Samsung Next-Gen Product Launch Highlights

New Folding Phones

Z Flip 6

• **Design Improvements: **
  • Cleaner look with matte finish
  • Camera rings match body color
  • Less protruding hinge and less noticeable display crease
  • More impact-resistant with a new screen layer
  • Scratch and fingerprint-resistant coating
• **Internal Upgrades: **
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip with a vapor chamber
  • Improved speakers, 12 GB RAM (previously 8 GB)
  • Larger 4000 mAh battery (previously 3700 mAh)
  • Brighter inner screen (2600 nits vs 1750 nits)
• **Camera Upgrades: **
  • Ultra-wide camera with a bigger sensor
  • Main camera upgraded to 50 MP (previously 12 MP)
  • 10x digital zoom without dedicated zoom camera
  • New features (Camcorder mode, auto-zoom in front screen photos)
• **Cosmetic Features: **
  • Interactive wallpapers
  • Ambient photos mirroring current time and weather
  • Flip Suit 2.0 cases with embedded LEDs
• **AI Features: **
  • Smart suggested replies using cover screen
  • Improved live translation and interpreter mode

Z Fold 6

• **Design Improvements: **
  • Lighter (239 g), titanium frame
  • Thinner when opened (5.6 mm)
  • Shorter and wider, more natural ratio for typing and scrolling
  • Slimmer borders that follow the device's curve
• **Internal Upgrades: **
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip with a larger vapor chamber
  • Brighter screens (2600 nits)
• **AI Features: **
  • Smart select and improved circle to search feature
  • Sketch to image with artistic effects
  • Enhanced noise suppression and improved live translation

New Watches

Galaxy Watch 7

• **Minor Updates: **
  • New chip (W100)
  • AI suggested replies
  • Slimmer screen bezels
  • New sleep apnea feature

Galaxy Watch Ultra

• **First Ultra Model: **
  • Water-resistant up to 100 m
  • Grade 4 titanium, withstands 10 atmospheres of pressure
  • 3000 nits brightness, red night mode face
  • Circular screen on a squarer body
  • Sport tracking features (dual GPS, race against past times, high battery capacity)
  • Cool strap mechanism
  • Some lag observed (potentially pre-production software issue)

New Earbuds

Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro

• **Design: **
  • Normal-looking, transparent case lids
  • Blade-like protrusions
• **Sound Quality: **
  • Bright highs and punchy lows
  • Loud and plenty of detail
• **Functional Design: **
  • Some issues with grip and fit due to blade design
  • Great battery life (up to 30 hours with the case)
  • Improved microphones and sound leakage control
  • Active noise cancellation (limited ability in base model; better in Pro)

Galaxy Ring

• **Hardware: **
  • Three colors: black, silver, gold
  • IP68 water-resistant, lasts up to 7 days on a charge
  • Lightweight (3 g)
  • Order sizing kit needed
• **Features: **
  • Basic activity tracking, heart rate sensor, sleep tracking
  • Combines with Galaxy Watch for better accuracy
  • No screen, NFC, microphone, or voice assistant
  • Vitality score based on sleep, activity, and heart rate

Summary

Samsung's new lineup includes significant advancements in design, internal specifications, and AI features especially in their folding phones, watches, and earbuds. The introduction of a smart ring showcases innovation but raises questions about its practicality compared to smartwatches.