Key Specs
| CPU | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| Memory | 12GB LPDDR5 RAM 256GB/512GB Storage |
| Display | 6.7’’ 2K Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz 3.4″ Super AMOLED, 60Hz |
| Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) 10 MP, f/2.2 26mm (selfie) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C 3.2, Up to WiFi 6e |
| OS | Android 14, OneUI 6.1.1 |
| Battery | 4000 mAh, 25W Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging |
| Available Colors | Yellow, Silver Shadow, Mint, Blue, Craft Black, White, Peach |
| Retail Price | 12GB+256GB : RM 4999 12GB+512GB : RM 5599 |
Video Review
What’s It Like To Use?
The Galaxy Z flip6 has definitely stepped up their game, with a handful of improvements across the board, starting off with under the hood. The bigger ones among them, battery and memory. I am very on board with the Z Flip6 now having a 4000 mAh battery, as well as getting a bump up in RAM, which is now a standard 12GB, bigger than last year’s default 8GB. The best however, is in the imagine department. The main sensor is now a 50MP shooter that’s from this year’s Galaxy S24, which is a definite step up.
As for design, there aren’t many ways to change the way Z Flips look, so this time around the Z Flip6 is more on refining some physical aspects, since the Z Flip5 brought forth a full closing that’s gapless. What’s really new here are the colors and finish. It’s now brushed aluminum which is nice to the touch, with colors that are flatter and subdued, complimented by accent rings, which are a first for the series.
The frame itself got boxy but rounded edges remain still, so this rendition is still going to be familiar to flippers. There’s an IP48 rating to keep some water at bay, and does away with certain sizes of particles that might get caught in the already slim gap. It’s far from dust proof, which by far no other foldable is capable of achieving just yet.
What’s really notable is the fact that the Z Flip6 still weighs just 187g, same as the Z Flip5, while having a 300 mAh increase in battery capacity.
Day to day use on Z Flips are always unique no matter the generation. With 2 screens to choose from, it’s always nice to have that flexibility to suit your needs. I for one, love the cover screen and religiously use it to keep track of my calendar and daily tasks, and since it’s such a small phone, it hangs around my neck with a lanyard, directly giving me access to everything I need and quickly.
While we all love and toy with the idea that it’d be nicer to get a full phone experience like the way the Z Fold6 does, I’m actually content with the current simplified version that’s made for the cover screen, and if that’s not acceptable for you, you can still install 3rd party apps from the Galaxy store to get you access to all apps on the cover screen, such as WhatsApp, YouTube and even play Genshin Impact on it. It’s silly but if you can do it why not right? Besides, the 3.4″ cover screen has gorgeous colors thanks to a Super AMOLED panel, and runs up to 60Hz. I prefer this to save on battery since that is the point of using the cover screen, which is to access information quickly and not to be as power consuming as using the main screen.
It’s also worth noting that you can still customize your cover screen with gifs, or use their pre-installed live interactive wallpapers for some added fun!
Unfolding will bring you to the 6.7″ dynamic AMOLED screen. It runs up to 120Hz and since it’s also LTPO, the refresh rate is variable and would adjust itself dynamically to the content you’re viewing to save power. Either way, the hardware is powerful and makes things buttery smooth, and One UI is pretty much one of the most optimized versions of Android you can get anyway, such is expected of a foldable packing top-shelf specs anyway.
As for the crease and it’s visibility, I’d say that it is still a work progress but it is barely visible just like the Z Flip5. There hasn’t been a real change in the screen tech here so it doesn’t necessarily one up the Z Flip5 in this respect.
The Works
If you’re here to play games, keep it simple and you’ll have a good time. I know that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is a souped up version of the base chip, but it really does better for productivity, AI and camera work rather than gaming. Granted it as a better vapor chamber for cooling but it still runs hot when it comes to AAA gaming. ZZZ ran between 50-60 FPS with a peak temperature of 46 degrees Celsius, while simpler titles like Mobile Legends ran strictly at 60 FPS maxed out at 44 degrees Celsius average within a session of 5 ranked matches.
