Samsung unveiled the latest versions of its foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, at its Unpacked event on Wednesday. While the devices share many of the same features, there are some differences between their cameras, displays and, most notably, pricing. Here’s how the foldable phones compare.
Ultimately, the two foldable devices differ in approach: the book-style Z Fold 6 has a cover display that you use like a traditional smartphone, while the inner display folds out into a nearly tablet-sized screen that you can use for productivity and gaming. The clamshell Z Flip 6, on the other hand, functions like a traditional smartphone when unfolded, but has half the footprint when folded, making it small enough to fit in a pocket or bag.
One of the biggest differences between the two, of course, is display size. When closed, the Z Fold 6’s AMOLED cover display is 6.3-inches with a variable refresh rate of 1-120Hz, while the Z Flip 6’s outer AMOLED display is 3.4-inches with a 60Hz refresh rate. When open, the Z Fold 6’s inner display is 7.6-inches, while the Z Flip 6’s is 6.7-inches. Both inner AMOLED displays have a 1-120Hz refresh rate.
In terms of cameras on the back, the Z Fold 6 has a 50-megapixel wide-angle, 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle, and 10-megapixel 3x telephoto camera. The Z Flip 6 has a 50-megapixel wide-angle and 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. Meanwhile, the Z Fold 6 has a 4-megapixel inner selfie camera under the display and a 10-megapixel selfie camera on the cover. The Z Flip 6 has a 10-megapixel front-facing camera.
Both phones are powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. They each come with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage, with the Z Fold 6 also coming in a 1TB option. Neither have expandable storage.
Both phones run Android 14 out of the box, and Samsung promises seven years of software and security updates. The Z Fold 6 has a 4,400mAh battery, while the Z Flip 6 has a 4,000mAh battery. Both devices have 25-watt USB-C charging and wireless charging. You won’t find a headphone jack on either device.
Price may be one of the biggest deciding factors when choosing between the two. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 starts at $1,900, while the Z Flip 6 starts at $1,100. But there’s one thing both devices have in common: They cost $100 more than their predecessors. They’re available to pre-order now in the US, and will be available on July 24.
For more information on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, check out our spec sheet below.
Look at this: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6: my first impressions
Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Z Flip 6
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 | |
| Screen size, technology, resolution, refresh rate | 6.3-inch AMOLED; 2,376×968 pixels; variable refresh rate of 1-120 Hz | 3.4-inch AMOLED; 720×748 pixels; 60Hz refresh rate |
| Internal screen size, technology, resolution, refresh rate | 7.6-inch AMOLED; 2,160×1,856 pixels; variable refresh rate of 1-120 Hz | 6.7-inch AMOLED; 2,640×1,080 pixels; 1-120Hz refresh rate |
| Pixel density | Cover: 410 ppi; Internal: 374 ppi | Cover: 306 ppi; Internal: 425 ppi |
| Dimensions (inches) | Open: 6.04×5.21x 0.22 inch; Closed: 6.04×2.68×0.48 inch | Closed: 6.5×2.83×0.27 inches; Folded: 3.35×2.83×0.59 inches |
| Dimensions (millimeters) | Open: 153.5 x 132.5 x 5.6 mm; Closed: 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm | Open: 165.1×71.9×6.9mm; Closed: 85.1×71.9×14.9mm |
| Weight (gram, ounce) | 239 g (8.43 ounces) | 187 g (6.6 ounces) |
| Mobile software | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Camera | 50 megapixels (wide), 12 megapixels (ultra-wide), 10 megapixels (3x telephoto) | 50 megapixels (wide), 12 megapixels (ultra wide angle) |
| Front camera | 4 megapixels (under-screen selfie); 10 megapixels (cover selfie) | 10 megapixels |
| Video recording | To be defined | To be defined |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM/Storage | 12GB + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 12GB + 256GB, 512GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Fingerprint sensor | Side | Side |
| Connection piece | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
| Special features | IP48 rating, 25W wired charging, wireless charging plus PowerShare, 3x optical zoom (up to 10x digital and 30x Space Zoom with AI Super Resolution technology) | IP48 rating, 25W wired charging, wireless charging plus PowerShare, 3x optical zoom (up to 10x digital and 30x Space Zoom with AI Super Resolution technology) |
| The US price starts at | $1,900 (256GB) | $1,100 (256GB) |
