Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Launches with Upgraded Camera, Battery Capacity, and AI Features

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is the second foldable phone revealed at the Galaxy Unpacked event. This new Flip phone comes with several upgrades, including a better battery, improved cameras, and new AI features. Let’s dive into all the upgrades and specifications.

What’s in the Galaxy Z Flip6

First, let’s explore what’s new in the Z Flip6. It now features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy. For the first time, this Flip phone includes a vapor chamber to handle heavy AI tasks. It comes in two variants: one with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, and another with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.

Next, let’s look at the camera upgrades. The main camera is now 50MP, up from 12MP on the Flip5, with an f/1.8 sensor, OIS, and 2X zoom capability. The other two cameras, a 12MP ultra-wide and a 10MP selfie camera, remain the same.

There’s good news in the battery department as well, with an increase of 300mAh from the previous model. The Z Flip6 now has a 4000mAh battery. Charging capacity and speed remain the same, with 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. According to the company, the phone can charge up to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Now, let’s talk about the new AI features. You can use the cover display to reply to text messages with AI Suggested Replies without opening the device. It also provides health updates and notifications. The cover display supports more widgets and allows you to check information from multiple widgets at the same time. The AI-powered Photo Ambient feature changes the wallpaper in real-time based on the time and weather.

The FlexCam feature includes new AI powered Auto Zoom, which automatically detects subjects and zooms in to find the best frame, offering hands-free operation.

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is slimmer than the Flip5, now measuring 14.9mm thick when folded compared to 15.1mm. Like the Z Fold6, the Flip6 also boasts an IP48 rating for protection against large particles. It features an Armor Aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for added durability.

Specifications

The Galaxy Z Flip6 features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED LTPO display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It also includes a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover display with a 60Hz refresh rate. The display offers a peak brightness of 2600 nits.

The phone runs on One UI 6.1.1 based on Android 14 and promises 7 years of OS upgrades and security updates.

In the Indian market, the Z Flip6 is available in Blue, Mint, and Silver Shadow colors. The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at INR 1,09,999, while the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant costs INR 1,21,999. Samsung.com offers exclusive Crafted Black, White, and Peach Special Edition colors. Pre-orders have already begun, and general sales start from July 24th.