Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs. Z Flip 6: Comparing the specs of Samsung’s latest foldable smartphones

Samsung unveiled the latest versions of its foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, at its Unpacked event on Wednesday. While the devices share many of the same features, there are some differences between cameras, displays and, most importantly, prices. Here’s how the foldable phones compare.

Ultimately, the two foldable devices differ in their approach: The book-style Z Fold 6 has a display on the cover that you use like a traditional smartphone, while the internal display folds out to create a tablet-sized screen that you can use for productivity and gaming. The clamshell Z Flip 6, meanwhile, functions like a traditional smartphone when unfolded but takes up half as much space when folded, making it small enough to fit in your pocket or bag.

One of the biggest differences between the two is, of course, the display size. When closed, the Z Fold 6’s AMOLED display is 6.3-inches with a variable refresh rate of 1-120Hz, while the Z Flip 6’s external AMOLED display is 3.4-inches with a variable refresh rate of 60Hz. When opened, the Z Fold 6’s internal display is 7.6-inches, while the Z Flip 6’s is 6.7-inches. Both internal AMOLED displays have a refresh rate of 1-120Hz.

In terms of the rear cameras, the Z Fold 6 has a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 10-megapixel 3x telephoto camera. The Z Flip 6 has a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. Meanwhile, the Z Fold 6 has a 4-megapixel inboard selfie camera under the display and a 10-megapixel on-body selfie camera. The Z Flip 6 has a 10-megapixel front-facing camera.

Both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Each has 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of internal storage, while the Z Fold 6 is also available in a 1TB option. Neither has expandable storage.

Both phones run Android 14 out of the box, and Samsung promises seven years of software and security updates. The Z Fold 6 has a 4,400mAh battery, while the Z Flip 6 has a 4,000mAh battery. Both devices have 25W USB-C charging, as well as wireless charging. You won’t find a headphone jack on either device.

Price could be one of the biggest deciding factors when choosing between the two. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 starts at $1,900, while the Z Flip 6 starts at $1,100. But one thing both devices have in common is that they cost $100 more than their predecessors. They’re available for pre-order now in the US and will be available on July 24.

For more information on how the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 compare, check out our specs sheet below.

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