Worthy upgrade from the Fold 3
★★★★★
thomasdowns7· Review provided by
samsung.com ·
August 19, 2024I've had the Fold 3 for 3 years now and it was getting about time that I looked at an upgrade and the Fold 6 seemed to tick a lot of those boxes. The cover screen is larger than before, which I no longer struggle with typing on with my larger fingers. The cameras are improved, though as I understand it they haven't improved much in comparison the the newer Fold 4 and 5.
Battery life so far has been great. I have run the phone in battery protection mode, which limits the phone to 80% to improve the lifespan of the batteries, and I have yet to have a day where I need to charge before sleeping.
Brightness is a huge point on this device, it gets up to 2700 nits which is a huge upgrade over the original Fold 3 i have. It makes movies/shows pop and allows using it outside to be much easier.
Performance on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is also great, whilst I didn't have complaints about the Fold 3, comparing them side by side you can definitely feel the improvement and everything just feels smoother in general.
Feel in the hand! This is a hard one to describe in a review but the feel of this device is so much more robust and premium feeling. You really have to hold it to understand but you won't be disappointed. The weight is also not too much, though I have never really cared about the weight of a device, I'd prefer larger the better.
With regards to improvements, it does feel like Samsung are taking the refinement rather than innovation approach. I hope the Fold 7 takes the next step up, especially with how other foldables are progressing.
Screen size could be better, the form factor is great but I'd like to see a larger inside display. Whilst the cover screen is totally usable, I'd love to see it another 5-10mm wider and that would translate to a larger inner screen too, after all your buying this device for the screen real estate so the more the better.
I would love to see the s-pen supported on the cover screen, if I need to take some quick notes on the fly it would be more convenient, though I do totally get why they have gone the route of the inner screen only.
Other than that, it's a great device that anyone either looking to upgrade from earlier Folds (I would wait a year if you already have the Fold 5) or looking to get into the market would enjoy greatly.
Worthy upgrade if you are'nt upgrading from Fold 5
★★★★★
anshu83· Review provided by
samsung.com ·
August 15, 2024I was anxiously waiting for the new foldable phone to be released, and now that I have finally received it, here is my honest feedback:
Colour and Design: Look-wise, it looks very familiar to last year’s model with some subtle design changes. I really like the new flat edges the circular ring on the camera changes the look from the back. I really liked this new design. In comparison to the Fold 5 which I have used as well, I found it to be a bit thinner and lighter, making it feel really good in hand. The folding mechanism has also changed slightly and I felt that it is a bit more smoother compared to Fold5 however the crease is still quite visible when the screen is off which is a bit disappointing as I was expecting it to reduce in this version.
Battery: The battery capacity is same as the Fold 5 and again a bit disappointing as small battery was the main reason I moved away from Fold 5.
Camera: The camera is relatively the same compared to the Fold 5. I have taken some photos and videos with the phone, and in my opinion, the quality is very good and in some cases better than fold 5. However, I’m not sure if these justify the expensive upgrad
Display: The outside screen now has a slightly wider display and the inside display is an AMOLED display now which is an upgrade from Fold5. The brightness has been increased to slightly and it looks much crisper and more vibrant.
Speed and Performance: The processor appears quite fast and delivers the expected performance. It plays and runs everything smoothly.
Other features - I really liked the AI features as well. The coolest and most fun feature to interact with is the one in the Notes app where you can draw a rough sketch, and it will convert it into a real image. Now you can also capture different selfie portraits and generate styles using the new Portrait Studio feature. Additionally, there is a Circle to Search feature that can now solve mathematical problems. A new audio recording feature has been added to the list, so you can watch lectures or record meetings and later transcribe them using this feature.
Overall, there are many new updates and features in this phone. The subtle design changes and new AI features impressed me. I am a bit disappointed that the battery size has not increased and the camera quality has not improved from the previous version, but overall, it’s a great phone and a worthy upgrade if you are looking for foldables and not upgrading from Fold 5
Small changes accumulating for bigger improvements
★★★★★
· Review provided by
samsung.com ·
August 19, 2024I have been a using a Fold 4 for about a year, so am approaching the Fold 6 as an upgraded foldable rather than a new experience.