Battery life is also improved thanks to an increased capacity, and on a busy day it’s easy to take between 5-6 hours of screen on time, mixing usage of both the cover and main screens, with the latter being used majority of the time. That’s pretty much a full day for busy bees, and you don’t even need to use workarounds like Power Saving mode to reach these numbers which is a pleasing bit of news.
For those who are less busy, expect to go home after a long day with even up to 40% left in the tank. As for charging , Samsung is still a staunch believer in 25W safety, so wired charging takes up to an hour-ish using the sold-seperately Samsung 25W charger.
| Game | Activity | Highest Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| ZZZ (MAX) | Hollow Zero session @ 50-60FPS | 46°C |
| RIPTIDE Renegade (Highest Settings | Solo Racing @ 119 – 120FPS | 39°C |
| Mobile Legends | Ranked Matchmaking @ 60 FPS (5 matches back to back) | 43°C |
Dual Camera Setup, Multi Scenario
The camera system has undergone a significant upgrade. A Z Flip’s camera system has always been its weak point, only producing usable images in specific environments back in the day. It’s all changed now as the main sensor is the same 50MP shooter from the Galaxy S24 and I couldn’t have been happier to know that. It has a focal length of 23mm and a bright aperture of f/1.8.
The ultra wide is still a very Samsung standard of 12MP f/2.2 . We expect it to perform on par with its mid-range competitors with a slight edge as Samsung usually nails it with excellent distortion correction and dynamic range.
Main Sensor
The Galaxy Z Flip6 50-megapixel main camera is will simply perform just like the Galaxy S24. It does really well in broad daylight, delivering crispy sharp images with boosted colors and shadows, with its only real flaw being occassional blurring at its edges.
Building windows appear distinct, thanks to balanced exposure that prevents glare from reflecting sunlight. The color palette leans towards a natural look, adapting its temperature based on the brightness and even the hue of the light source. This delivers consistency regardless of time of day you are shooting in.
Zooms : Digital
While there’s no telephoto lens, I still want to comment about the digital zoom image quality the Z Flip6 is able to produce. I feel that it’s still reasonably sharp between 2-3x zoom, with lots of post-processing doing all of the heavy lifting. They’re good enough till past that focal point.
ULTRAWIDE
The ultrawide camera delivers consistent results with HDR performing well in most scenarios. Color balance remains consistent between the main and ultrawide cameras, creating a cohesive look in photos.
While highlight control is good on elements like pillars, it struggles a bit with very bright point sources like light bulbs. Lens distortion correction is impressive, preventing any unnatural warping in ultrawide images. Overall, this ultrawide camera proves reliable and versatile, handling even challenging lighting conditions.
Selfies
Selfie are a main activity for flippers. It will produce one of the best selfie in the market thanks to the likes of Flex Cam allowing you to take selfie directly using the rear camera system with the cover screen acting as a live viewfinder. It’s the cornerstone experience for the Z Flip series and remains one of it’s best features.
Flex Cam also extends to further shots, allowing you to sit your phone upright like a laptop and letting you take selfie or videos like a high quality action Cam and it shows. At this point it should be an essential in any content creator’s arsenal.
Selfies are gorgeous, sharp, and full of detail here. It even extends to portrait mode with good execution of faux blurs to the background that are realistic and consistent.
You can also still use the main screen’s 10MP inner shooter but why would you? The whole point of adopting a foldable is to take full advantage of the rear camera system. That being said, it still takes respectable shots and simply does the job for things like video calls and such.
The Verdict
Samsung did a great job giving the Z Flip6 a good mix of upgrades across all facets, though the price follows suit as well. Starting from RM 4999 and topping off at RM 5599, you get one of the finest flip phones in the Malaysian market that shines in battery life and cameras at the cost of heavy gaming performance. Galaxy AI is both fun and serious, offering to users fun AI generated images of themselves and a competent real-world proven experience in live translation. 7 years of updates and security makes this one a keeper, though history tells us you might want to change your screen protector and battery pack as the years go by. Still cheaper than buying a new phone altogether!
Durability is definitely improved, while the IP48 rating adds more particle protection on top of water resistance. It definitely a favorite of mine that I have very little to complain about. Last buy not least, Flip5 users stay where you are, Flip4 and earlier, come forward!
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