The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is official: the latest in Samsung folding smartphones is in your hands 

UPDATED: JUL 10, 2024, 8:10 AM 

With its 7.6-inch foldable screen, cutting-edge performance and new features, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 pushes the boundaries of mobile innovation.

It was during its Galaxy Unpacked 2023 conference that Samsung officially unveiled the long-awaited Galaxy Z Fold 6, the new flagship of its range of folding smartphones. After the success of previous generations, the Korean manufacturer has once again pushed the boundaries of mobile technology with this new model.

The foldable design, a true signature of the range, has been further refined, the phone measures only 12.1 mm, which is a far cry from the first bulky Galaxy Z Fold, which measured 15.5 mm thick. Indeed, the Z Fold 6 features a new, more square design: when unfolded, the exterior is 2.7mm wider and 1.4mm shorter, giving you a more evenly spaced desk. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 unfolds to reveal a 7.6-inch OLED main display, providing an immersive using experience. Thanks to its robust hinges and its ultra-thin format, the device folds and unfolds with remarkable fluidity.

Due to changes in phone size, screens have adopted more square proportions. The internal 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display now has a 20.9:18 aspect ratio, while the slightly larger 6.3-inch cover display gets a 22.1:9 aspect ratio. To recall, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 had screens with 21.6:18 and 23:9 aspect ratios, respectively.

While foldable phones are rarely certified for dust resistance because there are simply too many ways for particles to penetrate the structure, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has accomplished just that. The phone has obtained an IP48 certification. This means the phone is essentially waterproof (up to 30 minutes in 1.5m of fresh water), but is also protected against particles 1mm or larger.

But this Galaxy Z Fold 6 is not just an engineering feat. Under its hood lies the latest high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, guaranteeing very high level performance. Coupled with 12 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage, this configuration allows you to run the most demanding applications without the slightest slowdown.

Faithful to the innovative spirit of the range, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 also includes new, unique features. We can notably cite the retractable photo sensor which deploys when taking selfies. The camera configuration is also largely the same as that of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The triple camera at the The rear uses the same 50MP F1.8 wide-angle, 12MP ultra-wide and 10MP telephoto cameras with 3X optical zoom. There is also the famous 10 MP exterior selfie camera and the good old 4 MP interior under-screen selfie camera, or even the handwriting recognition system allowing you to annotate documents directly on the screen.

In terms of autonomy, Samsung has equipped its folding smartphone with a 4,400 mAh battery compatible with 25W fast charging and 15W fast charging. Enough to fully enjoy the user experience for a full day.

Don't expect a charger in the box, or an S Pen for that matter.

Finally, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 benefits from Samsung's latest software advances with the One UI 6.0 overlay based on Android 14. A fluid and intuitive interface, optimized to make the most of the foldable format.

In a sign of the times, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 also comes with a plethora of AI goodies, which aim to improve the user experience. Circle to Search, Note Assist, Google Gemini, Enhanced Interpeter, Photo Assist and Portrait Studio are just some of the highlights that Samsung is talking about.

Note Assist: Provides translation, summaries, and automatic formatting of meeting notes, but also supports transcription, translation, and summarization of voice recordings;

- S Pen with Galaxy AI: new Sketch to image lets you generate “sophisticated works of art” while using the stylus

- Interpreter: Now offers a dual-screen layout for more natural interaction when speaking with someone speaking another language.

- Google Gemini: Google's new AI assistant is now fully integrated into the Galaxy Z Fold 6

Available for pre-order today, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be marketed on September 1, 2023 starting at $2,000. An investment that is certainly significant, but which provides access to the future of smartphones according to Samsung.