Comparison of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Z Flip 5

Introduction

• Disappointment over price increase of $100 for Z Flip 6
• Foldable phones need to be more affordable
• Competitors: iPhone 15 Pro, Pixel 8 Pro, S24 Plus

Design Changes

• Frosted design: Looks clean, less fingerprint prone
• Dimensions: Nearly identical; Z Flip 6 is 0.2 mm thicker
• Edge shape: Z Flip 6 has squared edges, feels nicer in hand
• IP certification:
  • Z Flip 5: IPX8 (water-resistant)
  • Z Flip 6: IP48 (withstands screws/wires >1mm, still not dust resistant)

Compatibility

• Z Flip 5 cases (Samsung official) fit Z Flip 6 but may have minor speaker grill misalignment

Camera Differences

• Rear cameras: New border design on Z Flip 6 with blue circle
• Cover screen: Both 3.4 inches, same resolution, Z Flip 6 is slightly brighter
• Display bezels: Z Flip 6 has matte finish; Z Flip 5 has glossy bezels
• Crease visibility: Less noticeable on Z Flip 6

Display Features

• Main display: 6.7 inches, 1080p, peak brightness increased to 2600 nits
  • Brightness only achievable in specific conditions
  • Z Flip 6 generally brighter than Z Flip 5
  • Color differences: Z Flip 5 has more vibrant colors (greens, reds, blues)
• Adaptive color tone: New feature in Z Flip 6 for color and white balance adjustments

Audio

• Sound quality similar; Z Flip 6 slightly tinny
• Equalization settings have been restructured

Performance & Battery

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in Z Flip 6 for better efficiency
• Battery life improved: 4000 mAh vs 3700 mAh
  • Significant improvement in daily usage

Camera Performance

• Main camera: 50 MP in Z Flip 6 (up from 12 MP)
  • Uses same sensor as Galaxy S24
  • Photos in Z Flip 6 look sharper and more natural; Z Flip 5 tends to overexpose
• Ultra-wide camera: Both 12 MP, Z Flip 6 slightly less wide (0.6x vs 0.5x)
  • Nighttime photos better on Z Flip 6, more realistic colors

AI Features

• New AI features, including interpreter and sketch to image
  • Some fun and useful, but mostly still cloud-based and can be slow

RAM Update

• Z Flip 6 now has 12 GB of RAM (up from 8 GB)
  • No noticeable speed difference in everyday tasks

Conclusion

• Z Flip 6 is a polished version of Z Flip 5 with minor improvements
• Price increase makes it a harder sell, especially for non-North American consumers
• Suggestion: Consider Z Flip 5 for similar performance at a lower cost
• Importance of size and form factor vs other competing devices

Closing

• Links to both phones available in the description
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