This summer, Samsung’s giving us the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Could it be the best phone to beat the flagship Galaxy S24?
Intro
Samsung kicked off 2024 with the Galaxy S24 series, and no matter how hot those are, it’s the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 that are the more intriguing phones. Freshly announced, the latter are two very important releases for Samsung as it experiences mounting competition on the foldable market.
Unlike previous years, in 2024 it’s the Galaxy Z Flip that sounds like the more exciting device, and not the Galaxy Z Fold. It scores some exciting improvements, like a larger battery and a new camera.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 is a no-nonsense device that covers all the basics and delivers an outstanding flagship phone experience on Android.
Should we abandon the classic candy-bar experience for a foldable phone? Could the Galaxy Z Flip 6 be the perfect entryway for everyday users to experience foldables?
Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Galaxy S24 differences:
Galaxy Z Flip 6 Galaxy S24
Foldable flip phone Classic candy-bar phone
Some dust protection (IP48) Fully water and dust protected (IP68)
3.4-inch external and 6.7-inch internal screens Just a single 6.2-inch screen
Dual camera, new 50MP main camera Triple camera
Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12GB of RAM Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (US) and Exynos 2400 (ROW), 8GB RAM
4,000mAh battery (larger than before) Also a 4,000mAh battery inside
$1,100 starting price (+$100) $800 price
Table of Contents:
Design and Display
Performance
Camera
Audio Quality
Battery and Charging
Specs
Summary
Read more:
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Galaxy Z Flip 6 release date predictions, price, specs, and must-know features
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: Key differences to expect
Design and DisplayAs many differences as you want
You’ll never guess which one folds in half (Image by PhoneArena)
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Galaxy S24 are two extremely different devices. And it’s obvious: the Galaxy Z Flip 6 reiterates Samsung’s commitment to super-compact foldable phones, while the Galaxy S24 is an aluminum-glass sandwich that embodies everything that is classic.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is also the first Galaxy foldable with a dust-protection rating. The phone has an IP48 rating, which means that it is mostly water-resistant (for up to 30 minutes in up to 1.5m of water) and will keep particles larger than 1mm at bay.
Thinner than pancakes at a steamroller convention (Image by PhoneArena)
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 hardly needs an introduction: the essential Galaxy flagship is quite compact but capable, with a masterfully crafted exterior that exudes a premium feel. This aluminum-glass sandwich has evolved its signature design over many years, culminating with this here Galaxy phone. You get all the bells and whistles you might expect: complete water- and dust-resistance, a USB Type-C port at the bottom, as well as a punch-hole display.
This is where you can stick the USB-C cable, if that’s your thing (Image by PhoneArena)
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 colors is available in Blue, Mind, Silver Shadow, and Yellow. Exclusively on Samsung.com, you can get the phone White, Crafted Black, and Peach.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 can be yours in a trove of colors: Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, and Amber Yellow. Purchasing the phone through Samsung.com unlocks access to the Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, and Sandstone Orange colors, which are quite eye-catching.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is more compact, but it also has a larger display (Image by PhoneArena)
Of course, the big difference here is the fact that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 arrives with not one, but two displays on board, like most of its predecessors. No size changes: a 3.4-inch external and 6.7-inch internal screens are in tow.
Other than that, Samsung has also mostly eliminated the crease on the Galaxy Z Flip 6, which is not the case with the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Display creases are already a thing of the past for most devices coming from China, so it’s nice to see a more popular foldable like the latest Galaxy Z Flip to join the fray. The main reason for this beneficial improvement is the use of a thicker glass at the front in comparison with the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
Meanwhile, with the Galaxy S24 relies on a 6.2-inch screen Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with FHD+ resolution and up to 120Hz of maximum refresh rate as well. Just as good, though slightly smaller, than the one on the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
What are the differences between the quality properties of the main screens?
As per our benchmark tests, the Galaxy S24 has the upper hand when it comes to maximum brightness, though the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is not that much behind. Yet, the new foldable achieves an extremely low minimum brightness, just 0.7 nits.
Display Measurements:
Screen measurements
Color charts
Maximum brightnessHigher is betterMinimum brightness(nits)Lower is betterColor temperature(Kelvins)GammaDelta E rgbcmyLower is betterDelta E grayscaleLower is better
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 1172
(Excellent) 0.7
(Excellent) 6706
(Excellent) 2.03
2.76
(Good) 4.4
(Average)
Samsung Galaxy S24 1345
(Excellent) 0.
