A foldable device that stretches out to the size of a plus-size smartphone when unfolded, the Galaxy Z Flip6 folds up into something minute enough to get lost in your front pocket. Geared toward travelers, fitness enthusiasts and minimalists who are looking to lighten their loads without sacrificing smartphone power or capabilities, the lithe, speedy Z Flip6 emits an intelligent, cosmopolitan air.
Testing the device on T-Mobile's standard-setting 5G network, I appreciated the way the Z Flip6 managed to ease its way into my life. Its slim form function encouraged me to pick it up to knock out quick tasks, such as checking a game score or tapping out an email. I also found it particularly useful for streaming and photo viewing, with the screen crimped at a 9-degree angle to make for hands-free, stand-free watching.
Said to be a minor upgrade over the well-regarded Z Flip5, the Z Flip6, which is my first experience with the product line, wowed me with its size-defying capabilities.
A certain novelty always accompanies foldable phones, and the Z Flip6 is always a joy to pop open and experience its 6.7-inch, 1080p AMOLED display. Its as engaging to spot the small, mid-screen crease as it is to forget it's there as you get lost in your social media, gaming or streaming exploits.
On the go, I enjoyed snapping photos and capturing video with the upgraded-from-last-year 50Mp main camera and 12MP ultra-wide lens. T-Mobile's 5G helped it download and upload content at eye-popping speeds.
The battery life was impressive, lasting full days of work and play. That's because the battery has been powered up to 4000mAh from last year's 2700Ah. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor is also a model of efficiency, helping the phone do more with less. While charging, as is typical with Samsung devices, takes its fair share, it won't be much of a burden to those who pop it on an induction charger overnight.
Originally priced above $1,100, the device is generally available south of the $900 mark, and could be even more of a bargain as it seeks to compete with other new devices in the sprint for the holiday dollar.
The range of AI integration is impressive. You have, of course, the standard photo and video touch-ups, but it goes deeper when you infuse the implications with the tight little package. A popular Samsung ad, embedded at the top of this review, shows off its capabilities as a translator.
Samsung, here is selling the dream of the jet-setter who doesn't have time to waste with Duolingo and wants to be able to walk into any bar and speak with anyone after whipping out a tiny foldable phone. While audacious, the vision isn't all that absurd when it comes to the Z Flip6. Samsung is selling a fleeting dream, here, and the phone makes it one you'd rather not wake up from.
T-Mobile provided device for review.
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