Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Review: Refined Evolution Not Revolution

The battery is one of the more notable aspects Samsung made improvements in versus last year's Z Flip. The phone's battery capacity has risen from 3700mAh to 4000mAh. While this isn't enough to make the Z Flip 6 a multi-day phone, you do have a bit more breathing room. In our anecdotal testing, this phone easily lasts a day, particularly if you make use of the external display to check notifications. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Battery And Charging

In our battery life rundown test, the Z Flip 6 gets a respectable middle-of-the-road score, landing between the latest Pixels and devices like the OnePlus 12. However, those phones have the advantage of charging much faster than the Z Flip 6. 


Samsung has stuck with its sluggish 25W charging for this phone, just like the Z Fold 6. Devices in the Galaxy S24 family have stepped up to 45W charging, which makes it easier to top up the device before heading out the door. You may have to set aside time to make sure your Z Flip 6 is charged, which frankly should not be the case for a modern phone priced at $1,100. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Review Conclusion: 

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a refined folding phone. It's fast, its display is excellent, and it'll last all day on a charge. And hey, it folds in half! That used to be enough to make Samsung's clamshells stand out, but things are changing. Samsung improved the Z Flip 6 modestly this year, but for the first time, there are some truly compelling alternatives. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 still has a few undeniable strong points that help differentiate it from the competition, like Samsung's awesome software update support, but this foldable may not be as compelling as it needs to be in the current market.

We're big fans of the design and build quality—the Z Flip 6 is just a cool little device. It doesn't take up much space in your pocket, and the external display is very useful. However, Motorola's flip phone screens have a lot more functionality, and they look a bit more refined. Inside, Samsung's 6.7-inch OLED is bright, and sharp, but the crease is still pretty visible. That's not the case on Moto's flip phones. 


For $1,100, you can get a phone that lasts longer on a charge, charges faster, and takes better photos. Samsung's camera setup is competent, but it won't wow you like the S24 Ultra or even the cheaper S24 phones, which have telephoto lenses in addition to wide and ultrawide shooters. That said, the ability to take selfies with the main cameras is a nice option, and if you want a solid flip phone, that's what you get here.

Samsung ships this phone with Android 14 and One UI 6.1.1, and it promises an impressive seven years of update support. That's more than double what Moto offers. However, it's anyone's guess if the Z Flip 6 will last that long. Some of Samsung's older flip phones, like the Z Flip 4, have had issues with the hinges after a few years of use, although the company says it's addressed those problems, which will make the Z Flip 6 much durable. 

At the end of the day, the Galaxy Z Flip 6's price is a bit too high, and it's not the only game in town any longer. However, Amazon does have a good deal going on right now for the 512GB Silver variant at just $999 while it lasts. Still, if you're a fan of Samsung's phones and want a foldable, this could be the right phone for you. Samsung has solid trade-in values for old devices to bring the price down as well. The fact that Samsung has been a pioneer in the foldable space and has been continually refining its products over the years adds some value as well. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a high-quality, refined foldable phone, that should serve users well.