Samsung Next-Gen Product Launch
Key Products Announced
- New folding phones: Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6
- New watches: Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra
- Galaxy Ring
- Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro
Z Flip 6
- Design Improvements
- Matte finish on sides
- Camera rings match body color
- Less hinge protrusion
- Less noticeable display crease
- Impact-resistant screen layer and scratch/fingerprint-reducing coating
- Internal Upgrades
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip
- Vapor chamber cooling
- Improved speakers
- 12GB of RAM (up from 8GB)
- 4,000 mAh battery (up from 3,700 mAh)
- Inner screen brightness up to 2,600 nits (from 1,750 nits)
- Camera Upgrades
- Ultra-wide camera with a bigger sensor
- Main camera upgraded to 50MP (from 12MP)
- Effective 10x zoom without dedicated zoom camera
- New features: camcorder mode, auto-zoom on front screen
- Cosmetic and Functional Extras
- Interactive wallpapers
- Ambient photos
- Flip Suit 2.0 cases with LED notifications
- AI Features
- Smart suggested replies
- Portrait studio photo editing
- Improved live translation and interpreter mode
Z Fold 6
- Design Improvements
- Lighter (239g)
- New titanium frame
- Thinner when open (5.6mm, down from 8.6mm)
- Shorter and wider form factor
- Compact hinge
- Spec Bumps
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip with larger vapor chamber
- Screen brightness up to 2,600 nits
- Slight camera upgrades (ultra-wide camera)
- AI features similar to Z Flip 6 (smart select, circle to search, sketch to image)
Galaxy Watch 7
- Minor Updates
- New W100 chip for responsiveness and battery life
- AI suggested replies
- Slimmer screen bezels
- Sleep apnea diagnostic feature
Galaxy Watch Ultra
- Major Features
- Water resistant up to 100m
- Grade 4 titanium build
- 3,000 nits screen brightness
- Red night mode watch face
- Enhanced sport tracking (race past times, dual GPS)
- 48 hours of exercise tracking
- Quick app launch button
- Design Critique
- Circular screen on square body
- Similarities to Apple Watch Ultra
- Laggy performance in pre-production
Galaxy Buds 3 and 3 Pro
- Design and Features
- More conventional design
- Transparent lid cases, blade-like protrusions on earbuds
- Pinch and slide controls
- 30 hours battery life with case (25 with noise-cancelling)
- Improved sound quality and microphones
- Issues
- Fiddly controls
- Mixed experience with noise cancelation
- Adaptive noise cancelation on Pro version
Galaxy Ring
- Design and Durability
- Comes in black, silver, gold
- IP68 water resistance
- Lasts up to 7 days on a charge
- Concave exterior and palm-side ridge for sensor alignment
- Use Cases
- Activity tracking
- Sleep tracking
- Vitality score
- Can be combined with Galaxy Watch for improved tracking accuracy
- Limitations
- No screen, haptic feedback, or microphone
- Limited features compared to smartwatches
- Target Audience
- Users who dislike bulky smartwatches
- Those preferring passive tracking
- Heavy trackers using it alongside a Galaxy Watch
Final Thoughts
- Price Considerations
- Z Flip 6 retains price: £149
- Z Fold 6: £50 price bump
- Galaxy Watch Ultra: £599 (vs. Apple Watch Ultra at £799)
Feel free to ask for a detailed review on specific products!