The "1-Minute" Review
Verdict
A compact folding phone with a fast processor and long-lasting battery life.Design
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 maintains a refined, compact design that's easily pocketable, with flat edges for a monolithic feel. The matte finish reduces fingerprints, giving it a clean look.
It folds with precision, offering an impressive hinge that users describe as sturdy and responsive. "The fold feels strong, akin to a secure door on a vault," noted TechRadar.
Reviewers appreciate its balance and high build quality, emphasizing the seamless transition from folded to unfolded. "It feels less like a foldable due to its solid construction," remarked Android Central.
Display(s)
You'll enjoy using the bright and vibrant 6.7-inch main display, whether you're browsing outdoors or watching videos. The improved brightness reaches up to 2,600 nits, making it easy to see even under direct sunlight, something the experts at The Guardian appreciated.
Samsung reduced the crease visibility on the main display. While you may still notice it if you look closely, it's much less intrusive in daily use. Reviewers have praised this enhancement, as it subtly improves the viewing experience.
Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor in this device ensures speed and efficiency, allowing seamless multitasking and app usage. Whether it's navigating the software or streaming videos, tasks run effortlessly.
Reviewers highlight the phone's ability to keep up with demanding activities, saying "it handles everything thrown at it without stuttering" (TechRadar). This means you'll experience consistent, reliable speed, even when pushing the device to its limits during gaming sessions or extensive multitasking.
Software & Storage
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 runs Android 14 powered by Samsung’s One UI, which gives you a colorful experience with plenty of customization options. Some experts note: "It's feature-rich but can feel a bit overwhelming due to its complexity."
Samsung promises seven years of updates, ensuring your phone stays secure and up to date, adding great long-term value.
AI features like Photo Assist provide fun, interactive tools for photography, though some users might find the AI's value unclear compared to everyday needs.
Cameras
The phone's 50MP main camera brings a noticeable improvement in photo quality, especially in bright conditions. It excels with vibrant colors and rich detail, even without a dedicated zoom lens. "Images have plenty of contrast, depth, and vibrancy," as noted by Android Central, highlighting its versatility in capturing various scenes.
The ultrawide lens also delivers good group and landscape shots, but some details might appear less sharp around the edges. Selfies take advantage of the main sensors for higher quality, thanks to the cover screen as a viewfinder, providing a neat way to capture personal moments.
While some may miss a zoom lens for portraits, the AI-enhanced zoom still manages to deliver decent images, making this phone well-rounded for most photo needs.
Battery
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 sports a 4,000mAh battery, an upgrade offering significant improvement over older models. This increase ensures you won't find yourself constantly searching for a charger throughout the day.
With regular use, expect this phone to power through up to two days with a full charge. During testing, a reviewer noted "the battery lasts all day on a single charge," providing peace of mind for those with busy lifestyles.
Charging speeds have not improved, remaining at 25W, which means it will take over an hour to reach full charge. The phone also supports 15W wireless charging for convenience, but faster speeds would be greatly welcomed.
Audio
Reviews appreciate the consistent audio performance during calls, highlighting "crisp voice clarity even in loud environments," according to experts.
For entertainment like movies or games, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 offers an enjoyable listening experience. The speakers project sound well, filling a small room without distortion.
The upgraded audio complements the phone’s other multimedia features, making it an excellent choice for those who value both style and substance.
The Bottom Line
Experience the convenience of a big screen that fits into your pocket, thanks to the strong yet sleek design of this device.
The strong processor handles everyday tasks seamlessly, while the enhanced main camera captures detailed and vivid photos in various lighting conditions.
However, the small cover display limits functionality and requires effort to set up full app use. It also carries a higher price compared to some alternatives, so consider your budget.
"The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is not as fun as the Razr Plus, but it makes sense for most people," notes TechRadar, pointing out its practical edge.
What the Critics Are Saying...


- Amy Davies, Amateur PhotographerThe Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a lot of fun, and is good value for a foldable. There’s been some improvements to the camera, but for the price, there’s better options out there for photographers.


- Basil Kronfli, Digital Camera WorldNow that the flip phone competition is hotting up, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip line doesn't feel as bleeding-edge as it once did. However, the Z Flip 6 is still a solid smartphone with enough highlights to help it shine, and the upgraded primary camera is a welcome upgrade over the Z Flip 5. So, while...


- Leigh :) Stark, PickrThe problem with the Z Flip 6 isn’t what’s wrong or right about it, but rather what’s changed. The answer is not much. In what feels very much like last year’s phone with a new hat, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a wholly safe approach to foldable smartphones that doesn’t seem like it improves much of anyth...


- Daniel Schmidt, NotebookcheckThe Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G offers an excellent all-round package with the only stagnation to be found in its design.


- Ray Shaw, CyberShackSamsung justifies the price as a Flip, but lower-cost glass slabs offer far better cameras and performance. The more advanced Razr 50 Ultra is $500 less.
Prices (Where to Buy)
Common Questions
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 prices will vary depending on retailer, age, special offers and whether or not it's purchased with a service plan. If purchased with a 2 year service contract for example, you would likely pay much less for the phone itself up front. Samsung's suggested retail price is $1099.99. You can compare Galaxy Z Flip6 prices from around the web here on The Informr.
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 user manual here.
Samsung backs up the Galaxy Z Flip6 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Galaxy Z Flip6 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Samsung support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Samsung's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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