Galaxy Z Flip 6 release date predictions, price, specs, and must-know features
*Header image: Galaxy Z Flip 5 (Image Source - PhoneArena)
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is going to be Samsung's next clamshell foldable phone, and we expect to see it sometime in the summer this year. We are now getting closer and closer to the possible release date for the device - which many speculate will be around July 10. Leaks and rumors are building up the hype, as per usual with any big phone reveal.
If you're one of the people who are getting impatient about the new clamshell beauty from Samsung as we speak, you've landed in the right article. Here, we're compiling everything leakers are saying about the Flip 6, and all the news around the phone. This will help you stay on top and know exactly what to expect (as precise as possible) when the phone gets officially unveiled.
So, let's jump into what we've heard so far about the glorious Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.
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- Release date
- Price
- Camera
- Storage
- Design
- Display specs
- Battery and charging specs
- Features and software
- Hardware and specs
Latest Galaxy Z Flip 6 news
Galaxy Z Flip 6 news
Report calls for Samsung to hold its next Unpacked event on July 10th
Worry not, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is still guaranteed to pack a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip (and 8GB RAM)
Wild Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 prototype appears with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 12GB RAM
Samsung adds three new colors for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 for a total of seven
Early benchmark reveals key Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 specs
The Galaxy Z Fold FE and Z Flip FE might ditch the Snapdragon 8 for something inferior
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 to stick with the same charging speed as their predecessors
Samsung might make a surprising decision about the chipset it equips the Galaxy Z Flip 6 with
Samsung counting on S24 and Z6 to break COVID slump as it reportedly moves up release of foldables
Samsung patent reveals personalized summaries: Can AI be your new news editor?
Galaxy Z Flip 6 flips for S24 Ultra tech: Leak hints at borrowed features
The first Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 color options have (probably) leaked
Galaxy Z Flip 6 expected release date
As per tradition, Samsung's foldables get unveiled during a highly-anticipated Summer unpacked event. The event usually happens in late July or early August. However, we've seen a tendency for the event to happen earlier in the last couple of years.
| Phone | Announcement date | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | February 11, 2020 | February 14, 2020 |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 | August 11, 2021 | August 27, 2021 |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 | August 10, 2022 | August 26, 2022 |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 | July 26, 2023 | August 11, 2023 |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 | mid-July to early August, 2024* | August, 2024* |
Galaxy Z Flip 6 price to expect
The potential price for the Flip 6 remains under wraps for now, and no leakers have been able to lay their hands on it thus far. So for now, we assume the pricing strategy will remain the same as the Flip 6's predecessor. However, a price increase isn't out of the question, so do keep that in mind. Here's what we expect for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 price.
| Phone model | 128GB of storage | 256GB of storage | 512GB of storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Flip 3 | $999 | $1059.99 | $1179 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 4 | $999 | $1059.99 | $1179 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5 | - | $999 | $1119.99 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 6 | - | $999* | $1119.99* |
Galaxy Z Flip 6 camera: what to expect
Many of you may probably know, but the cameras aren't the main selling point of a fancy foldable. These devices aren't particularly camera-centric, so over the years, we haven't had the best camera sensors available on them.
So far, we have no concrete leaks that detail what camera setup we should expect for the Z Flip 6. However, rumors are saying we might be finally seeing an upgrade: a 50MP main camera is probably in the works for the clamshell foldable. Yep, that's huge jump in comparison to the Flip 5's 12MP main camera.
Apart from an upgraded main camera, you can expect a dual-camera setup with a 12MP ultra-wide like the Flip 5. The foldable will most likely have a third camera (the selfie cam on the inner screen), which could end up being 10MP.
Galaxy Z Flip 6 storage: expectations
As for storage, we are not currently expecting huge changes or jaw-dropping surprises. Things are already pretty good with storage when it comes to Samsung phones in general, and foldables in particular. For one, the Flip 5 is available in two storage configurations: 256 or 512GB. It's highly likely the Flip 6 to come in these two storage variants as well.
