The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 come with a hefty price tag Samsung’s latest foldables faced criticism in the recent poll – primarily centered around their pricing and hardware. Commenters expressed skepticism about Samsung’s position as a leader in the foldable market, noting a lack of cutting-edge technology in the Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6. Instead of representing a leap forward, these models were seen more as incremental improvements over their predecessors.
The Galaxy Z Fold6, in particular, drew considerable flak for its high price point, with a significant 45% of voters expressing disapproval. Regarding hardware, our review highlighted concerns about the charging speed, which was noted to be even slower than that of the Z Fold5. Additionally, there was disappointment that the camera setup remained unchanged for three consecutive generations.
Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6
The new display aspect ratios and IP48 rating are noteworthy improvements, but Samsung faces rapidly advancing competition in the foldable phone market. Interestingly, the Z Fold6 is slightly more favored among current owners of foldable phones compared to first-time buyers.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 also commands a high price, though only 36% of voters consider it a significant issue. Many potential buyers are awaiting reviews before making a decision, and our review will be available soon.
One of the most anticipated tests will be the performance of the 50MP main camera, which must compensate for the absence of a telephoto lens. However, certain drawbacks are already apparent, such as the continued lack of DeX support, which diminishes the Z Flip6’s appeal as a replacement for traditional Galaxy S phone owners.
Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6
While Samsung’s Z Fold6 competitors remain unreleased, the Z Flip6 faces existing competition from the Moto Razr 50 Ultra/razr+ 2024, which is notably cheaper. Surprisingly, the Z Flip6 appears to be attracting more first-time buyers than current users of foldable phones.
Early pre-orders in India suggest strong interest in both the Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 compared to their predecessors, with pre-orders showing a 40% increase. The reception in other global markets will also be crucial. Samsung aims for a modest 10% increase in sales compared to the Z Flip5/Z Fold5 generation, banking on its industry-leading software support and AI features to achieve this goal.
