They flip. They fold. They flex. They’re both loaded with the latest Galaxy AI features, not to mention the latest and greatest chipsets, displays and beyond. So, how do you decide between these two top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy devices? We’ll uncover all the features of both phones, so you can find the best fit for you.
Let’s start with a snapshot of both phone’s specs and then take it from there.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- External Screen:6.3" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Main Screen: 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Brightness: 2,600 nits (both screens)
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
- Cameras: 10MP Front, 50MP Wide, 10MP Telephoto, 12MP Ultra Wide (2X Optical quality Zoom (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), 3X Optical Zoom, 30X Space Zoom)
- Galaxy AI baked-in
- 4,400 mAh battery
- S-Pen Compatible
- Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
- RAM: 12GB
- IP48 rating
- Color options: Navy, Pink, Silver Shadow
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
- Cover Display:3.4" Super AMOLED (1,600 nits brightness)
- Main Display: 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2,600 nits brightness)
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
- Cameras: 50MP Wide, 10MP Front, 12MP Ultra Wide (2X Optical quality Zoom (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), 10X Digital Zoom)
- 4,000 mAh battery
- Storage: 256GB / 512GB
- RAM: 12GB
- IP48 rating
- Color options: Blue, Silver Shadow, Mint, Yellow
Galaxy Z Fold 6 & Z Flip 6: Shared Features
Let’s start with what’s the same. Both phones have the same powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, a durable IP48 rating, and an amazing camera setup powered by Samsung’s new AI ProVisual Engine for flawless zooming and more (although the Z Fold6 does have the extra Telephoto lens). Plus, you know those amazing Galaxy AI capabilities you’ve been hearing about? They come ready-to-go on both phones—along with some new features that unleash new levels of creativity. Here are just some of the things you’ll get on both devices, courtesy of Galaxy AI:
- Photo Assist delivers effortless editing with literally the touch of your finger.
- Circle to Search with Google on the massive interior screen.
- Interpreter lets you chat in another language while FlexMode displays your language on one screen and theirs on the other.
- Note Assist lets you jot down notes, shopping lists and more while Galaxy AI automatically organizes and summarizes it all.
- Portrait Studio turns your selfies into stylized works of art like cartoons, watercolors, etc.
- Instant Slo-mo adds drama to any video with a tap of your finger.
- Live Effect instantly creates depth, bringing any photo to life.
Z Fold6 vs. Z Flip6: The Differences
Now for the stuff that sets these two phones apart. For one, the battery is bigger on the Z Fold6 (4,400mAh vs. 4,000mAh) and the Z Fold also offers an extra 1TB-storage option over the 256GB or 512GB options offered on the Z Flip. While both offer Dynamic AMOLED 2X internal screens with 2,600 nits peak brightness, that extends to the external screen on the Z Fold, whereas the Flip’s external screen is only a Super AMOLED with 1,600 nits peak brightness. But let’s talk about the big elephant in the room: Size!
Your choice is probably going to come down to how immersive of an experience you want from a device. After all, the Z Fold6 is a bigger foldable device with a formidable outer screen (6.3 inches compared to the Flip’s 3.4 inches) and once unfolded, it transforms into what is basically a small tablet with a massive 7.6-inch display. It also has S-Pen compatibility, so you can literally write, draw, work and create on the go. The Z Flip, once unflipped, reveals a nice 6.7-inch display but it is not S-Pen compatible. Having that S-Pen on board also unlocks one Galaxy AI feature that’s not available on the Z Flip: Sketch to Image. This feature lets you sketch something from scratch on a blank canvas—or even draw directly on a photo—and Galaxy AI transforms it into an image. For example, you could draw a tree, a dog, a pond, anything you want, on one of your photos and AI naturally incorporates it into the picture!
Obviously, portability will be a key factor. You’ll have to consider each phone’s dimensions before making a decision:
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 dimensions
- Folded (153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1)
- Unfolded (153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 dimensions
- Folded (85.1 x 71.9 x 14.9)
- Unfolded: (165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9)
The even bigger elephant in the room depending on your budget? Price! When it comes to deciding between the Z Flip6 vs. Z Fold6, it’s important to know how their prices compare. The Z Fold6 starts at $1,899 retail, while the Z Flip6 starts at $1,099.99.
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