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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£990RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:7.6 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 12 MP & 10 MP

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (12GB + 256GB)
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

7.9

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

â–²Better than 85% of smartphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

5.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

25%

8.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.6

Camera

15%

8.3

Display

15%

6.2

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

6.7

Audio

3%

7.1

Design

â–²Better than 85%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

6.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 67%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components:

25%

8.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.6

Camera

15%

8.3

Display

15%

6.2

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

6.7

Audio

3%

7.1

Design

7.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

6.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 58% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 6.4 points, which is higher than 57.9% of smartphones.
6.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

5.3

Price

7.1
Brand name
Samsung
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor which is faster than processors in 90.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.3 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.3 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 89.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 12 MP & 10 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 12 MP & 10 MP which is higher than that of 58.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 53.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
7.6 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 7.6 inches which is larger than the screens of 97.8% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.3% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1856x 2160 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1856x2160 px which is higher than that of 91.5% of smartphones.
Pixel density
374 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 374 ppi which is lower than that of 75.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,400 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,400 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 84.9% of smartphones and equal to those in 1.2% of smartphones.
Charging speed
25 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 25 W which is slower than in 66.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.3% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
153.5 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 153.5 mm which is shorter than 92.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
132.6 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 132.6 mm which is wider than 98.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
5.6 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 5.6 mm which is thinner than 98.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
239 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 239 g which is heavier than 88.4% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
100,980 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 100,980 cm³ which is larger than 70.2% of smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x).
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 4.72x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (14,699 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    14,699 vs 3,115
  • 2.08x lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (12.5 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    12.5 W vs 6 W
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 37.5% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.38x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2,244 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,244 vs 942
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1856x2160 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1856x2160 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (12GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.03 vs 8.000).
    8.03 vs 8
  • 2.08x lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (12.5 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    12.5 W vs 6 W
  • 4.72x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (14,699 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    14,699 vs 3,115
  • 37.5% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.38x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2,244 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,244 vs 942
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (3x3.15 GHz & 2x2.96 GHz & 2x2.26 GHz & 1x3.3 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    3x3.15 GHz & 2x2.96 GHz & 2x2.26 GHz & 1x3.3 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 6x more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,536 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,536 vs 256
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2.99x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (76.6 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    76.6 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2.71x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (6,876 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    6,876 vs 2,533
  • 3.69x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (4,520 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    4,520 vs 1,226
  • 3x more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (12288 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    12,288 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 74.5% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4800 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,800 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 71.4% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    24 GB vs 14 GB
  • Supports newer OpenGL version
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.3 vs 3.2). The average version is 3.2.
    3.3 vs 3.2
  • 2.21x higher 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark than the average smartphone (1,344 vs 608). The average score is 608.
    1,344 vs 608
  • 26.2% more transistors
    This smartphone has more transistors than the average smartphone (13000 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone includes 10300 million transistors.
    13,000 million vs 10,300 million
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Sketch to Image, Portrait Studio, Circle to Search, Live Translation, Generative Edit, Note Assist, Interpreter with Dual Screen Mode
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Supports desktop mode
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x).
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x24 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/2.2
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 12 MP & 10 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 12 MP & 10 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.2 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.2 vs 2.0
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1856x2160 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1856x2160 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.93 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (7.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    7.6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 1,600 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (2600 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    2,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a secondary display
    This smartphone features a secondary display, the average smartphone does not. 6.7% of smartphones include a secondary screen.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 2.7 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (5.6 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    5.6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 10.1 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (153.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    153.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Is foldable
    This smartphone is foldable, the average smartphone is not. 3.9% of smartphones are foldable devices.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 12% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4400 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 21.8% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (239 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    239 g vs 196.2 g
  • 5.3% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (374 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    374 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 56.6 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (132.6 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    132.6 mm vs 76 mm
  • 3.81x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£990 vs £260).
    £990 vs £260
  • 3.81x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£990 vs £260).
    £990 vs £260
  • 2.7% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (12GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.14 vs 7.3).
    7.14 vs 7.34
  • 5.3% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (900 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    900 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (10 MP & 4 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    10 MP & 4 MP vs 16 MP
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 5.3% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (374 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    374 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 12% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4400 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 25% slower wireless charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 20 W). The average smartphone wireless charging speed is 20 W.
    15 W vs 20 W
  • 24.2% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (25 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    25 W vs 33 W
  • 6.7% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (733 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    733 min vs 786 min
  • 10% slower reverse wireless charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (4.5 W vs 5 W). The average smartphone speed is 5 W.
    4.5 W vs 5 W
  • 21.8% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (239 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    239 g vs 196.2 g
  • 56.6 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (132.6 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    132.6 mm vs 76 mm
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    South Korea vs China
  • 2.5% lower French repairability index
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (7.8 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    7.8 vs 8

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19/07/2024
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24/07/2024
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What we like about Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (12GB + 256GB)

  • Large, stunning main display is excellent for multitasking, gaming, and reading.
  • More refined, sleeker, thinner, and lighter design compared to previous models.
  • Improved and wider cover (front) screen is more practical for one-handed use and typing.
  • Top-tier performance thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy processor.
  • Durable build with a sturdy hinge and an improved IP48 rating for water and some dust resistance.
  • Helpful and impressive Galaxy AI features and polished multitasking software (One UI).
  • Guaranteed 7 years of software and security updates.
  • Good overall camera quality for daily use, despite hardware being the same as the previous generation.
  • Crease on the main display is less noticeable during use.
  • Good battery life that typically lasts a full day with moderate use.

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (12GB + 256GB)

  • Very high premium price point is a major concern for many consumers.
  • Camera hardware is largely unchanged from the Z Fold5 and Z Fold4, and is not on par with Samsung's S-series flagships (e.g., S24 Ultra).
  • Slow 25W wired charging speeds, which lag behind many competitors.
  • No charger is included in the box.
  • Heavier and bulkier when folded compared to traditional non-folding phones.
  • Under-display camera (UDC) on the inner screen produces low-quality photos.
  • S Pen is still a separate accessory and does not have a built-in storage slot.
  • Can experience thermal throttling and get hot during heavy use or gaming.
  • The cover screen's aspect ratio is still considered too tall and narrow by some users.

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB + 256GB) is a premium foldable smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy processor and 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, delivering top-tier performance for multitasking and gaming on its expansive 7.6-inch inner Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and a more conventional 6.3-inch cover screen, both with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Key pros include its unique, versatile form factor that transforms a powerful phone into a tablet for enhanced productivity with features like multi-window app viewing and integrated Galaxy AI tools, a durable design with an IP48 dust and water resistance rating, and a high-quality 50MP main camera system. The primary cons are its very high price, slow 25W charging speeds compared to competitors, the continued lack of a built-in S Pen slot, and a camera system that, while good, doesn't match the quality of Samsung's S-series Ultra slab phones.

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