It looks like Samsung’s design team is having a tough time coming up with fresh ideas. We recently saw the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, which closely resembles the Apple Watch Ultra. This pattern continues with Samsung’s new earbuds and their soon-to-be-released foldable phones.
High-resolution renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 were leaked by Evan Blass and WinFuture, revealing that these new models don’t differ much from their predecessors.
Design and Aesthetic
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 looks almost identical to the Galaxy Z Flip 5. While it’s not an unattractive design, it’s disappointing to see that smaller competitors like Motorola are surpassing Samsung in innovative foldable phone designs.
The latest Razr foldable, with its large cover screen, stands in stark contrast to the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s smaller, uneven-shaped bezel and secondary screen.
However, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will be available in new colors: gray, yellow, sky blue, and light green. The Galaxy Z Fold 6, with its less-rounded corners and sharper side profile, draws inspiration from the Galaxy S series and recent iPhones. It will come in navy blue, gray, and sand pink, with potential exclusive colors from Samsung’s official stores.
Internal Specifications
Both phones are expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 will have a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 10MP zoom camera. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 will include a 4,000mAh battery, an upgrade from its predecessor.
Pricing and Availability
Leaked prices indicate that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will start at 1,899 euros and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 at 1,099 euros, marking a 100-euro increase from last year’s models.
This price hike is likely due to the rising costs of silicon and the added expenses associated with new AI features. Samsung is expected to officially unveil these models at the upcoming Unpacked event on July 10.
Conclusion
Samsung’s new foldable phones offer incremental upgrades in design and hardware but don’t represent a significant departure from previous models.
The new colors and improved battery life are welcome changes, but the overall design remains largely the same. As always, the final judgment will come once these phones are officially launched and tested.