Since launching the Galaxy Fold, the first foldable phone with a book-like screen, on February 2019, 2, and the vertically foldable Galaxy Flip in February 20, Samsung officially unveiled the sixth-generation design of the Galaxy Z Fold2020, and the Galaxy Z Flip2, which is actually the fifth-generation design, at the Unpacked 2024 event held for the first time in Paris, France.
In fact, in terms of the overall user experience, there is not much difference between the two foldable screen phones. The Galaxy Z Fold6 also adopts a book-like folding method, and focuses on a larger folding screen and S Pen application experience. The Galaxy Z Flip6 retains the general upright mobile phone usage experience, and uses a concave folding method to reduce it for easy carrying, as well as a quick operation interactive usage mode on the external screen.
Samsung has added a pink design to the Galaxy Z Fold6 for the first time to attract more female users. At the same time, the body proportions have been slightly widened, making the outer screen closer to the grip of a normal mobile phone. At the same time, the ratio of the inner screen after unfolding is closer to 1:1, and the body weight is further reduced to 239 grams.
As for the Galaxy Z Flip6, it further enhances the color texture and keeps the camera lens frame consistent with the body color. At the same time, the image quality of the main camera wide-angle lens is improved from the previous 1200 million pixels to 5000 million pixels. In addition, the external screen interactive effects and gadget usage experience are also increased.
Both foldable-screen phones emphasize Galaxy AI applications and feature a strengthened folding mechanism. The dual-rail hinge design strengthens components, while the screens are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, meeting scratch resistance tests and boasting an IP48 rating for water and dust resistance, enhancing overall durability.
Galaxy z fold6
The Galaxy Z Fold6 features a 6.3-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2376X display with a resolution of 968 1 and a 120-2Hz refresh rate on the outside, which is approximately 1mm wider than the previous generation. The inside screen is a 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2160X Infinity Flex display with a resolution of 1856 x 1 and also a 120-2Hz refresh rate. The aspect ratio is 20.9:18, and Samsung says the height is reduced by 1.4mm and the width is increased by 2.7mm respectively.
In terms of hardware specifications, the Galaxy Z Fold6 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy processor. The internal VC heat sink area is 1.6 times larger than the previous generation model, thereby corresponding to more stable computing performance output. It also provides 12GB of memory and 256GB, 512GB and 1TB storage capacities. The battery uses a 4400mAh and supports 25W, 3A wired fast charging, which can be charged to 30% in 50 minutes. It also supports wireless fast charging 2.0 and wireless power sharing functions. The international version provides multiple eSIM functions and Wi-Fi 6e wireless network connection functions. The body is available in Star Silver, Valley Blue and Salt Lake Pink options.
鏡頭部分，Galaxy Z Fold6維持搭載1000萬畫素、f/2.2光圈、1.22µm每單位畫素感光面積與85度拍攝視角設計的外部視訊鏡頭，以及同樣維持400萬畫素、f/1.8光圈、2.0µm每單位畫素感光面積與85度拍攝視角的內側螢幕下視訊鏡頭。
而主相機則一樣採用5000萬畫素、Dual Pixel畫素對焦、f/1.8光圈、光學防震、1µm每單位畫素感光面積、85度拍攝視角的廣角鏡頭，以及1000萬畫素、光學防震、f/2.4光圈、1µm每單位畫素感光面積與36度拍攝視角，並且對應3倍光學變焦效果的長焦鏡頭，以及此次採用全新感光元件設計的超廣角鏡頭，但一樣維持1200萬畫素規格，採f/1.8光圈、1.12µm每單位畫素感光面積與123度拍攝視角設計。
Galaxy AI on the Galaxy Z Fold6
In terms of Galaxy AI artificial intelligence functions, Samsung will continue to cooperate with Google on Search Circle and Gemini Nano artificial intelligence model applications, and will continue to provide them free of charge until 2025. In the Chinese market, it is expected to continue its cooperation with Baidu. As for the S Pen's sensor quick ring function, an operation mode has been added that can quickly call up and use artificial intelligence functions through the S Pen.
