content or use the camera a lot, so I consider this detail to be very conditional cooling design due to the folding format and additional screen.

How is the Galaxy Z Flip 6 battery doing? Well, the first thing you should know is that it has increased its capacity 4000 mAh compared to the previous generation. This is very good news, especially because the autonomy is quitered flag‘ when it comes to folding.

These 4000mAh work well but They are still not enough for intensive daily use.. It is possible to get through the day with the battery, but at the cost of sacrificing some aspects such as high brightness, maximum refresh rate or use of certain features. As I have repeated many times during the analysis, if you are looking for the best of the best, then folding should be left aside, and battery life is no exception.

Is the Galaxy Z Flip 6 worth the money?

So, to sum it up, we are looking at a mobile phone that costs 1,329 euros, that does not have the best screen, that does not have one of the best cameras, that has a hard time getting to the end of the day without a charger. and, on top of that, it differs in some details from the previous generation. What are the reasons to buy it?

Well, all these points are repeated, one after another, in any folding cot you can buy right now on the market. Well, on the Western market, because the Chinese catalog is a separate story.

Nowadays, if you want a foldable mobile phone, you have to make sacrifices, which usually consist mainly in the camera and autonomy. In this niche, you will not pay more than 1000 euros to have creme de la creme in each section, but to be the coolest with a screen which is surrounded by good characteristics, although not the best.

Certainly, Samsung has created a great foldable phone. is recommended for anyone who wants to enter the world of foldable devices, but before you buy it, you should know that it is no longer the only cool foldable mobile phone. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 itself for 769 euros or the complete Motorola Razr 50 Ultra for 1099 euros are options that are on the same level – even higher in details such as the additional screen – and which any buyer should pay attention to before going to the protagonist of this analysis.