A new foldable experience is coming, courtesy of Samsung's latest device lineup on July 10th.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6
Samsung is gearing up to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 6, expected to be the highlight of the event. This iteration promises a fresh design, moving away from the similar looks of its predecessors. According to Smartprix, the Z Fold 6 will feature flatter side edges and a titanium frame, resembling the Galaxy S24 series. This new build could reduce the phone's weight from 8.92 ounces to 8.43 ounces.
Display Enhancements:
- Outer Display: Upgraded to a 6.3-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 2,376 by 986 pixels, offering a slightly wider aspect ratio.
- Inner Display: Maintains its 7.6-inch size, featuring a Dynamic AMOLED panel with 2,160 by 1,856 pixels.
Under the Hood:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
- Variants: Options with 8 to 12GB of RAM and 256GB to 1TB of storage.
Camera:
- Rumored Specs: A 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera. Selfie cameras include a 10MP outer and a 4MP inner camera.
- Possible Upgrade: An Ultra version may feature a 200MP main camera, with Galaxy AI enhancing image quality.
Battery and Charging:
- Battery: 4,400mAh with 25W wired charging.
- Wireless Charging: Supported.
- Operating System: Ships with Android 14 and the latest Samsung One UI.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 will share many of the Z Fold 6's improvements, including the titanium frame and weight reduction. The outer screen remains at 3.4 inches with 748 by 720 pixels, while the inner screen is a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED with 2,600 by 1,080 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Performance:
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
- Variants: 256GB or 512GB of storage with 8GB of RAM.
Camera:
- Main Camera: Upgraded to 50MP.
- Other Cameras: 12MP ultra-wide and 10MP selfie camera.
Battery:
- Capacity: 4,000mAh, up from 3,700mAh in the previous model.
- Charging: 25W wired and likely 15W wireless.
Pricing:
- Z Fold 6: $1,900 (KES 244,150.00) for the 8GB/256GB version.
- Z Flip 6: Expected to cost $1,100 (KES 141,350.00) for the 256GB model.
New Wearables: Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Ring
Alongside the new phones, Samsung will introduce its latest wearables. The Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra will debut with some shared features, powered by the Samsung Exynos W1000 chip, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. Expected capabilities include blood pressure tracking, body composition analysis, ECG, fitness tracking, oxygen saturation monitoring, sleep tracking, and temperature measurement.
Galaxy Watch 7
- Sizes: Available in 40mm and 44mm cases.
- Thickness: Approximately 9.7mm.
- Battery: 300mAh for the 40mm and 425mAh for the 44mm.
Galaxy Watch Ultra
- Size: 47mm case.
- Thickness: 12.1mm.
- Battery: 590mAh.
- Material: Titanium frame.
- Display Brightness: 3,000 nits for enhanced outdoor visibility.
Samsung’s new wearables promise robust features and improved materials, setting a new standard in the smartwatch market. Stay tuned for the official announcements and more detailed insights during the Galaxy Unpacked event.