Samsung is anticipated to carry its massive Unpacked occasion in early July, the occasion that may convey the brand new foldables, the Galaxy Ring and probably different new merchandise. The timing is meant to line up with the Olympics (which begin on July 26) as Samsung is a serious sponsor and can need its shiny new devices to be entrance and middle.
The subsequent technology of Galaxy foldables has leaked quite a few occasions and we needed to summarize a number of months of leaks and rumors right here, in order that you realize what to anticipate come July. This submit will deal with the Galaxy Z Flip6, one other one will cowl the Galaxy Z Fold6.
Cheaper FE mannequin incoming
Samsung was an early mover within the foldable discipline and the expertise has been enhancing with each technology. One factor that has remained comparatively fixed is the worth. It appears to be like like the corporate is lastly at some extent the place it is able to provide a extra inexpensive mannequin alongside the common flagship-grade Flip.
The cellphone is tentatively referred to as Galaxy Z Flip FE, identical to the Galaxy S FE collection. It would measure 165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9mm unfolded, the identical because the Z Flip5, whereas the Z Flip6 will likely be barely thicker (extra on that in a bit). This may recommend that that is actually a Galaxy Z Flip5 FE with some or a lot of the {hardware} borrowed from the 2023 mannequin.
A fair larger cowl show
One of many main upgrades on the Galaxy Z Flip5 was the so-called Flex Window – the three.4” cowl show. In comparison with the 1.9” line show of the earlier mannequin, this actually modified the way you used the cellphone. It may show greater than easy widgets, certainly it may run full Android apps.
Cowl shows: Galaxy Z Flip4 (left) and Galaxy Z Flip5 (proper)
Samsung noticed that it was good and apparently it needs to go even larger – the Galaxy Z Flip6 is claimed have a 3.9” cowl show. We don’t know that meaning as a percentage-wise improve as the form of the quilt show is complicated and flows across the cameras.
Gorilla Glass Armor, at present used on the S24 Extremely, may make an look. This new kind of glass considerably cuts down on reflectivity, however it might be featured solely on the quilt show.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 leaked official pictures
As for the principle show inside, Samsung trademarked the time period “Ironflex”. The sturdiness of that show is the main concern that individuals have about getting their first foldable – except for the worth, however that’s the place the FE is available in.
We haven’t seen any point out of LTPO, however the S24 trio converted and now provides variable refresh charges (as much as 120Hz), so it’s not out of the realm of risk.
Dimensions
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 reportedly measures 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9mm when unfolded. That’s mainly the identical because the Z Flip5, which is 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9mm. The brand new mannequin will weigh 187g.
Listed here are speculative renders displaying the Z Flip6, which present primarily the identical design.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 (leaked official pictures)
Based mostly on unofficial studies, the Galaxy Z Flip6 will come within the following colorways: Gentle Blue, Gentle Inexperienced, Silver and Yellow.
Greater battery
As you might need guessed, the thicker design means a bigger battery – the Z Flip6 is claimed to function a 4,000mAh battery, which is 300mAh greater than the Z Flip5. It will likely be break up between two cells – 1,097mAh and a couple of,790mAh.
That could be a whole rated capability of three,887mAh, typical capability must be marketed because the aforementioned 4,000mAh. For comparability, the Z Flip5 battery break up is 971mAh + 2,620mAh for 3,591mAh rated and three,700mAh typical capability.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 in Silver Shadow
Exynos and/or Snapdragon
In March we noticed studies that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 will likely be geared up with the brand new Exynos 2400, the identical chip that’s inside world Galaxy S24 variants. In our testing, the Exynos proved to be fairly quick, however the small Galaxy S24 struggled to maintain it cool. Samsung is reportedly enhancing the cooling on the brand new Flip, nevertheless it’s not clear whether or not that will likely be sufficient – the Z Flip5 was notably unhealthy beneath sustained load.
Earlier this month we noticed a Galaxy Z Flip6 check end in Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy. We could also be yet one more regional break up with some Flips getting the Samsung chip and others the Qualcomm one.
Galaxy Z Flip6 (SM-F741U) on Geekbench (Vulkan and OpenCL)
As for the Galaxy Z Flip FE, that one will reportedly use the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. There’s no point out of the Exynos 1480, however the 7s Gen 2 comes from the Samsung foundries, so there’s some familial connection.
12GB of RAM, 8GB for the FE
Earlier Flips have been capped at 8GB of RAM, however this 12 months the Z Flip6 ought to observe within the footsteps of the S24+ and get a 12GB RAM possibility. That stated, the Geekbench check outcome above confirmed 8GB, so that may stay the bottom capability.
The Galaxy Z Flip FE will stay at 8GB – it’s the inexpensive model, in any case.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 in blue
Transferring on to the storage, the FE is claimed to have 256GB and 512GB choices. These match the Z Flip5 choices and must be what the Z Flip6 provides as nicely (a 1TB model will not be unimaginable, simply unlikely).
50MP fundamental digicam
As you’ll have seen, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 could have a twin digicam. The Flips have featured 12+12MP twin cameras from the get go and they don’t seem to be getting a devoted tele digicam anytime quickly.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 in Mint
There will likely be an improve this 12 months, the Z Flip6 will function a 50MP main digicam, based on rumors. This could include 2x in-sensor zoom. And, hopefully, greater high quality daytime and nighttime pictures at 1x too. The Z Flip5 digicam was already fairly good, however the competitors hasn’t been standing nonetheless.
The extremely extensive digicam is anticipated to stay at 12MP, the selfie digicam most likely received’t be upgraded both and can stay at 10MP.
What else?
It goes with out saying that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 will function the brand new Galaxy AI options. Software program help (OS updates and safety patches) will prone to be bumped as much as 7 years like with the S24 collection.
What about worth? We don’t know but, however we count on that the Galaxy Z Flip6 will likely be in the identical worth bracket because the Z Flip5, whereas the Z Flip FE will likely be a step decrease.
