The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year, that much is for sure. The competition has started releasing some truly compelling foldable, and Samsung is kind of a in a catchup mode, at least as far as the hardware is concerned. There are now thinner and lighter foldables out there, with less noticeable creases, and some of them arguably have even more compelling software. Samsung has to make a considerable step forward in order to attract consumers once again. The company has been making rather small iterations of its ‘Galaxy Fold’ devices for years now, so… it’s time. In this article, we’ll go over what you can expect the Galaxy Z Fold 6 to bring to the table.
This article will be regularly updated with new information on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (this is a preview article) — both official teasers and credible leaks, rumors, and insider claims — as it becomes available in the run-up to the release of the upcoming Android smartphone. The last update was made on June 27, 2024.
When will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 be released?
The company’s second Unpacked event of the year will take place on July 10, Samsung confirmed it. This date was rumored for quite some time, so it doesn’t exactly come as a surprise. Last year’s event took place on July 26, when the Galaxy Z Fold 5 launched, so why the change? Well, it’s allegedly due to the Olympics, which are starting on July 26. Samsung moved up its second Unpacked event of the year last year, as it usually launches ‘Fold’ and ‘Flip’ devices in August. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and the Galaxy Ring too. The company likely won’t confirm the exact launch date until July.
What models are coming?
We may see a rather considerable change this year. Samsung is actually rumored to announce two Galaxy Z Fold 6 models, not one. A well-known tipster, Roland Quandt, suggested that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra will be coming. He’s not sure about the name, though, the ‘Ultra’ naming is just a guess. He’s also unclear on how the ‘Ultra’ model will differentiate compared to the regular unit. Their internal codenames are the ‘Q6’ and ‘Q6A’, with the latter being the more powerful model. We have also spotted the ‘Q6A’ model. Do note that the ‘Slim‘ model was also mentioned, but chances are that that’s the ‘Ultra’ variant. Also, that phone(s) is said to launch at a later date.
The tipster did indicate some possible differences between the regular and ‘Ultra’ models. He pointed at different display sizes, different camera setup, possibly a larger battery inside the ‘Ultra, and even an optional stylus support. Those are just some wild guesses on his part, though, he’s still unsure. If there really are two models that are coming, we’ll hear more about that in the coming weeks/months.
How much will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 cost?
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 pricing rumors are all over the place, to be quite honest. Some rumors said that the price will stay unchanged, others say that we should get ready for a price bump. Even some exact price tags surfaced not long ago, but they turned out to be inaccurate. In the US, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 launched for $1,799.99. Do note that a ton of trade-in deals were available, though, of course. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 could have a similar price tag, or be $100 more expensive, if we had to guess.
What about the ‘Ultra’ model, however? Well, considering how very little we know about that device, we can’t really say much. The ‘Ultra’ is only rumored as ‘coming’ at this point, and no specific info was shared. If it does indeed launch, it’s possible that it will be a couple of extra hundred dollars on top of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. It all depends on what it ends up offering, we can guess all we want. There’s even a chance that the ‘Ultra’ will be a successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 some sort of a more affordable variant. We’re waiting for more information.
What will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 look like?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 did appear in CAD-based renders (no word on the ‘Ultra’), which basically revealed the phone’s design. In addition to that, bits and pieces of the phone’s design leaked too. The major design info camera from Samsung directly, though. The phone appeared on the company’s official website in Kazakhstan, briefly. You can check it out below, and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is in the same image.
It will have a similar design language to its predecessor but with a couple of notable changes. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be a bit wider and shorter than the Galaxy Z Fold 5. That points to a wider cover display, which is something many people have been waiting for. Its corners will also be more square. All Galaxy Z Fold models thus far had extremely narrow cover displays. It was rather cumbersome to type on them, as they were considerably narrower than displays on regular smartphones. That will change with the Galaxy Z Fold 6. You’ll also notice that the phone is flatter all around, flat sides is what I mean.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 CAD-based renders:
The phone’s rear camera setup looks very similar to the one on the Galaxy Z Fold 5, design-wise. It is bigger this time around, however. The sides are once again flat all around, while the bezels around both displays will be rather thin. Samsung will once again use an under-display camera on the main panel. A display camera hole will be placed on the cover panel. The phone will fold flat, as did the Galaxy Z Fold 5, and we’re hoping that it will also be lighter than its predecessor. The phone’s cover display will have symmetrical bezels.
