Inside the New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6, Now Available Globally

Samsung has today announced the global availability of its latest range of Galaxy devices after the end of the pre-order period. This new lineup, including the Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Buds3 series, and the much-anticipated Galaxy Ring, integrates cutting-edge AI technology to enhance the user experience across communication, productivity, and health monitoring.

The Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 are the slimmest and lightest models in the Z series, with improved display durability and a significantly reduced screen crease. The Fold6 boasts a new cover screen ratio for a more natural hand fit, while the Flip6 introduces a vapor chamber for enhanced performance and a flagship-level camera experience with extended battery life.

The new devices also mark a new era for Samsung’s foldable smartphones, featuring advanced AI capabilities that leverage their unique form factors to deliver unprecedented functionality. These Galaxy AI features include

• Interpreter: Facilitates real-time language translation, allowing users to understand and converse in different languages seamlessly.
• Suggested Replies: Offers tailored response suggestions to messages, enabling quick communication without opening the device.
• Composer: Generates emails and social media posts from simple keywords, streamlining content creation.
• Note Assist: Enhances productivity by providing PDF translation overlays and transcribing audio files.
• Photo Assist: A suite of AI-powered editing tools that help create professional-grade content effortlessly.
• FlexCam: Features Auto Zoom, automatically framing perfect selfies hands-free.

In-Depth Look at the Galaxy Z Flip6:

The Galaxy Z Flip6, after six generations of foldable innovation, stands out as a powerful, pocket-sized smartphone designed to put creativity at the forefront.

1. Main Display: The Dynamic AMOLED screen offers unrivaled picture quality, bringing photos, videos, and games to life with vivid detail. The display is designed to resist external shocks and maintain its form when unfolded. The Galaxy Z Flip6 enhances these features with new materials and design techniques, including a more resilient Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) that is 60% thicker and a peak brightness increased from 1750 to 2600 nits.
2. Hinge Technology:Samsung’s proprietary hinge technology allows the Flip6 to fold smoothly into the shape of a water droplet, ensuring a seamless fit and even distribution of external shocks. The hinge supports various angles between 75 and 115 degrees, enabling FlexMode for hands-free video watching and photo taking.
3. Durability Enhancements: The hinge cover and case are made from Enhanced Armor Aluminum, providing increased resistance to scratches and damage. The luxurious colors come from an optimized anodizing coating process, and the use of recycled materials reflects Samsung’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
4. Vapor Chamber:For the first time in the Z Flip series, the Flip6 features a vapor chamber that efficiently dissipates heat, maintaining stable performance during extended use.
5. Battery Capacity: The main battery has a capacity of 4000mAh, achieved by minimizing the size of the protection board. The sub battery, more energy-dense than before, further enhances battery performance.
6. Compact Design: The Flip6 uses a stacked main Printed Board Assembly (PBA) for core components, making it the most compact model in the series. The sub PBA supports various radio frequencies and includes a low-noise MEMS microphone for accurate speech recognition.
7. Back Cover: Incorporating Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus 2®, the back cover ensures durability and protection for the device.

In-Depth Look at the Galaxy Z Fold6

The Galaxy Z Fold6, unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2024, combines cutting-edge technology with a sleek, flexible design, offering a large screen that folds and unfolds seamlessly.

1. Main Display: Boasting a peak brightness of 2600 nits, the main display is clear and easy to see even in broad daylight. Vision Booster optimizes colors and contrast for different lighting environments, enhancing the visual experience.
2. Wing Plate: This component allows the device to fold and unfold smoothly by aligning the interior and protecting the display from mechanical damage. Made from a special material, the wing plate is extremely thin yet strong.
3. Hinge Technology: The Galaxy Z Fold6 features a smaller and slimmer hinge than its predecessors, made possible by new reinforced materials. This advanced hinge technology ensures the device remains ultra-portable without sacrificing durability.
4. Front Case:The case, crafted from Enhanced Armor Aluminum, is thinner and lighter but equally resilient. It offers IP48-rated water resistance, making it safe for use in rainy conditions.
5. Vapor Chamber: The vapor chamber in the Fold6 is 1.6 times larger than in the Fold5, effectively dissipating heat to maintain stable performance.
6. Battery Design: The main battery is divided into two parts for a slimmer design, while the sub battery, slimmed down to fit the sleek form factor, further enhances battery performance.
7. Printed Board Assemblies: The main PBA, housing core components like the application processor and memory, shifted from a stacked multilayer design to a single-layer one for a thinner device. The sub PBA contains chips for the display and speakers, utilizing a slim PCB.
8. Back Cover: The back cover, incorporating Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus 2®, not only protects internal components but also showcases the foldable’s sleek design.
9. Sub Display:The Fold6’s sub display offers a well-balanced, horizontally wider screen ratio for enhanced usability. It also reaches a peak brightness of 2600 nits, ensuring clear visibility even in bright daylight.

The 2024 Samsung Wearables:

Watches:

The Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7 are Samsung’s latest smartwatches. They focus on enhancing digital health and everyday wellness through sophisticated AI integration. For the first time, these watches can track advanced glycation end products (AGEs), providing insights into metabolic health. They also feature Dual-Frequency GPS which offers precise location tracking for workouts in diverse environments, from urban areas to rugged trails.

The Galaxy Watch7 is available in 40mm (Green, Cream) and 44mm (Green, Silver) sizes. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is available in a 47mm size, with Titanium Gray, Titanium White, and Titanium Silver options.

Galaxy Ring:

The Galaxy Ring is Samsung’s latest innovation in wearables, incorporating powerful sensors in a compact, durable form factor. The ring features a stylish and durable Titanium Grade 5 finish, designed for continuous wear. The ring is available in nine sizes with color options of Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Gold.

It provides advanced sleep analysis using a robust sleep AI algorithm based on new sleep metrics, making it an ideal tool for monitoring and improving sleep quality.

Earbuds:

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds3 series, with its sleek new blade design, caters to various user preferences and enhances audio experiences. The Buds3 Pro (Canal Type) and Buds3 (Open Type) deliver ultra-high quality audio with superb detail. The Super-Wideband Call feature ensures crystal-clear phone calls, even in noisy environments.

Conclusion

Samsung’s latest lineup is now available globally following the pre-order phase. The Galaxy Z Fold6, priced at KES 264,000, and the Galaxy Z Flip6, priced at KES 148,000, bring AI technology and durable designs. We can only wait to see how the market responds. The availability also includes the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Buds3 series, and Galaxy Ring, offering a range of new features and enhancements. We are not sure if this time round all of these will be available in Kenya. So, let’s wait and see.