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As the world's first folding screen model, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series has undergone many changes in product form after multiple generations of upgrades. If you want to find the one with the biggest changes, it must be the newly released Galaxy Z Fold6, which not only has a more textured design, but also focuses on strengthening AI functions.

Today we will start with the changes and talk to you about this new Samsung folding screen phone, to find out what tricks are hidden in this phone and what changes have been made compared to the previous one.

Design: The screen turns to right-angle symmetry to improve the texture significantly

When I got the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, my first impression was that the outer screen looked better. Previously, Samsung's large folding phones always made people feel that the outer screen was not wide enough, and there was a big difference in usage from the candy-bar phones.

According to the paper data, the closed width of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has increased from 67.1mm to 68.1mm, the screen size has also increased from 6.2 inches to 6.3 inches, and the screen resolution has increased to 968 x 2376. Although the numerical improvement is not large, the actual experience is far more than the paper data.

This external screen adopts a straight screen design, and the four corners are completely symmetrical with small rounded corners. Compared with the asymmetrical large rounded corner design of the previous generation, the visual comfort is significantly improved. When the application is used in full screen, there will be no loss of part of the display area due to the rounded corners. The surrounding borders also have a sense of symmetry, and there is no uneven border width in the rounded corners near the hinge.

Simply put, the external screen of the Galaxy Z Fold6 gives you the feeling of looking at a smaller Galaxy S24 Ultra. The slightly wider screen width completely eliminates the feeling of a slender "remote control", and when used with one hand, the thumb can still control the width.

The quality of this external screen is quite good. The measured global maximum brightness is 444.6 nits. If you feel it is not bright enough, you can turn on the extra brightness option in the system settings. At this time, the global brightness is increased to 696.1 nits, which is enough to see the screen clearly in a strong light environment.

What makes us most satisfied with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is its excellent texture. The cold night blue version in our hands uses an enhanced armored aluminum frame, which not only has excellent sturdiness and a matte surface treatment, but also significantly improves the texture. From the side, it has a seamless workmanship when closed.

There is no doubt that the texture of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has been greatly improved. It is more technological than before, and no longer "plastic". The weight has also been controlled, from 253g of the previous generation to 239g, which has touched the range of candy-bar phones. However, due to the inner screen film, the measured weight is 242.5g, which is much lighter than the previous generation.

The hinge part adopts a double-track hinge structure, combined with a reinforced edge design, which can better distribute the external impact force and reduce the probability of damage when falling. In addition, the outer screen surface is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus2, which is drop-proof and scratch-resistant without the need for a film. It supports IP48 waterproof capability, so it can be used in daily life without fear of water damage.

After unfolding, the internal screen size remains at 7.6 inches, the resolution of the internal screen changes slightly to 2160 x 1856, and the screen brightness is 2600 nits. Careful friends should have noticed that this is the brightness data of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Apparently, Samsung has once again equalized the specifications of the folding screen and the straight-screen flagship. The global brightness is measured at 396.4 nits, and the additional brightness can also be enabled to increase the brightness to 737 nits.

The screen surface uses a new liquid protective film, which not only protects the screen better, but also reduces the creases. In actual measurements, the creases are almost unnoticeable at normal viewing angles. The screen has also evolved from rounded corners to right-angled edges, which can slightly increase the viewing area again.

To sum up, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has achieved a qualitative change in appearance through many small changes. The texture, feel, and slimness have been greatly improved. The screen has been widened and the length has been reduced, which is more in line with the usage habits of the general public.

Performance: Customized processor with excellent performance and 4400mAh battery with good battery life

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is undoubtedly top-notch in terms of configuration, using a customized third-generation Snapdragon (for Galaxy) processor, the so-called high-frequency version, which is more powerful than the Snapdragon flagship in the first half of the year. The VC area has been increased by 1.6 times to enhance thermal conductivity.

However, foldable screen phones still have shortcomings in performance release. After all, the heat dissipation area is concentrated in half of the motherboard, and the outer half of the screen is basically not involved in heat dissipation. Judging from the running score, in the short GeekBench6 test, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 performed very well, with a single-core score of 2311 points and a multi-core score of 7128 points, which is the level of a straight-screen flagship. However, in the AnTuTu evaluation, which runs for at least 13 minutes in a round of testing, it can run to 1.86 million points, which is 10% behind the straight-screen phone. Obviously, in terms of long-term high performance release, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 may not be able to fully exert the potential of its hardware.

In terms of actual gaming experience, the actual performance of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 exceeded our expectations. Using the large-screen Genshin Impact with ultra-high picture quality, the average frame rate was 55.7 frames for 30 minutes. There were frame rate fluctuations during the game, but there was no frame rate limit throughout the whole process, and there was no visually noticeable lag. Such performance is already able to cope with almost all mobile games.

The thickness of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 after unfolding is reduced from 6.1mm to 5.6mm, but the battery capacity is not compromised, maintaining the same 4400mAh battery as the previous generation. In the three-hour battery life test of PChome, the remaining power is 56%. Large-screen games and photos are more power-consuming, while daily entertainment is more power-saving. From our rankings, the remaining power of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is actually exactly the same as that of a previous large folding phone with more than 5000 batteries. Therefore, don’t blindly think that the 4400mAh battery life is not good. The actual battery life of this phone exceeds our expectations.

