Shane
As foldables go, Samsung has been the pioneer, and can you believe the flexible screen has been around now for five years.
With every new iteration each year Samsung improve on the previous model.
Now with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 we get a lighter, slightly slimmer model.
Coming in a variety of colours the Galaxy Z Flip6 is touted more towards a youthful market.
The 3.4 inches AMOLED front cover screen takes up almost the entire front, with provision made for the dual camera lenses.
While you can operate the phone via the front screen, it is small, and fiddly, but it is ideal for selfies and checking notifications on the fly.
Unfolding the Galaxy Z Flip6 gives you a near-to invisible crease in the centre and a brightly vivid 6.7 inches of foldable display, with a refresh rate of 120Hz.
Spec wise the model reviewed is a 256GB storage and Samsung have opted to increase the RAM in this years model, with all storage variations now having 12GB.
Crunching the data Samsung has added the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Camera’s don’t fail to impress. Your main camera at the rear is a 50MP wide, coupled with a 12MP ultrawide.
The inner camera (when unfolded) is mid-range at 10MP. Given that you will need to open the phone to use it functionally I’d hoped that the inner ‘selfie’ camera would have bolstered up a few more MP.
Recording video – you can do it like they did in the ‘old days’ of camcorders by holding the Flip6 on the side and shoot like that professional film maker you always knew you were.
Nonetheless, as is known for Samsung phones, the pics you take with any of the lenses is strikingly detailed, and Samsung still has one of the best Nightography out there.
Battery wise, Samsung has added a 4,000 mAh power cell in to the Galaxy Z Flip6.
This is on the lower side, but… given that you’ll likely use the Flip6’s cover screen a lot and only open the phone if you need to call or use apps, it’s this mix of useage that manages to extend the battery life.
You’ll get a full day from a full charge, easily. But generally nothing more beyond that.
While last year’s Galaxy Z Flip5 is still a strong contender in the foldable market, I’d recommend the Flip6 to those that have the first or second gen of the Flip series.
To a degree, the camera’s need to be bumped up in their spec a wee bit, excluding the min 50MP.
The Galaxy Z Flip6 is a fun playful device, and I have always had a love for the uniqueness of the Galaxy Z Flip. Pocketable, small and easy to move around with, all the while having the resources to almost keep up with their S Series cousins.
