Foldables are cool, damn it.
It can stream cloud games and fit into accessories like theRazer Kishi Ultrato transform into a handheld console.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Review
Samsung’s flagship foldable is too expensive to have a boring camera.
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Yes, the pop-out glass needed for that capability would compromise the relative thinness of the Z Fold 6.
Its a perfect example of the kind of compromises to consider before committing to the foldable way of life.
Samsung cornered off those edges just like a cardboard box.
© Florence Ion/ GizmodoThe Galaxy Z Fold 6’s squared-off corners make this device easier to hold.
They make for a more tablet-like gear when its opened and more phone-like when its closed.
Im digging the new form.
Samsung made the Z Fold 6 a smidge thinner than theZ Fold 5, which is a wild feat.
© Florence Ion / GizmodoThe Galaxy Z Fold 6’s hinge has been revamped to be more durable.
Its under half an inch when folded up.
One caveat of carrying a foldable is that its not the most durable gear.
For instance, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is merely IP48-rated.
© Florence Ion / GizmodoThe Galaxy Z Fold 6’s camera system is the same as the Galaxy S24.
A better hinge
The Galaxy Z Fold 6s hinge has been revamped to be more durable.
This supposedly cuts down on the crease on the inner display that tends to become prominent with use.
Buying into it means relying on technology thats still evolving.
The Z Fold comes with up to 1TB of storage if youre willing to pay extra.
Performance-wise, this is one of the best Samsung phones you’re able to get.
The Geekbench 6 results were pleasing; nothing was unusual for the Snapdragon processor.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6s battery life has improved significantly.
Thats three hours more than last years Z Fold 5 with the same 4400 mAh battery size.
The camera should be better
Theres nothing inherently wrong with the Galaxy Z Fold 6s camera system.
It would be nice to see Samsung up the ante for its most expensive smartphone.
The inside under-display camera remains just as mediocre as ever.
Its still a measly 4-MP sensor with the aperture of a 16-MP sensor.
What about Galaxy AI?
For instance, Galaxy AIs interpreter does not yet offer Dutch translation.
So, Ill use the Google Translate app to find my way around the Netherlands in a few weeks.
In retrospect, having both abilities on the Z Fold 6 seems redundant.
Its powerful, well-built, and capable of handling all the software tricks Samsung pushes through Galaxy AI.
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