Galaxy Z Fold 6 users report paint peeling: Here’s what Samsung said
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 was unveiled on July 10 during the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The foldable phone features a 7.6-inch 120Hz QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex primary display and a 6.3-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X outer screen. It comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, a 4,400mAh battery with 25W wired and wireless charging support. Some users are now reporting that the paint on the book-style foldable phone’s body is peeling off, while Samsung has stated that the phenomenon could be caused by third-party accessories.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 owners report peeling paint issue: What we know
A few Reddit users reported instances of paint peeling off their significantly new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 devices. The images they shared show small chunks of paint peeling off the casing — one near the power button, while another near the top-left corner of the rear panel.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 paint is peeling off
Photo credits: Reddit/u/Tiny-Holiday-4625 and u/Hungry_Low_3149
An official Samsung support page states that this could be caused by the use of “incompatible third-party products” with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. Of these products, the company primarily blames “third-party fast chargers” that are not properly grounded.
The South Korean tech giant says that current leakage from these chargers can negatively affect the phone’s anodization, resulting in minor delamination of the paint. Anodization is the process that is said to give metal, in this case the handset’s metal casing, a “decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant finish.”
The company added that using electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) massagers while using the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 may also cause the paint to peel off. Samsung advises users to keep the phone away from their body while using these EMS products.
However, Samsung adds on the page that “as long as a third-party charger is from a reputable company, is of high quality, and complies with the Qi standard,” it should be safe to use with any Samsung handset. For best results, the company suggests that users use a “genuine Samsung charger” that is designed for the “specific” Samsung device.
It is notable that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 does not come with a charger in the box. On the Samsung India website, the 25W adapter is currently priced for Rs. 1,699, while the USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable mentioned for Rs. 599.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Price in India, Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 starts in India at Rs. 1,64,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant. Meanwhile, the 12GB + 512GB and 12GB + 1TB variants are priced in the country at Rs. 1,76,999 and Rs. 2,00,999, respectively. It comes in three colour options — Navy, Pink and Silver Shadow and is available to purchase through the official Samsung website, online retailers and offline stores.
