Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 review

17 July 2024


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"All other foldables have larger and wider cover screens." - this is mislabeled as a con, but it's actually a pro since it's the only currently generation phone which is remotely close to 68mm wide. Barely usable one-handed, but at least better than the 70+mm monstrosities that are now considered "small."

    Plenty of alternatives Samsung Rep's just don't want to mention them.
    Honor magic V3
    Vivo fold 3
    Xiaomi Mix 3 soon mix 4
    One plus open 1 soon open 2

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      • John
      • 7t}
      • 18 Jul 2024

      For the price at least the cameras should have been upgraded to better sensors or S24 Ultra level minus 3x zoom camera. Not sure why the 4.5 rating. Should have been a 4.0

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        • AngryLithuanian
        • mE0
        • 18 Jul 2024

        Yeah Samsung settled hard this time. Least exciting "new" product release ever. I don't expect Google to do any better but let's see. My money is on Honor V3 and upcoming Xiaomi Fold4. Also Oppo should release N4 around Q4 of this year.

          Wow after reading this review you sure as heck wouldn’t want to preorder it. Gsmarena good job

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            • Anonymous
            • Mxn
            • 18 Jul 2024

            Apart from the S24 Ultra-esque outer screen, this isn't a meaningful upgrade to the Z Fold5. If you have a Z Fold5, don't bother trading it in for the new one. It's just not worth the money.

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              • Anonymous
              • rJj
              • 18 Jul 2024

              A honest review by GSM kudos to you.

              Samsung you are taking it too easy. You don't deserve sales of z6.

              Better hinge. Fkatter screen. Biggee screen. More durable, spen compatible and integrated. Better camera are required

              Z7 hopefully

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                • R19
                • nw}
                • 18 Jul 2024

                It's hard to recommend the Z Fold 6 when it's essentially identical to the Z Fold 5. Upgrades are next to none aside from the unnoticeably faster processor, slightly brighter screens and the added dust protection (how this is possible is beyond me due to it being a foldable). The fact that the Z Fold 6's battery life is worse than it's predecessor is surely a deal breaker. Save yourself a lot of money and get the Z Fold 5 instead.

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                  • Pralea
                  • 0Uk
                  • 18 Jul 2024

                  This rating system sucks. 4.5 just because it's a Samsung. A new chipset is not enough for this price range. Same camera, same weird aspect ratio display that may be gorgeous, but for media consumption just sucks. A lil bit of AI to go in trend and there you have it. Thanks, but no thanks!

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                    • m86k
                    • mAf
                    • 18 Jul 2024

                    Thanks for the review. I'll still keep my better color looking burgundy Z Fold 4 from 2 years ago and it still works fine so far.

                    Samsung isn't what they used to be : innovative, cuting edge, controversial.
                    I've been with you since 2001 and each new Samsung phone was pushing the industry for almost the past 2 decades, now they only secure their position while adopting Apple's model. That probably works for them since they keep doing this, but we as phone tech savvy fans aren't excited anymore.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • Tsr
                      • 17 Jul 2024

                      "All other foldables have larger and wider cover screens."

                      I understand the sentiment, but that is not a con.

                      The problem with current phone market is lacks of trying to be different.

                      Let me be clear, I have smaller hands and I would prefer to see Galaxy Fold phones to be around 70 to 71mm wide when folded, but a lot of people like the narrow width, because Samsung is the only one doing it.

                      And for some (and me) the other foldables are too wide, if I want a wider screen I unfold it.

                      BUT having the option for wider and more narrow folds is A GOOD THING, it gives people some options, a magical word that thanks to phone manufacturers is a nearly non existent thing.

                      So I don't see it being narrow as a con, just like wider phones aren't better, having options will cather to people their needs, one likes wider phones, others like more narrow.

                      Win = win for having choices.

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                        • Miki
                        • Mya
                        • 17 Jul 2024

                        No AF on ultrawide for this price 💩

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                          • Anonymous
                          • mAU
                          • 17 Jul 2024

                          So for what this phone gets a 4.5 stars rating? Just the outdated battery charging speed should give a flagship -1 star by default.

                            never saw gsm arena so politely yet still calling something ****

                            yet the rating doesn't show it

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                              • Anonymous
                              • L2s
                              • 17 Jul 2024

                              If the screen was wider like most foldables, that would automatically make Samsung look less bad.

                                I agree with the rating comment.

                                How the hell does Z Fold 6 get a 4.5 rating, when its worse in some areas than Z Fold 5??

                                While the improved screen brightness and longer software support are welcome, the camera hardware, sound loudness ,battery life or even lower charging are all disappointing.

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                                  • User. Hi.
                                  • xjH
                                  • 17 Jul 2024

                                  You see, GSMArena needs to work on how they rate devices.
                                  This device does not deserve a 4.5 Star rating, after all the things GSMArena said are wrong with it.
                                  Honestly, I find it sad that this phone has better ratings than most flagships, offering even better for less price.

                                  And by the way, the price should be part of the rating scheme as well!

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                                    • Alex
                                    • nDS
                                    • 17 Jul 2024

                                    You could've mentioned the Honor V2 as competition. Cheaper, much more compact, bigger battery, available in Europe... Sure, it's last year's Snapdragon, but the difference is irrelevant if you don't game.

                                      I expected significantly more - some Ultra version with an external display of approx. 6.7 inches (approx. S24+) and an internal display of over 8 inches. The UI is good, but Samsung didn't understand that the user experience starts with the display, and only when the display is great will I be happy to give my money to Samsung. But this way it is not a relevant innovation, still a narrow external display and without S-pen support on the external display. So for now I'm letting my money grow and I'll hope that Samsung understands what customers want. I'll wait another year, but I definitely don't want Fold6. It's not worth it. And for €2000, even weak photos. 

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                                        • User. Hi.
                                        • xjH
                                        • 17 Jul 2024

                                        Cyan111111, 17 Jul 2024Even Apple's incremental upgrade isn't this bad. ... moreisn't it obvious that they're just changing squircles to squares, after being the ones who invented it first? 🤔

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