After 2 months of full use of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, I think I have a complete picture and can present to you the negatives and positives of the device from my perspective.
The larger external screen, combined with the lower weight, makes you forget that you have a foldable phone. The Fold 6 is easier to use with one hand, and the typing process is more comfortable. Additionally, even for gaming, you don't need to open the device. Thus, you only fold the device when it's really necessary or when you simply want to, which means greater durability over time and better battery management since, logically, using the large screen consumes more battery.
The battery is the second significant improvement that is noticeable compared to previous generations. I have activated battery protection to the maximum, which prevents charging above 80%. Therefore, I try not to let the battery drop below 30% and charge within this 30/80 framework. With the Fold 3, I needed at least 3 such charges a day, and in the end, it was left at about 30% max. With the Fold6, I am at 2 charges from 30 to 80%, and in the end, it remains at about 50-60%.
In terms of performance, the Fold6 is a real beast. From the first activation of the device, I realized that I was dealing with something different. It was the fastest data transfer and app installation I have ever done. Of course, the significant improvement in Samsung's software plays a role in this. Whether using the small screen or the large one, all functions are executed instantaneously. Switching from one screen to another is smooth without the slightest lag. It does not exhibit overheating phenomena regardless of the process taking place. Apps open very quickly, and every transition is smooth.
The cameras of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 are a strong yet simultaneously weak point. The weak point relates to the fact that we cannot talk about one of the most expensive phones on the market, certainly the most expensive from Samsung, which, however, is not equipped with the best lenses that this specific company has to offer. Nevertheless, photos and videos in good conditions produce very good results. Where it loses a bit is in low-light conditions and zoom, but still, at least for my standards, it is at a good level but certainly not flagship level.
The AI features, at least most of them, are not particularly useful mainly because they do not work in the Greek language. However, some, especially on the internet and in Samsung notes, can be used. The most impressive AI features are in photos, where portrait studio and sketch to image can truly transform a photo and create new images. The sketch to image is also very nice, allowing us to create new designs. Here, of course, the significant help provided by the stylus is evident, even for someone who does not use it much in general.
The stylus, although smaller than the one that came with the Fold3, is very convenient for writing and, in collaboration with the genuine Samsung case, does not increase the bulk of the device and helps with ergonomics.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 also has very good stereo speakers with clear and powerful sound. Whether in music or video, the sound quality is good.
A fantastic device which, like all, has its negatives and positives. One would expect that in the 6th generation of foldable devices and with the existing expertise, Samsung would manage to deliver a complete device at a reasonable price. Although this has not happened, the Z Fold6 is truly the closest to that. And personally, if I managed to keep the fold3 for 3 years, I see the fold6 breaking that record, especially since Samsung has started to provide even more years of support for software updates.
PROS
External display
Overall performance
CONS
Cameras
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