Galaxy Z Fold 6 was introduced at the recent Galaxy Unpacked event. You can pre-order the product now and get it on July 24.

According to initial experience, I think the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is worth upgrading to for those using older Galaxy Z Fold models even though the product is not groundbreaking. Regardless, the improvements that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 brings are quite meaningful.

So, I've gathered what I think are the Galaxy Z Fold 6's most valuable new features and improvements in this article.

The hinge is better protected; Folds look less obvious

It's great that Samsung makes the Galaxy Z series more durable every year. Currently, there is no other folding screen phone model with the same durability as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Galaxy Z Fold 6 is protected by a sturdy Armor Aluminum frame with 10% higher scratch resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for the front and back. In addition, the dual groove hinge structure is supported by a more rigid folding frame, helping to better distribute shock from external impacts.

Samsung also said that "upgrading the inner screen layers also helps improve folds while still ensuring durability". I confirm that the crease is indeed less obvious, but not by much.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the thinnest folding screen phone Samsung has ever produced. The product is only 5.6mm thick when opened and 12.1mm thick when folded. Finally, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 achieves an IP48 dust and water resistance rating, up from the IPX8 rating of its predecessor.

Wider external screen; Home screen is brighter

Samsung has improved the visibility of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in two ways. First, the external display is a bit wider with an aspect ratio of 22.1:9.

The 7.6” main screen is as cool as ever. Furthermore, the brightness has also been greatly improved, to 2600 nits compared to the 1750 nits of the Galaxy Z Fold 5. This improvement will make using the device in hot sunlight more comfortable.

Larger steam chamber for improved performance

The Galaxy Z Fold series is a powerful machine that can handle any game. How does Samsung improve the performance of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 further? The answer is the new processor and vapor chamber.

Galaxy Z Fold 6 is equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor from Qualcomm, which has excellent ray tracing performance.

In addition, Samsung also made many other changes to keep the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 cool to maintain peak performance for a long time. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 boasts a new vapor chamber that is 1.6 times larger than before, ensuring users can game and multitask for long periods of time without performance degradation.

Interpreter on two screens; Smart sketching and more

Galaxy AI is currently the main selling point of new high-end Galaxy phones, with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 improving on the existing formula by adding a few new capabilities to Galaxy AI.

For example, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 can already run Translator on both screens at the same time similar to the Pixel Fold.

In addition, we cannot help but mention Smart Sketching. While not an exclusive feature on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 as it also works on the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Smart Sketch works best with the S Pen.

Smart triggering allows you to turn rough sketches into finished drawings with the help of generative AI. Additionally, you can add objects to images with rough sketches.

Similarly, Portrait AI Studio can create many different portrait styles in the form of 3D animation or watercolor paintings. Additionally, the new Editor can suggest text based on simple keywords for some social media apps. Finally, Live Call Translator is now compatible with several popular third-party apps.

Seven years of operating system updates

Last but not least, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will receive seven years of operating system updates. The product is shipped with Android 14 and will stop at Android 21.

Improved durability along with a long-term software support policy ensures you can use the Galaxy Z Fold 6 longer than any other folding phone model on the market.