The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 might seem like a familiar sight, but Samsung has packed it with quality-of-life improvements that make it a compelling option, especially for content creators.
Ditching the gloss, the Galaxy Z Flip6 sports a stylish matte finish in a range of colours (Blue, Mint, Yellow, and Silver Shadow), including exclusive options (Peach, Crafted Black, and White) on Samsung.com. While the cover display size remains the same, a colourful camera outline adds a touch of personality. (Samsung even launches a special edition version of the Flip6 for the Paris 2024 Olympians.)
The star of the show is the upgraded camera system. The new 50-megapixel main sensor and 12MP ultrawide offer more detail and flexibility, with features like 2x optical zoom and AI zoom up to 10x. Plus, enhanced Nightography captures stunning low-light videos and integrates with popular social media apps like Instagram.
The improved FlexWindow display on the Galaxy Z Flip6 lets you access notifications, control music, and even reply to texts with AI-powered suggestions, all without opening the phone. AI-powered Photo Ambient feature comes to the cover screen, too. It dynamically changes your wallpaper based on the time and weather.
But that isn't just where AI features are available on the Galaxy Z Flip6. FlexCam mode gets a boost with Auto Zoom, ensuring you're always in the frame during solo adventures. And for a touch of fun, Portrait Studio lets you create AI-generated avatars for your social media profiles.
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Durability is another focus on this phone. It features a stronger hinge, Armor Aluminum build, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and an IP48 water resistance rating. Samsung also uses recycled materials and integrates a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with improved cooling for smoother performance.
Finally, the battery gets a much-needed bump to 4,000mAh, with support for 25W wired, wireless, and reverse wireless charging.
While the design might not be a huge leap, the upgraded cameras, larger battery, improved hinge, and software advancements make the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 a serious contender for the title of "best foldable for social media and on-the-go creators." Of course, we have to put it through its paces to see if the claims are true.
You can get the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 in Canada for these prices:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: $1,462.99
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage: $1,622.99