The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is set to be the tech company’s next flagship phone release, alongside its brother the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and the anticipated Z Fold 6 Ultra. But apart from the main gimmick of the Z Flip, a vertical folding profile similar to popular flip phones of the 2000s, what else can we expect from the smartphone?
The phone is expected to launch this year at Samsung’s next big ‘Galaxy Unpacked’ event, but as for what the device will bring – here’s what we’ve heard so far from release dates, specs, price and more.
Latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Leaks, Rumours & News
June 13
T3 had the story on the Z Flip 6’s colours leaking, with Blue, Yellow, Mint, and Silver Shadow to be offered, along with typical White and Crafted Black colours, and an online-only Peach finish.
June 12
Digital Trends reports that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will be getting a price increase – about $US100, so probably closer to $150-$200 in Australia.
June 7
BGR reported on leaked designs of both the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, with pretty small detail changes across both models compared to last year’s releases.
May 29
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 are expected to get battery boosts, per FCC testing records via The Verge. The phone is expected to have a 3,790mAh battery, up from the 3,700mAh battery in the Z Fold 5.
May 27
By way of TechRadar, the mid-year Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 10 (likely July 11 AEST). It’s expected that the new Flip will be in attendance, as well as the Galaxy Z Fold 6, along with the chance of ‘Ultra’ and budget ‘FE’ versions. The Galaxy Ring is also expected to be shown off.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Release Date in Australia
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is expected to be revealed on July 11 at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, but this is unlikely to be the same day that the device is released in Australia.
The preceding Z Flip 5 was revealed on July 26, 2023, and was then made available three weeks later, on August 18 (with preorders live after the announcement). It’s likely that Samsung will have a similar timeframe in place for the 6, and if we were to guess, we’d say August 2 is when the Flip will release in Australia – three weeks after the expected announcement. It’s likely to share dates with the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Specs & Design: What to expect
Specifications
Per leaks on Geekbench via Tomsguide, it’s expected that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 will come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip to match the Galaxy S24 range (though the standard S24 and S24+ didn’t get that chip in Australia). Though rumours indicate that a 12GB RAM option may be available, the leaks on Geekbench indicated an 8GB device.
Beyond these things, we’re expecting the new Z Flip to come with a 120hz, 6.7-inch OLED display (with a display on the back), 256GB and 512GB memory options, and a 3,790mAh battery.
Colour options
Back in February, leaks indicated a gentle mint colour and a lavender colourway, though it’s obviously reasonable to expect a black and a white model to release. In June, leaks indicated Blue, Yellow, Mint, Silver Shadow, Black, White, and Peach colour options.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Price: What to expect
While there are rumblings of a cheap ‘FE’ model, we’re expecting prices to be slightly higher than last year’s model, per Digital Trends report on a $US100 price increase. In Australia, this could put the Z Flip 6 up from the 5’s price of $1,649 for 256GB and $1,859 for 512GB, to likely $1,800 for the 256GB, and $1,950 for the 512GB.
Galaxy Z Flip 6 features: What to Expect
Camera
Per Tomsguide, it’s expected that the Z Flip 6 will come with a 50MP main camera, up from the 12MP camera on the Z Flip 5. An ultrawide 12MP camera is also expected.
Memory
Samsung has been testing a 12GB Flip model, per Sammobile, though through leaked Geekbench tests, it’s possible that there will be an 8GB version, or just an 8GB version.
Battery and charging
The Flip is expected to have a 3,790mAh battery, up from 3,700mAh, per leaks. Charging specs will likely remain the same as the Z Flip 5, at 25W wired, and 15W wireless.
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