Usually, phones that come with more storage that that are more geared towards power users, and such phones include the beasty Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Z Fold 5 (these both have 1TB storage options as well). The Flip 6 isn't branded as a power-user phone though, so it may happen that it's not going to have a 1TB storage version. But of course, Samsung may decide to surprise us!
Galaxy Z Flip 6 design: what do the rumors say so far
Clamshell foldables gain points for design over other phones automatically - just because of their unique and recognizable form factor. Leaks are showing that we might be getting an even bigger outer display with the Flip 6, which is an improvement of an already quite useful cover display.
The Flip 5 improved upon the tiny outer display of the Flip 4 (which really didn't allow for much to be done on it) and brought more functionality to it. The Flip 5's outer screen measures 3.4 inches, which is a big improvement over the Flip 4's tiny 1.9-inch outer screen.
Galaxy Z Flip 5 outer screen (Image Source - PhoneArena)
Things are reportedly going to get even better with the Flip 6. Reputable leaker Ross Young, who's been right about loads of Samsung-related things, states the Flip 6 outer display may go all the way up to 3.9 inches. Other leakers have also confirmed the purported upgrade, so it's closer and closer now to being true.
This, although not a huge difference from its predecessor, will be a welcome improvement and will mean you can do even more things without flipping the phone open every time.
As for colors, Samsung is known to offer beautiful colors for its premium phones. It's likely the Flip 6 to continue the tradition. Maybe we can expect a purple-ish color, a white or beige one, a black one, and some new colors to differentiate it from its predecessor.
Last time, Samsung improved on the hinge of the Flip 5 with a new hinge technology which helped make the foldable slightly slimmer. Recently, a rumor from @TheGalox_ on X (a leaker who is sometimes right and sometimes wrong) says that we can expected an improved hinge and internal layout. He doesn't specify more on how the hinge will be improved, though.
The Z Flip 5 on the left and the Z Flip 4 on the right for reference (Image Source - PhoneArena)
Galaxy Z Flip 6 display specs: expectations and rumors
Ross Young's leak says the outer display of the Z Flip 6 will be even bigger at 3.9 inches. Young also said the foldable screen may be bigger, but he didn't specify by how much. It is possible the other display specs for the Flip 6 to remain similar to its predecessor.
- Size to be a bit bigger than 6.6 inches, most likely 6.7
- Expected resolution 2640 x 1080 (FHD+)
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- 120Hz display refresh rate
Outer Z Flip 6 display specs (cover screen):
- Size to be around 3.9 inches
- Expected resolution 720 x 748
- SUPER AMOLED
Galaxy Z Flip 6 battery and charging specs: what to expect
A recent rumor is now stating that Samsung is looking into making the Z Flip 6 battery bigger. Rumors actually say we may see a 4,000mAh battery for the Flip 6, which, if ends up being true, is great news.
The Flip 5 sports a 3,700mAh battery with charging speeds of 25W wired and 10W wireless. The Flip 4 also has the same battery specs.
Galaxy Z Flip 6 features and software: what to expect
We expect the phone to ship with Android 14 and One UI 6, and will then be probably updated to One UI 7 in late 2024. We can also safely expect Samsung's Galaxy AI to make it to the foldable as well. Features like Live Translate, Circle to Search, and other cool and fancy generative AI tricks will surely be available on the Flip 6.
Apart from that, we expect the foldable-specific features from the Flip 5 like for example Flex Mode to be available for the Flip 6 as well. And there's plenty of space for Samsung to surprise us.
Galaxy Z Flip 6 expected hardware
The clamshell foldables by Samsung always come with the latest and greatest chip. In the Z Flip 6's case, this means a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, 8GB of RAM for seamless multitasking (12GB could be an option as well, according to rumors), and a starting storage of 256GB. A bigger storage variant of 512GB is also expected. As we mentioned earlier, a 1TB version is unlikely.
A recent (and somewhat surprising) rumor points to the foldable sporting an Exynos chip in some regions, which is a strategy that Samsung hasn't used so far on its foldables. We'll likely know if this rumor is true soon, so stay tuned!
All in all, that's what we know about the foldable so far. This article is updated regularly so make sure you bookmark this page to stay on top of the Flip 6 information before its official release.
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