The premium Korean laptop is indeed the most advanced, the most powerful, the brightest, the most multitasking and also the most expensive and delicate. Is it worth the purchase? Is it more software than hardware? Let’s review.
The new Galaxy Z Fold 6 It’s the last foldable Samsung launched in 2024 and Its price starts at $2,119,990 (for 256 GB models) until reaching the $2,529,990 (for the one with a capacity of 1 TB).
Sold as he folding phone more advanced and specialist reviews pointed out that it was above the competition from Google and the Chinese company OnePlus. But what does all this mean?
At a glance he Fold 6 offers a lighter frame , bigger and better screens , and the fastest chip available for Android.
According to the manufacturer, it weighs 14 grams less than the Fold 5, making it only 7 grams heavier than its relative S24 Ultra or an iPhone 16 Pro Max, so It’s a foldable that finally has the weight of a standard high-end phone ; quite a feat considering it’s now friendlier to hold and carry in your pocket.
For those who are still wondering what exactly makes a foldable phone unique, the Fold 6 is designed as a premium device , mix of phone and tablet which even costs more than the South Korean firm’s best laptop, the powerful Galaxy Book 4 Ultra.
It is strictly speaking a high-end phone with two screens . Closed, we use the 6.3-inch outer display which feels less compact than previous versions (e.g. for messaging and texting), and the experience is similar to any other smartphone. To get an idea, It’s the same width as the iPhone 13 mini .
Folding magic happens by opening the Fold 6 as if it were a book When the 7.6 inch screen of the “tablet” appears which is much brighter than previous models, which facilitates, among other things, outdoor reading , watch videos or play video games and perform tasks simultaneously in multiple windows.
Well, the ease of carrying a real “medium” screen in your pocket.
For those of us who have been using smartphones for fifteen years, the news has become more and more tedious and the phones are basically the same : a slab of metal with barely improved batteries and cameras, with one or two new software features (hello AI) and a lot of empty promises. But some big companies are thinking outside the box with foldable phones .
The specialty channel says it best thread cutter : although a foldable phone it’s not that practical (and they are too expensive ) For most people, a phone that can be turned into a tablet is at least exciting . And smartphones haven’t been exciting for years .
How does the Z Fold 6 perform?
The Fold 6 has the same chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 And 12 GB of RAM than its parents S24 Ultra and the Z Flip 6, but here we can notice much more power when multitasking on the interior screen with 120Hz refresh rate .
Specifically Run up to eight on-screen apps simultaneously effortlessly and easily handles artificial intelligence, games and various applications.
It’s fast even when connected to an external monitor, with a keyboard and mouse to use as PC Android . I think this is a use that is not fully explored (the application is called Samsung DeX ), but in addition to a tablet and a smartphone, foldables could one day maybe, also opt for laptop replacement .
With an average of 6 to 7 hours of daily use, battery lasts approximately 48 hours between loads using a combination of exterior and interior screens.
And some very good news: has seven years of software updates .
What’s new in the Z Fold 6 software?
THE Artificial intelligence is the protagonist of the software of the new Z-fold 6 . Among the new features, we find Interpreter which allows you to instantly translate a conversation in real time using the Z Fold 6’s interior screen (such as buying a Shenzhen metro ticket in perfect Mandarin or checking into a hotel on the French Riviera). EITHER Live translation which instantly translates telephone conversations into several languages (very useful for reserving a restaurant or doing an interview).
A very little-discussed new feature of the latest Galaxy software updates is that the new phones allow AI to respond to phone spam via a personal assistant which launches predetermined and customizable questions, thus avoiding unexpected calls and telephone harassment from businesses.
It also comes with Circle to search which involves drawing a circle with your finger (or the S Pen, which is not included) to quickly search for a text or image on Google. Or the app Grade support very useful, which allows you to make audio recordings of courses or meetings which can then be summarized and organized by the AI.
In Chat support The phone prompts you to enter a few keywords so that the AI can then complete the text or email for you. While Navigation help causes AI to summarize the content of a website, for example the content of a news article latercera.com or that of a recipe Paula Cuisine .
The new Photo assistance Lets you mark objects in your photos to move, remove or enlarge them, filling backgrounds or adjusting angles with AI.
And for those who record videos, Instant slow motion You can convert key moments and apply slow motion to any of your action videos.
What are the disadvantages of the Z Fold 6?
Beyond your excessive entry price , Foldable phones are more fragile than a normal smartphone and are also expensive to repair .
On the other hand, They are slightly thicker than a normal phone and they do not represent a big technological leap compared to the previous generation.
With their more complex designs with flexible screens, additional display modules, and more complicated bezels and batteries, foldables work well together to make opening and using the phone a pleasant, but This could all change if you let it go .
A small drop, even with a case on, could prevent the phone’s hinge from working.
They also have no protection against dust. and something as small as lint in your pocket could prevent it from folding properly. Although the hinged closure is now perfect and there is no more space for dust to get in.
In summary, It’s quite a delicate phone and not suitable for the unwary . Although now yes, it is waterproof .
Who should buy a Z Fold 6?
East ideal for those who need a phone and tablet at the same time for those who need perform powerful multitasking in a compact device (write texts, design presentations, edit videos, audios and photos), while maximum performance , portable and for those looking for great battery life .
Also for those who own other devices from the rich Galaxy ecosystem whether it’s watches, laptops, rings or TVs, and even smart washing machines and refrigerators.
And of course, for those who can afford it.
Indeed, today the entire foldable market in the world, all brands and models combined (including of course the Google Pixel Fold, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4, the Oppo Find N3 Flip, etc.), is 15.9 million units according to consulting firm TrendForce. This represents just over 1% of the global smartphone market . And it is only expected to reach 2% in 2025.
Z Fold 6 loose notes
HAS fingerprint reader on the external side button.
It doesn’t heat alarmingly by pushing its performance to its maximum.
On the internal screen, always we can see the relief of the interior fold of the hinge .
THE the main camera is 50 Mpx (if you like mobile photography, the S24 Ultra has 200 Mpx).
THE the front camera is only 10 Mpx .
With the option Dual recording You can record using both cameras simultaneously. For example, to show a live music concert and at the same time your reaction.
Wait until 2 physical Nano SIM cards (and Dual SIM configuration) plus one eSIM .
Source: Latercera
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