If you're in the market for a flip phone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 remains one of the best and easily one of the most capable flip phones on the market. This is thanks to a powerful Snapdragon chipset and overall improvements across the board when compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
The phone comes with a new primary lens for the camera setup, a boost in battery life thanks to a larger cell, and almost all the Galaxy AI frills found in the flagship Galaxy S25 series, with a few exceptions that are only the fault of not having the newest chipset. And with an improved design, it's also now waterproof and dustproof, meaning the phone is prepared for just about anything.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is easily the most powerful foldable in the smaller flip form factor — at least until the Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes out.
You can check out our Galaxy Z Flip 6 review for our full impressions of the latest flip phone.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Price & availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 was announced on July 10, and preorders started on the same day. The phone went on sale on July 24 at a launch price of $1,099, roughly $100 more than the previous model. You can frequently purchase the Flip 6 for a lot cheaper thanks to frequent sales, often knocking down the retail price to $950 or lower.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 comes in one 12GB RAM configuration, but buyers can choose between 256GB or 512GB of storage, depending on their needs. There is a wide assortment of shades to choose from, including Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, and Mint. Additionally, you can also opt for online-exclusive colors such as Crafted Black, White, and Peach.
The prices for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 storage options are as follows:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 (256GB): $1099
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 (512GB): $1219
While the phone is more expensive than its predecessor, it can often be purchased at a discount. As of March 29, 2025, buyers can get up to $700 off with an eligible trade-in or an instant savings of $150 without a trade-in.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Design
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 brought a few design changes with the new hinge mechanism and larger cover screen, and this year, Samsung didn't really rock the boat. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 sports a largely identical design with some subtle refinements, including a completely flat frame, mirroring changes made to the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus. The frame also has a matte finish instead of a glossy and the rear glass panel is also frosted, meaning the phone should mostly avoid fingerprints.
As for colors, Samsung opted for fairly bright pastels. As mentioned, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 color options include Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, and Mint, with Crafted Black, white, and Peach offered only on Samsung's website. The color is also featured on a ring around the cameras.
The phone has roughly the same dimensions as its predecessor and even weighs the same. The difference lies in the thickness, as the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a couple of millimeters thinner at just 14.9mm when folded.
The folding display is the same size at 6.7 inches, although the improved hinge design means there is a less noticeable crease than before. Meanwhile, the cover screen is also the same size and shape as the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
One notable design change is the addition of an official IP rating for dust resistance. The phone has an IP48 rating, with the "4" meaning that the phone is protected against dust particles larger than 1mm, while the "8" means the phone is able to be submerged in fresh water.
Holding the phone for extended periods may lead to some discomfort, given the sharp edges along the frame. A Galaxy Z Flip 6 case is recommended, while owners also might want to invest in a Galaxy Z Flip 6 screen protector for the cover screen.
Note that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 won't exactly fit Galaxy Z Flip 5 cases due to minor differences in design, including the more pronounced camera lenses.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Specs and performance
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, which appeared on the Galaxy S24 series and offers faster speeds and more efficiency. The phone also has 12GB of RAM, which should allow for better app management and on-device generative AI features powered by Google Gemini and Galaxy AI.
As for the main display, it's a 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO panel with a Full HD+ resolution and 1-120Hz refresh rate. It's a pretty bright display with a peak of 2,600 nits, meaning it should be viewable outside and in direct sunlight, although the built-in PET screen protector may hinder visibility if it becomes smudged with fingerprints.
The cover screen has the same specs as the Galaxy Z Flip 5, a 3.4-inch 60Hz OLED panel with a resolution of 720 x 748.
Compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 5's 3,700mAh cell, the battery has increased to 4,000mAh. This, along with a more efficient chipset, means the battery should last longer throughout the day, which was noted in our review, although your mileage may differ. Charging remains the same at 25W wired and 15W wireless, with reverse wireless charging available for other devices like headphones or a smartwatch.
There's no expandable memory slot, but like its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a minimum of 256GB of storage, or buyers can opt for 512GB. Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 6, you can't get a 1TB model of the Z Flip 6.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Cameras
One of the biggest changes made to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is with the camera system, which now features a 50MP primary sensor, which should be capable of capturing more light, video HDR, and 2x optical zoom. Paired with it is a secondary 12MP ultrawide camera, and on the front is a 10MP selfie camera.
Below are camera samples taken from the Galaxy Z Flip 6:
Samsung is touting new camera features such as Auto Zoom, which uses AI with the FlexCam to zoom into the subject when they move closer to the lens, or zoom out when they move further away, in order to keep them framed in the photo.