This update further allows translation to be used on any part of the screen, such as translating text in an image, searching for anything displayed on the screen, and even solving mathematical formulas. Note Assist has also been added to S Note, providing hand-drawn-to-image and PDF translation functions, and even a voice-to-text assistant function. An intelligent assistant function has also been added to the browsing part, allowing users to more conveniently complete various usage needs through device-side artificial intelligence.
Samsung has further deepened its collaboration with Google to enable the deep integration of Gemini services with the Galaxy Z Fold6, even corresponding to the user interface of the foldable screen phone, and can be used in more than 200 countries and regions around the world.
The real-time voice translation feature offers Listening Mode and Conversation Mode, and can utilize both the outer and inner screens for real-time translation, similar to the Pixel Fold. Furthermore, the real-time translation feature, which already supported voice calls, now also supports third-party VoIP service apps, including mainstream online social services like WhatsApp, LINE, and Instagram. Other features include enhanced assistant services with automatic message replies.
For image editing, the Smart Select & Sketch to Image function has been added, which automatically generates images through hand-drawn graffiti, thereby increasing the fun of imaging. It can also automatically generate images through the Photo Assist smart editing assistant, or convert images into different shooting filter styles through the Portrait Studio function.
The Galaxy AI features currently available on the Galaxy Z Fold6 are expected to be compatible with the new One UI 6.1.1 version, so Galaxy series flagship phones that can be upgraded to this version in the future are also expected to use the same or some of the Galaxy AI features.
Galaxy z flip6
As for the Galaxy Z Flip6, the camera lens frame is thickened and designed in the same color as the body, with options of Cloud Blue, Dawn Yellow, Star Silver and First Bud Green.
The hardware uses a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 1X Infinity Flex display with Full HD+ resolution and support for 120-2Hz frame rate design. The outside uses a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x748 and a frame rate of 60Hz. It is also equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy processor, 12GB of memory, and 256GB and 512GB of storage capacity.
The battery uses the same 24mAh design as the Galaxy S4000, and also supports 25W, 3A wired fast charging, which can charge 30% of the power in 50 minutes. It also supports Wireless Fast Charging 2.0 and Wireless Power Sharing. The body is also IP48-rated waterproof and dustproof. The whole device weighs 187 grams and also supports multiple eSIMs and Wi-Fi 6e wireless connection specifications.
What’s more special is that the Galaxy Z Flip6 also adopts a VC heat sink design with an area increased by 1.5 times for the first time, which improves the operating stability of the phone while also reducing power consumption.
而內部視訊鏡頭採1000萬畫素、f/2.2光圈、1.22µm每單位畫素感光面積與85度拍攝視角，主相機則是將廣角鏡頭升級為5000萬畫素、支援Dual Pixel像素對焦、f/1.8光圈、光學防震、1µm每單位畫素感光面積與85度拍攝視角，超廣角鏡頭則維持1200萬畫素、對應f/1.8光圈1.12µm每單位畫素感光面積與123度拍攝視角。
Galaxy Z Flip 6's Galaxy AI
As for the Galaxy AI function, it can also correspond to voice translation functions such as smart reply suggestions and conversation mode. The external screen can also automatically generate lifelike wallpapers through artificial intelligence, and make the wallpapers more interactive, such as shaking and sliding the screen to display specific objects.
In addition to enhancing the existing handheld video shooting function, the shooting function can also achieve a more natural portrait shooting mode through artificial intelligence, and can assist in adjusting the best shooting picture through artificial intelligence. In addition, it also cooperates with Instagram to provide automatic shooting of bright photos or videos, and can automatically increase the brightness for night image shooting needs.
time to market
Currently, both the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 will be launched in specific markets on July 7. The former will be sold at a starting price of US$24, while the latter will have a suggested retail price starting at US$1899. The launch time in the Taiwan market will be confirmed later.
