Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (12GB + 256GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
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 components:
90.0%
Technical Score
10.0%
User score
Technical Score
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 components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
User score
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 components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.
#16 in Best Samsung Phones
#80 in Best Camera Smartphones
#102 in Best Large-Screen Smartphones
#105 in Best Android Smartphones
#113 in Best NFC Smartphones
#114 in Best Smartphones
#114 in Best 5G Smartphones
#114 in Best AI Smartphones
#1072 in Best Battery Life Smartphones
#1169 in Best Value Smartphones
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 components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
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 components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
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 components:
60.0%
Overall score
40.0%
Price
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 introduces significant improvements through a more angular design, making it thinner (12.1mm) and lighter (239g) for improved ergonomics. Key updates include IP48 dust and water resistance, along with a more unified, 2,600-nit, 6.3-inch cover and 7.6-inch inner display. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the device offers excellent productivity through...Read more
Wired Italy describes the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 as a refined, iterative update featuring a lighter, thinner design with improved ergonomics, a wider 6.3-inch cover screen, and 2,600-nit brightness across panels. Pros include top-tier performance from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, functional Galaxy AI tools like Sketch to Image, and a promised seven years of software support....Read more
Andrea Galeazzi's review highlights the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6's refined, lighter (239g), and thinner (12.1mm) design, featuring a more squared-off aesthetic and a slightly wider 6.3-inch external display that enhances usability. A significant hardware upgrade is the IP48 certification, which provides official, improved dust resistance alongside water protection. However, the...Read more
The Tweakers review concludes that the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a formidable challenger, boasting a superior, wider aspect ratio and hinge quality that makes the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s narrow screen feel outdated. While the Pixel offers a brighter, larger, and more functional 8-inch screen, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 counters with better durability (IP48 rating), superior audio, and a more...Read more
The Review.nl test panel for the Rowenta X-Combo 2-in-1 (GZ3039) found it to be an efficient, cordless device that simultaneously vacuums and mops, particularly effective on hard floors due to its AeroSpin technology. Key benefits highlighted include significant time-saving through its dual-action, lightweight handling, and a hands-free mop cleaning system. Additionally, the 21.6V...Read more
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The Tweakers review concludes that the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a formidable challenger, boasting a superior, wider aspect ratio and hinge quality that makes the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s narrow screen feel outdated. While the Pixel offers a brighter, larger, and more functional 8-inch screen, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 counters with better durability (IP48 rating), superior audio, and a more...Read more
The Review.nl test panel for the Rowenta X-Combo 2-in-1 (GZ3039) found it to be an efficient, cordless device that simultaneously vacuums and mops, particularly effective on hard floors due to its AeroSpin technology. Key benefits highlighted include significant time-saving through its dual-action, lightweight handling, and a hands-free mop cleaning system. Additionally, the 21.6V...Read more
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