The inter-generation changes aren’t very big on their own, but together they are moving towards a product that is easier to recommend as a phone for more people, with fewer compromises.
There will always be engineering problems inherent to foldables, but they are getting away from “this is a weird device that you have to baby all the time, only used by early tech adopters” and towards “more people could use this”.
With other companies now joining the market, it’s not just Samsung iterating on the original Fold on its own. This competition is causing Samsung to have to adapt (although it could do with fighting harder on the price…), but the alternatives allowing people to experiment with what format a foldable should take. Samsung is still a bit narrower than its rivals, making it a bit easier to use in one hand, but wider than previous generations is an improvement.
Pros:
Every little thing has got a small improvement – better speakers, brighter screens, clearer cameras, etc. More power is always helpful, and the battery seems to have improved, even if it’s not actually any bigger in capacity.
The screen now closes flush, no longer creating a dust trap between the screens when folded.
A wider front screen means more usable space in folded mode.
The phone is thinner and lighter, therefore moving away from the point of “a bit thicker when closed, but not huge”, although still noticeable.
The physical changes (wider, thinner and flat) make the phone more normal and pocketable when closed.
Medium:
The wider front screen means the front screen is more usable for video, but it means the inside screen just has more black bars for most media content.
While everyone is trying to market their new phone upgrades on new AI features, these are all currently between “nice to have” and “utter gimmick”, with nothing yet reaching the level that is promised.
The pen is nice, but it would be nice if it could come with the phone (if sold as one of the features) and have a way to attach to the phone without the specific S Pen Case.
Cons:
While the squarer edges create more usable space, they are also sharper using the phone, digging into your palm.
25w charging in 2024 is a bit slow, even compared to Samsung’s own 45w S24 Ultra.
For now foldables are still at a price/fragility point that it feels that a case is always needed.
The Perfect Time to Switch to a Fold
★★★★★
rayjt9· Review provided by
samsung.com ·
July 23, 2024Despite being a smartphone enthusiast, I never immersed myself in foldables until recently when I tried the Galaxy Z Flip. While impressive, it had many compromises, making me hesitant to front the cost to upgrade to a Galaxy Z Fold.
That changed a few days ago when I got my hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6. This device is a polished entry in Samsung’s line of large screen foldable smartphones. It refines the design with a thinner build, a wider, brighter display, as well as a better processor. The improvements, while minor, are meaningful, which implies Samsung may have perfected the Fold with the Z Fold6.
The minor improvements mean this phone isn’t for annual upgraders but for those who keep their phones for 2-3 years or who are newcomers to the Fold series - and now is the perfect time to jump on board! The Galaxy Z Fold6 is slim, gorgeous, and feels premium without being bulky. The redesigned hinge ensures the phone is flush when closed and flat when open - it makes the crease less prominent too!
The displays are bright with vibrant colors and deep blacks on the almost bezel-less screens. The S-pen glides easily across the shallower crease, a significant improvement from older models. The cover screen is wider, aligning better with traditional smartphone proportions. The cameras are stunning, producing crisp, true-to-life photos. Despite some criticisms, these cameras are absolutely up there with other flagship devices.
Performance and battery life are excellent. The Z Fold6 handles high-end games smoothly and the new vapor-cooling chamber keeps the phone cool. I manage to get a full day out of it with moderate use.
Galaxy AI, although not a feature I would use daily, is pretty fun:
Using the S-Pen to draw pretty much anything within reason, Galaxy AI will turn it into a more artistic endeavor in a style of your choosing - you can even draw over photos, for example, adding hats to pets or adding objects to a scene, or even converting an entire selfie into a cartoon version of yourself.
The only drawback is the price. At £1800, it’s a significant investment, but for those who keep their phones for years, or want both a high-end smartphone and small tablet, I think it could be worth it.
Despite the high cost, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has become my favorite device, replacing both my phone and tablet. For those not upgrading from recent Z Fold models, this is the best phone money can buy.
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