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.

Top-notch hardware ; IP48 dust and water resistance ; Very good inner display ; Fast, snappy performance ; New 50MP camera is great ; Seven years of updates

Bad cover screen ; Slow charge speeds ; Frustrating price increase ; Extremely similar to the Flip 5

“The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a very good foldable held back by a higher price and tough competition.”

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....

Refined, solid build ; Great screens ; Fast performance ; Solid battery life ; Awesome cameras

$100 more than starting price of Z Flip 5 ; Not a terribly exciting update vs. Z Flip 5

Superb performance ; Great internal display ; Excellent main camera ; Improved dust resistance ; Seven years of updates

Awkward cover screen ; Underwhelming battery life ; Slow charging ; Prone to overheating

The Z Flip 6 is the best flip phone Samsung has made by far, with impactful upgrades to the main camera, dust resistance and software support. But the cover screen is still more frustrating than fun and other issues stop it being the best flip phone of...

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