With Samsung having just unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, I decided to compare these two anticipated foldable devices with Samsung’s latest flagship series—the Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+, and S24.
Specifications Comparison
| Feature | Galaxy Z Fold 6 | Galaxy Z Flip 6 | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S24+ | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8-inch QHD+Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display | 6.2-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display |
| Cover Display | 6.3-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display | 3.4-inch Super AMOLED 60Hz Display | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 / Exynos 2400 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 / Exynos 2400 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | 12GB | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | Up to 1TB | Up to 512GB | Up to 1TB | Up to 512GB | Up to 256GB |
| Main Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera + 50MP Wide-angle Camera + 10MP Telephoto Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera + 50MP Wide-angle Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera + 200MP Wide Camera + 50MP Telephoto Camera + 10MP Telephoto Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera + 50MP Wide Camera + 10MP Telephoto Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera + 50MP Wide Camera + 10MP Telephoto Camera |
| Front Camera | 10MP Selfie Camera + 4MP Under Display Camera | 10MP Selfie Camera | 12MP Front Camera | 12MP Front Camera | 12MP Front Camera |
| Battery | 4,600mAh | 4,000mAh | 5,000mAh | 4,900mAh | 4,000mAh |
| OS | Android 14 One UI 6.1.1 | Android 14 One UI 6.1.1 | Android 14 One UI 6.1 | Android 14 One UI 6.1 | Android 14 One UI 6.1 |
| Water Resistance | IP48 | IP48 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 239g | 187g | 232g | 196g | 167g |
| Colours | Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy | Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, Mint | Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow | Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow | Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow |
Key Features and Differences
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Display: The Z Fold 6 features a 7.6-inch main display and a 6.2-inch cover display, both utilising Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology.
- Camera: The triple rear camera setup includes a 50MP wide-angle lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
- Performance: Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.
- Battery and Charging: Equipped with a 4,600mAh battery supporting fast wired and wireless charging.
- Build: IP48 rating and a durable hinge mechanism.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Display: Boasts a 6.7-inch main display and a 3.4-inch cover display.
- Camera: Dual 12MP rear cameras and a 10MP front camera.
- Performance: Also powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
- Battery and Charging: Features a 4,000mAh battery.
- Build: Compact and stylish design with IP48 water resistance.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
- Display: The S24 Ultra features a 6.8-inch display, while the S24+ and S24 come with 6.7-inch and 6.2-inch displays respectively.
- Camera: The S24 Ultra stands out with its quad-camera setup, including a 200MP primary sensor. The S24+ and S24 have triple camera setups.
- Performance: In select regions all models run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while in others the S24 Utra runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with the S24+ and S24 running on Samsung’s own Exynos 2400. In all regions the Ultra offers up to 1TB of storage.
- Battery and Charging: The S24 Ultra has the largest battery at 5,000mAh, followed by the S24+ at 4,900mAh and the S24 at 4,000mAh.
- Build: IP68 water resistance and a robust design.
Conclusion
While Samsung’s 2024 lineup promises something for everyone, it appears that yet again, the only benefit offered by the Fold is a larger display. The S24 Ultra offers a bigger battery, better cameras and comes with a built-in S-Pen, while the Flip borrows 2 of the 3 main cameras from the S24 and S24+ with the same size battery as the standard S24.
Out of the 2 new foldables launched, it’s the Z Flip 6 that continues to be the mist fun device, and coming in at R25 999, it’s quite a bit cheaper than the top-of-the-line Z Fold 6 which costs R45 999.
The foldables might have the advantage of folding but that’s all they offer. Samsung hasn’t found new, unique ways to interact with these devices and ultimately, the way you’re using a foldable is the same way you’re using and interacting with a candybar phone. Samsung’s S24 series continues to be a compelling trio of devices which undercut their foldable counterparts in pricing whilst bringing better on paper specs, the same 7 years of support that the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 offer and Galaxy AI. For now, there’s no major reason to buy a foldable phone, be it the Galaxy Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6 or one from any other brand because it doesn’t offer any benefits to justify the higher costs and the durability, camera and battery sacrifices you’re making, and I’m not the only one who feels this way.