In terms of fast charging, Samsung provides a 25W official charger this time. It takes 15 minutes to charge 29%, 30 minutes to charge 57%, 79 minutes to charge 100%, and 96 minutes to fully charge. Objectively speaking, Samsung can basically ensure 25W full-power fast charging before 50% power, and the charging speed is quite fast. It's just that the charging power decreases in the second half and trickle stage, resulting in a slow charging speed throughout the whole process.

Galaxy AI function evolution takes advantage of foldable screen to double translation efficiency

At the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, Samsung's introduction of new features was entirely centered around AI, many of which have already been implemented in the Galaxy S24 series, such as translation, text summarization, and voice-to-text conversion. Compared with the S24 series, graffiti has been added, and the chat and translation functions have also been upgraded. The Circle and Search function can search multiple contents in parallel on the large screen.

The newly added graffiti function allows you to draw simple drawings in Samsung Notes, and then select the graffiti function. AI will generate pictures in five different styles based on our simple line drawings: watercolor, 3D cartoon, sketch, animation, and simulation. We casually drew a picture of a mobile phone model, and the effect generated by AI was almost the same. This function is suitable for people with certain painting skills. Using the S-Pen to draw more detailed line drawings can make the generated effect more realistic; it is also suitable for creators with a wild imagination. AI can turn your wild imagination into reality.

After Smart Portrait detects a face in a photo, it can generate portrait images in three styles: 3D cartoon, business photo, and cyberpunk. The generated photos can retain the facial features of the face in the photo, allowing us to easily switch styles. If you want to make a personalized avatar picture, you can try this function.

The translation function has also evolved. First, when connected to headphones, you can use the listening mode, and when communicating face to face, you can directly achieve the simultaneous interpretation effect. At the same time, using the characteristics of the folding screen, the use of the simultaneous interpretation function will be much simpler. We can fold the phone 90 degrees, and the inner and outer screens will display at the same time. The displayed content is the corresponding text we have selected. There is no need to let the other party see the screen after voice input, and the communication efficiency is greatly improved.

Image: Full-focus triple-camera configuration for easy handling of daily scenes

In terms of imaging, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is still equipped with a 50-megapixel main camera + 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle + 10-megapixel 3x telephoto triple-camera module, of which the main camera and telephoto lens both support optical image stabilization. Let's take a look at the sample photos for specific photo performance.

Wide-angle main camera sample

Ultra wide-angle sample

The triple camera of main camera + ultra-wide-angle camera + telephoto camera provides full-focal-length photo-taking capabilities. The ultra-wide-angle lens has a super large field of view, and the edge distortion is corrected. For example, the high-rise building on the right looks straightened. The photo taking effect of the wide-angle main camera is clear, the scene restoration is realistic, and the algorithm processing is moderate. With the support of the photo suggestion function, as long as the photos are taken, they are basically good-looking.

30X zoom sample

10X zoom sample

In terms of telephoto, both the 2X and 3X focal lengths are optical zoom quality, which is very convenient for composing photos. In terms of high-magnification zoom, we took a photo of a road sign hundreds of meters away, and the fonts were readable at both 10X and 30X zoom, which is basically enough.

In night scenes, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 takes photos quickly in ordinary night scenes, appropriately increases the brightness, and has good performance in all kinds of light in the scene, without obvious overexposure or lack of dark details. In extreme dark scenes, the long exposure mode is automatically turned on. The 3-second long exposure has extremely high clarity, the buildings are clearly displayed, the green plants on the ground can be accurately restored, and even the moonlight effect on the edge is captured, which increases the atmosphere of the photo.

In short, the camera capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 are reassuring, maintaining Samsung's consistent level in imaging. Imaging may not be the main feature of the phone, but when it is needed, the resulting image will definitely meet everyone's psychological expectations.

Summary: The sense of technology and texture are all full of small details and the qualitative effect is accumulated

After using the Galaxy Z Fold6, we can feel that Samsung has completely formed its own style in the folding screen field. The appearance design of this phone is very attractive, which completely changes the inharmonious feeling of folding screen phones. The use of a large number of right angles and symmetrical designs makes the Galaxy Z Fold6 full of technology, and the texture is also the pinnacle of large folding screens.

Slimness is another major evolution of the Galaxy ZFold6. Samsung uses a more coordinated overall proportion to keep the screen size the same, but increase the width, so that it is more suitable for one-handed control when closed. In addition, the thickness of the phone has been significantly reduced, and the weight has been greatly reduced, completely getting rid of the "half-pound" hat. In addition, the battery capacity has not been reduced, and under this premise, the comprehensive battery life is ensured, making its battery life completely comparable to that of a 5,000-level large-battery folding screen.

The competition in the foldable screen mobile phone market has now entered a fierce stage. As the first to launch a foldable screen, Samsung has indeed brought us great surprises with the Galaxy Z Fold6. This may be the most textured foldable screen at present, and it is also the foldable screen that has the most technological sense. After actually using it, I believe you can agree with this.