Samsung announced its latest foldable smartphone lineup on July 10, with the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 launching August 7. Both devices feature thinner form factors and upgraded processors compared to their predecessors.
The Z Fold6 measures 5.6mm when folded, down from 6.3mm on the Z Fold5. The Z Flip6 shrinks to 7.6mm closed, a reduction from 7.8mm. Samsung paired both phones with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version chip, improving performance and AI capabilities for on-device processing.
Pricing climbs for both models. The Z Fold6 starts at $1,899 for the 256GB variant, a $100 increase from the Z Fold5's launch price. The Z Flip6 opens at $799 for 128GB storage, also $100 higher than before.
Samsung's new Galaxy Watch7 and Watch Ultra arrive simultaneously. The Watch7 includes a new skin temperature sensor and improved sleep-tracking algorithms. The Watch Ultra targets fitness enthusiasts with titanium construction, longer battery life, and enhanced durability features. Both watches run Wear OS 5 and integrate tighter with Samsung's Galaxy ecosystem.
Camera upgrades appear modest. The Z Fold6 retains the same megapixel counts as its predecessor but includes computational photography improvements. The Z Flip6 receives a larger 50-megapixel main camera, up from 12 megapixels, addressing a long-standing criticism about flip phone photography.
Battery capacity remains largely unchanged. The Z Fold6 houses a 4,400mAh battery while the Z Flip6 carries 4,000mAh. Samsung emphasizes efficiency gains from the new processor rather than