According to a trusted source, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will weigh 239 grams (the Galaxy Z Fold 5 weighs 253 grams). So it will be noticeably lighter than its predecessor. The device is said to measure 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1mm when unfolded, though a different source suggested an even thinner profile at 5.6mm when unfolded. We still don’t have its measurements when folded, though.
Pieces of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 design:
Here are the expected color options
It was initially reported that the phone is coming in Dark Blue, Light Pink, and Silver colors. That is still true (plus new colors have been added), but those colors now have fancy names. Dark Blue will be called Navy, Silver will be Silver Shadow, and Light Pink seems to remain Light Pink. Ross Young also mentioned that Crafted Black and White colors will also be on offer, though, so two new ones. Samsung will likely use fancier names for those colors, though. A titanium build was also mentioned, and that could help with the overall weight. One rumor also suggested it will be 11mm thick, but some sources indicated that it won’t be happening. So we’ll see.
Even the official Galaxy Z Fold 6 case images surfaced ahead of time. You can check them out below.
Official case images:
What specs will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 have?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy SoC. That is basically an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. It’s the most powerful processor Qualcomm has to offer at the moment. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 will use that chip globally, not just in specific markets. Europe will also get it, not an Exynos alternative. The device is expected to include a 7.6-inch main display, and we’re probably looking at a QHD+ resolution on that panel, or at least something close to it.
What about the main display? Well, it will be wider, but we don’t know its size just yet. Samsung could aim to keep the same size, though, as it looks set to keep the same size of the main panel. That means we could get a 6.2-inch panel, but a wider one. Alternatively, the size could be boosted to 6.3 inches. This will be a fullHD+ panel, and both displays will offer a 120Hz refresh rate. The main display is also tipped to have a less noticeable crease. It won’t be much less noticeable however. In other words, it won’t be up to par to some competition from China.
A larger battery, but the charging likely won’t be faster
A 4,600mAh battery was mentioned in rumors as well, but that was denied by a second report (from a trusted source) claiming a 4,400mAh battery will be included. A recent rumor suggested that the phone will include a 200-megapixel main camera, but another one quickly squashed that info, claiming that a 50-megapixel unit will be included. In fact, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 could end up sporting the same camera as last year. Do note that two Galaxy Z Fold 6 models are rumored, so that may be the cause to the confusion. We’re hoping to see upgrades for all cameras on the device, especially rear-facing ones, but that may not materialize.
When it comes to storage options, Ross Young lifted the veil on that information. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage variants. This basically means it will be offered in the same options as the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Wi-Fi 7 won’t be included, FCC revealed.
That’s all the information on specs that we have at the moment. Samsung will cling to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, based on a benchmark. That’s probably the only RAM variant that will launch. It’s also quite possible that we may not get faster charging here. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 will support 25W wired charging, unfortunately, as a charger certification confirmed. We do expect 15W wireless charging to be included, however, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. Let’s hope the phone will support the Qi2 standard.
Should you wait to buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6?
Based on everything we’ve seen thus far, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 won’t be a major upgrade. It’s still rather early, though, so take that with a grain of salt. The biggest upgrade seems to be a wider cover display. If you do consider that an upgrade, some people prefer the narrower display. The thing is, the ‘Ultra’ model is now rumored, so if we take that one into consideration, we may, after all, see some major upgrades coming. We’ll have to wait for more information to surface, as what we know now is quite limited. The phone’s launch event is still months and months away, so… we’ll see.
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