Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6: How to pre-order

In addition to three new wearables (Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra) and a new pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Samsung has also revealed details on its two latest foldable smartphones: Ga​​​ Galaxy Z Fold 6 ($1,899.99) and Galaxy Z Flip 6 ($1,099.99). Both bring minimal improvements over their predecessors, but start at $100 more than previous versions. Pre-orders start today and the devices will start shipping on July 24th.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 most notably add Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset. It has a dedicated neural processing unit to handle the growing Galaxy AI and Google Gemini features in Android 14 and One UI 6. Better interior space offers space. Both devices also receive an IP48 dust and water resistance rating. They previously didn’t have a dustproof rating, although the “4” in that slot means it’s not completely dustproof – it only guarantees protection against objects 1mm or larger.

Samsung said that with the same battery capacity, the Z Fold 6 also has longer battery life, while the Z Flip 6 has a slightly larger battery and has similar improvements. The Z Flip 6’s camera is also equipped with an upgraded 50-megapixel wide-angle sensor with 2x optical zoom. Below, we’ll delve into more details on each smartphone and show you where to pre-order them for the best rewards and upgrades.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6’s display is slightly larger than last year’s model at 6.3 inches, a slight increase of 0.1 inches, but the resolution is slightly increased to compensate. The internal display is the same size at 7.6 inches, with little noticeable change in pixel density, but a significant increase in brightness to 2,600 nits.

Samsung says the Z Fold 6 will deliver the ultimate Galaxy AI experience, with features tailored to efficiently utilize the full space of the larger display. The hinges and glass are also a bit more durable, and the display creases are said to be less noticeable.

The rear camera on the Z Fold 6 is essentially the same as before, with the same 50-megapixel wide-angle and 10-megapixel 3x telephoto options, but the 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor is said to have better low-light performance. Its larger vapor chamber is another big change, designed to keep things cool during ray-traced gaming and other heavy activities that can heat up the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 starts at $1,899.99 for the base 256GB model, which is a $100 increase from the starting price we’re used to on older versions. It comes in silver, pink, and navy and is available on Amazon, Best Buy, and all major carriers. If you purchase through Samsung’s website, you can also unlock an exclusive black and white option.

During the pre-order period, Samsung is offering a 12-month Samsung Care Plus warranty and up to $1,200 off when purchasing carrier-specific models from its website, redeemable through qualifying discounts. If you pre-order from Samsung, carriers and retailers before July 23, you can also get double the storage space (from 256GB to 512GB or from 512GB to 1TB) for free.

Every Galaxy Z Fold 6 pre-order from Amazon comes with a $300 gift card. You can buy the SKU bundled with a pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $2,149.98, which is exactly the same increase as the $249.99 MSRP.

Best Buy will also send you a $300 e-gift card with any Galaxy Z Fold 6 purchase. You can save an additional $100 up front by activating the service with your retailer’s carrier, which will bring your total down to $1,799.99.

You need to look closely to notice the difference on the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The change. Most of the material changes compared to the Z Flip 5 are internal – it has a slightly larger 4,000mAh battery and a new cast vapor chamber to support the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. It gets 12GB of RAM, which is quite a jump compared to the 8GB of the older model.

As for the camera system, the Z Flip 6 is equipped with an upgraded 50-megapixel wide-angle main sensor with 2x optical zoom and up to 10x digital zoom as well as AI-assisted enhancement. The 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor remains unchanged.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is also $100 more expensive than the older model, currently starting at $1,099.99 for the 256GB model. It’ll be sold directly on Amazon, Best Buy, major carriers, and Samsung — which has unique peach, black, and white colors to tempt you in addition to the standard silver, pink, navy, and mint colors.

Get 12 months of Samsung Care Plus when you purchase a carrier model directly from Samsung, plus get up to $1,000 in cost reimbursement with a qualifying trade-in. You’ll also get double the storage (up to 512GB) when you pre-order from Samsung and its retail and carrier partners before July 23.

Buy a Galaxy Z Flip 6 and get a $200 Amazon gift card. There’s also a bundle that includes the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $1,349.98, but it doesn’t save you any money compared to buying the headphones individually.

Best Buy is currently offering a $200 digital gift card with the purchase of the Galaxy Z Flip 6, which you’ll receive via email soon after you receive the phone. If you choose a retailer to handle carrier activation for you, you’ll also save an additional $100 on your purchase, effectively bringing the price down to $999.99.

You may find that your chosen carrier has more attractive trade-in and financing terms for the Galaxy Z 6 series, as well as bonus offers when adding more units. Here’s a quick overview of the numbers we’ve seen so far.

• Verizon 36-month financing options available for Galaxy Z Fold 6 (starting at $56.11 per month) and Galaxy Z Flip 6 ($33.88 per month). New and existing customers can receive up to $800 in rewards on any purchase when they trade in any Samsung smartphone under any condition.
• AT&T Get a Galaxy Z Fold 6 for $1,100 off ($52.78 per month before trade points) or get a free Galaxy Z Flip 6 (normally $30.56 per month) when you trade in any Samsung smartphone under any conditions Dollar). New and existing customers can also purchase the 40mm Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Tab A9 Plus for 99 cents per month for 36 months when purchasing a new foldable.
• T move Get up to $1,100 off the Galaxy Z Fold 6 (normally $79.17 per month for 24 months) and Galaxy Z Flip 6 ($45.84 per month) when you add a line or trade-in on the Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plans.