If you fold the phone at a 90-degree angle, you'll also enable an Auto Camcorder mode, which makes it easy to start recording video with a new UI.
As for video recording, the Z Flip 6 supports 4K at 60fps, but you won't find 8K support.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Software & support
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 launched with the latest version of One UI available at the time. One UI 6.1.1, based on Android 14, brings a handful of features to the device, including new Galaxy AI capabilities. This includes a new Interpreter Mode that lets users use the cover screen when translating conversations in real time so that both parties can view the text at the same time.
There are also new ambient AI wallpapers and interactive wallpapers for the cover screen. With Galaxy AI, the cover screen will offer suggested replies when responding to messages, and this will be available in any messaging app with Samsung keyboard.
A new composer feature will let users generate full text for emails or social posts with just a few prompts. Samsung is also adding some new features to the gallery app, which will let users generate fun images based on photos taken of people or generate realistic images from simple drawings.
For the cover screen, Samsung is adding a wider variety of apps with available widgets, meaning you won't have to open the phone to check Samsung Health or the calendar. Users are also able to add multiple widgets to a single panel for added functionality.
It should be noted that full app support is still not official on the cover screen like you'll find on the Motorola Razr Plus 2024, but you can still use apps on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 cover screen via the Labs setting or by enabling apps in Good Lock.
Like the Galaxy S24 and S25 series, Samsung promises up to seven years of OS upgrades and software updates for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, which means the phone will be supported up to Android 21. In the meantime, Samsung has been regularly updating the Galaxy Z Flip 6 with monthly software updates.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is eligible for Android 15, which has already arrived on Pixel phones and runs on the new Galaxy S25 series.
In March, Samsung expanded its One UI 7 beta program to the Galaxy Z Flip 6, which brings a new UI, upgraded features, and access to some of the latest AI enhancements.
For example, Samsung has now separated the quick settings panel and notification shade, similar to iOS. This means you'll swipe down from one side of the screen to access one or the other, and you can swipe between them for faster access. There's also a new vertical scrolling app drawer, a major change from the horizontal one Samsung has stuck with for many years.
One Galaxy Z Flip-specific feature includes quick access to the MultiStar module in Good Lock, with a button found in the settings to enable apps on the cover screen. This should give users an easy way to discover how to fully take advantage of the cover screen.
And as we've seen on the Galaxy S25, One UI 7 will focus heavily on AI, particularly Gemini. The software includes a new Now Bar at the bottom that will provide contextual information based on your activities, such as listening to music, setting a timer, and more. Unfortunately, this doesn't appear to include Now Brief, which is available on the Galaxy S25 series.
There are a ton of new and improved AI elements in One UI 7, with upgrades for AI features like Circle to Search, Smart Select (AI Select), and more. Galaxy Z Flip 6 owners not running One UI 7 should still notice some changes to Gemini with a new, smaller UI overlay. Given the Galaxy S25 series runs more capable chips optimized for AI, it's unclear how many of these will trickle down to the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
The official update for One UI 7 is expected to begin rolling out on April 10.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: How it compares to the Galaxy Z Flip 5
To help put things into perspective, here are the full specs between the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 so you can see the similarities and differences between these two phones.
The biggest difference between the phones is the new chipset, which is more powerful and efficient, and more RAM, which should help it perform better. The camera also has roughly 4x the resolution, and the battery is larger, which should help it last longer than its predecessor.
As far as build quality, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is water resistant, but lacks an official rating for dust resistance like what is present on the Z Flip 6.
Lastly, the Z Flip 5 will receive OS upgrades until Android 17, with an additional year of security updates. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has longer software support and, therefore, will receive OS upgrades until Android 21, although it's unclear how well the chip will be supported that far into the future.
For more, check out our Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 5 comparison.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Looking ahead
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has been available for more than half a year, which naturally means we're already looking forward to the Galaxy Z Flip 7. While not too much is known about Samsung's next flip phone, rumors and leaks have already begun to crop up, giving us an idea of what to expect.
So far, we've heard talk about the expected chipset powering the phone, the newer displays on the main and cover panels, and some potential specs, all of which paint a picture of a phone that may be a bit more different than we expect. Or, at least, it was more different than the Galaxy Z Flip 6 was compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
Furthermore, there have been rumors that Samsung will also launch a cheaper Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE with watered-down specs and some similarities to the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
You can learn all about these phones in our Galaxy Z Flip 7 EYNTK round-up.
