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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Smartphones7.4
Good7.4
Good16 expert reviews
3100 user opinions
Aug 10, 2024
Updated Dec 1, 2024
High confidenceMay be outdated
Quick Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the most refined foldable Samsung has made, but the incremental improvements over the Z Fold 5 leave many reviewers questioning the $1,899 price tag. The thinner, lighter design and improved hinge durability are welcome, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers excellent performance. However, the cover screen remains narrow, the crease is still visible, and the camera system — while good — hasn't seen the same upgrades as the Galaxy S24 Ultra. For foldable enthusiasts it's the best option, but the value proposition is increasingly hard to justify.
Pros reviewers agree on
Strengths consistently called out across sources
- Thinner and lighter than Z Fold 5 — the best foldable form factor yet
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance is excellent
- IPX8 water resistance is a confidence booster
- Multitasking on the inner display is genuinely productive
Cons reviewers agree on
Weaknesses flagged across multiple sources
- $1,899 price with modest year-over-year improvements
- Visible crease on the inner display remains
- No S Pen silo despite the premium price
What reviewers disagree on
Points where expert verdicts diverge — weigh based on your priorities
- Whether incremental improvements justify $1,899 over Z Fold 5
- Cover screen usability — some find it fine, others say it's too narrow
- Camera quality relative to S24 Ultra at a higher price point
How This Review Was Created
8Publications
5YouTube Reviews
3Reddit Threads
16Total Sources
High ConfidenceJuly 2024 - September 2024
This is a synthesis of expert reviews and user discussions; we may not have physically tested the product. See methodology.
Detailed Breakdown
The Z Fold 6 is noticeably thinner and lighter, with a more squared-off design language that reviewers appreciate.
- The new design language with flat edges looks more refined and modern — it's Samsung's best-looking foldable by far.— The Verge
- At 239g, it's the lightest Z Fold yet, and you genuinely notice the difference in pocket and hand.— CNET
- The crease is still there and still visible in certain lighting — Samsung hasn't solved this yet.— MKBHD
The inner 7.6-inch display is gorgeous but the narrow cover screen divides opinion.
- The inner display is beautiful — bright, smooth, and the extra screen real estate transforms productivity tasks.— Tom's Guide
- The cover screen at 6.3 inches is usable but still feels cramped compared to regular phones — typing is a challenge.— Reddit r/Android
Capable cameras but not flagship-tier, which stings at this price point.
- Photos are good by any standard, but when you're paying $1,899, 'good' feels insufficient compared to the S24 Ultra's camera.— Dave2D
- The 3x telephoto is fine but the lack of a periscope zoom lens feels like a cost-cutting measure.— PCMag
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