Just a week before Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event, detailed specifications of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 have been leaked. The leak originates from Evan Blass, a reputable tech leaker, who revealed marketing images of both phones in his Substack newsletter.
The leaked details highlight several significant enhancements, such as a brighter screen for the Fold 6, a larger battery, and improved cooling for the Flip 6. Additionally, there’s promising news regarding the durability of both devices.
Galaxy Z Flip 6
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 maintains the same display sizes as its predecessor – a 3.4-inch cover screen and a 6.7-inch main foldable display. The main screen boasts Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz variable refresh rate, while the cover screen features a 720 x 748 pixels resolution and operates at 60Hz.
The more substantial updates for the Flip 6 are internal. It is anticipated to house a 4,000mAh battery, an increase from the 3,700mAh battery in the Z Flip 5, potentially resulting in better battery life. Moreover, the Flip 6 is set to be the first in its series to incorporate a vapor chamber cooling system, enhancing heat management during intensive tasks.
The camera setup on the Flip 6 includes an upgraded 50MP primary sensor, with the 12MP ultrawide sensor and the 10MP selfie camera remaining the same.
Galaxy Z Fold 6
Regarding the Fold 6, it features a 6.3-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch main foldable display. Both screens offer a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of up to 2,600 nits, comparable to the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
The Fold 6 is expected to be slightly lighter than its predecessor, weighing 239g compared to the Fold 5’s 253g, and will have the same 4,400mAh battery as its predecessor.
The camera system remains unchanged, featuring a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultrawide sensor, and a 10MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. It also retains the same dual front-facing cameras – a 10MP sensor on the cover screen and a 4MP sensor on the main display.
Shared Specs
In terms of durability, both the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 are expected to feature an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance. Although this isn’t as high as the IP68 rating on many premium smartphones, it’s a noteworthy improvement over the IPX8 rating commonly seen on foldable phones. The devices have frames made of Armor Aluminium, and the displays will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Furthermore, both foldables will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, coupled with 12GB of RAM, and will offer storage options of 256GB and 512GB. The Fold 6 might also come in a 1TB storage variant.
They will run Android 14 with Samsung’s One UI 6.1.1 layered on top, which incorporates Galaxy AI. Users will have access to features like Circle to Search, Interpreter Mode, and Notes Summarization. However, there’s no mention of any new AI features for foldables that were speculated earlier.
Additional shared features include a side-mounted fingerprint reader, stereo speakers, dual-SIM support, and connectivity options such as 5G (sub-6GHz), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port. However, Samsung DeX support is expected to be exclusive to the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
