Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Welcome durability improvements ; A well-rounded camera experience ; Galaxy AI smarts ; Top-end performance

Hit-and-miss battery life ; 3.4-inch cover screen isn’t the most useful around ; Still gets hot, despite new vapour chamber

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 doesn’t change much on the design front, but there are some important changes elsewhere that make this a smart choice for those after a clamshell foldable.

IP48 rating now means some protection against solids in addition to the water resistance.

Glacial charging speeds.

Ultimately, the Galaxy Z Flip6 will remain the foldable to get in its form factor. It's just that the excitement is gone.

All-day battery ; Useful cover screen ; Seven years of software updates

Cover screen resolution could be better ; Hard to run apps on the outer screen ; Long-term durability still uncertain

Software updates, reliability, and camera processing: not the most fun stuff. But in this case, boring might just be better.

Great folding design quality with satisfying motion ; Upgraded cameras experience (but no optical zoom) ; Brighter folding display than predecessor

Motorola Razr is a more formidable and cheaper alternative ; Battery life isn't great (despite capacity increase) ; Limited cover display functionality

While the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 doesn't change the script all that much compared to its predecessor, it's still one of the best clamshell foldables to use thanks to the feel of this design. A brighter screen, main camera improvements and battery...

Bright internal screen ; Improved IP rating ; High-precision build quality ; Great cameras ; Long-term software support

Limited cover screen functionality ; 25W wired charging

With excellent displays, beefy internals, outstanding build quality, and a seven-year support window, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 takes the lead among compact foldable phones.

Durable design and more refined build ; Powerful performance and productive features ; Galaxy AI is pretty good, and getting better

Lacks innovative cover-display capabilities ; Battery life is below average and charging is slow ; IP48 protection does not mean it’s dust resistant

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is Samsung’s best flip foldable ever, even with tough competition. Samsung offers undeniable power, professional-grade software, and the peace of mind that comes with improved durability and years of Android upgrades ahead....

Matte finish ; New main camera is solid ; 7 years of OS updates ; Auto zoom for photos

$1,100 starting price ; Cover screen a step down from the internal one ; Wonky way to add apps to cover screen

New lead camera sensor has been a long time coming ; Battery comfortably lasts all day ; Top-tier performance and ahead in AI

Bad stuff 1 ; Bad stuff 2

Some small but important upgrades take the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 from cutesy clamshell to near-zero compromise foldable.