Google has officially unveiled its latest innovation in its Fold series. Building on the success of its predecessor, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold looks eye-catching with promises of improved features and refinements. Let’s explore this smartphone including its features, specifications, expected price in Nepal, and more.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Overview
Google phones have always been all about software, but they have really stepped up their hardware game with the latest Pro Fold. It looks more premium than ever, being the ‘biggest ever display on a phone into an even thinner foldable device’. Well, the software improvements are of course there.
Design and Display
Starting off with the design, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold stands out with a sleek and sophisticated look, with noticeably thinner bezels than its predecessor. It comes with a massive 8-inch Super Actua Flex Display, making it the largest foldable screen to date – outdoing the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4’s 7.98-inch display.
Featuring the same IPX8 rating as its predecessor, the new Pixel Fold can withstand being submerged in water up to 1.5 meters deep for up to 30 minutes. Not bad! But it could have worked better with the dust resistance as Galaxy Z Fold6 offers at least an IP48 rating.
On the outside, the phone features a 6.3-inch Actua Display, larger than the Pixel Fold’s and comparable to the Z Fold 6’s outer screen. Additionally, the 9 Pro Fold can reach a peak brightness of up to 2,700 nits, which is 80% brighter than the og Pixel Fold. It also ships with tougher Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection which offers better drop and scratch resistance.
In terms of weight, the Pro Fold is lighter than the previous model at 257g. However, it is still heavier than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and OnePlus Open both of which weigh 239g.
Performance and Battery
Under the hood, the Pixel Pro Fold features the new Google Tensor G4 chip built on a 4 nm process, an upgrade from the Pixel Fold’s Tensor G2 (5 nm). Google says this chip is 20% faster with web browsing and 17% faster with app launching.
While details about the clock speed and core architecture are not out yet, we have high hopes for Google’s in-house silicon this time around. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold will run on Android 14, supporting up to 7 major Android updates. In terms of storage, it ships with 16GB of RAM and 256GB/512GB of UFS memory.
The battery life could be a point of concern. The previous Pixel Fold had a 4,821 mAh cell and typically lasted a full day on a single charge. With the 9 Pro Fold now equipped with a smaller 4,650 mAh battery, it’s quite uncertain how its battery life will hold up. That being said, the capacity of the Google Fold still surpasses Samsung’s offering with a 4,400 mAh cell.
Camera
The camera bump on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is of the polarizing kind with most thinking it “ruins the design”. It’s a triple-camera setup featuring a 48-megapixel main sensor, a 10.8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 10.8-megapixel 5x telephoto sensor.
Both front selfie cameras are housed inside punch-holes, offer ‘Face Unlock’, and have the same 10MP sensors. The Ultrawide also doubles as a macro with a close focus option.
AI Features and the rest
With the bigger display come features like Split Screen, drag-drop photos, and Dual Screen with Google Meet. Additionally, the Google AI features on Pixel include Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio, Circle to Search, Summarize, and Gemini. Moreover, some photography features including Magic Editor, Best Take, Video Boost, Add Me and Pro Controls are also coming to this phone.
Lastly, Google has announced a partnership with several developers to enhance certain games for the interior screen. It will be interesting to see which games Google optimizes, as Google is not quite known for gaming features.
Main: QXGA+ (2208 x 1840 pixels), 6:5 aspect ratio
Cover: FHD+ (2092 x 1080 pixels), 17.4:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Google Tensor G4 (4 nm Mobile Platform)
Memory: 16GB RAM, 256/512GB storage (fixed)
Software and UI: Android 14 (upgradeable, with support for up to 7 major Android updates)
Selfie Camera: dual 10MP
Battery: 4,650mAh with 30W wired charging, Qi wireless charging
Colour Options: Porcelain White, Obsidian Black
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Price in Nepal and Availability
According to Google, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be available at the same price as the Pixel Fold in the US. Its 256GB variant costs USD 1,799 and you can pre-order it right now. Although it’s highly unlikely that the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold officially arrive in Nepal, we expect its price to be around NPR 295,000 if it does.
Samsung is gearing up to launch its offering for 2025. It usually kicks things off with its affordable lineup, and that’s what the company is working on. We’ve got some tea on the Samsung Galaxy A06 as well as the Galaxy A16! Here, we will be discussing all that we know about the former.
Samsung Galaxy A06 Rumours Round-up
First Look
A leaker by the name of @evleaks posted the renders of the Samsung Galaxy A06 on X. The post has been limited by the tipster, but the phone seems to have gotten a design update. Firstly, Samsung seems to have switched up the phone colours a bit, introducing a new golden yellow-ish option. The phone has a linear pattern on the back, but it is likely just a print. Its predecessor also took a similar approach with a printed pattern and not having an actual texture.
The “Key Island” is here — a protrusion housing all the buttons. It was introduced in Galaxy A15 and A25 has been a staple on all A-series phones from that point onwards. Since the Samsung Galaxy A05 launched before those models, it missed out on this design update.
Certifications
The upcoming Samsung phone has already bagged FCC certifications that reveal some of its key specs. Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy A06 carries the model number “SM-A065F/DS”.
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The FCC listing also reveals some of the key specs of the phone. As per the listing, the Samsung Galaxy A06 will be 167.30 mm in length and 77.31 mm wide. The thickness of the phone is still unknown though. Moreover, it will be a 4G phone and we can see the distribution and patterns of antenna as well. Likewise, Samsung’s upcoming entry-level phone will have a 5,000 mAh battery, with a rated capacity of 4,855 mAh.
The Samsung Galaxy A06 has appeared multiple times on Geekbench testing. Initially, it appeared on Geekbench 4.2, a much older version of the benchmarking platform. It scored 1,644 and 5,326 points for single-core and multi-core performance respectively. This phone is working with a 6GB RAM alongside the processor.
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on Geekbench 6.3.0
on Geekbench 4
The phone was later rerun on Geekbench 6.3.0 where its score unsurprisingly dropped — by nearly four times! It now has a single-core score of 419, and a multi-core score of 1,391 points. However, this time around the memory on this thing was just 4GB. This might have influenced the score to some extent.
Apart from that, other info on the phone remains unchanged. It has the same motherboard, the same OS i.e. Android 14, and the same processor. Talking of the processor, it appears that the Samsung Galaxy A06 will be rocking the same one as its predecessor — MediaTek Helio G85.
Samsung Galaxy A06 Launch and Availability
Looking at the launch trend of the base Galaxy A-series, we can expect the upcoming member to debut near the end of 2024. However, sources are expecting it as early as next month! Regarding price, it will likely be in the same bracket as the A05, maybe a slight hike at most.
Meanwhile, check out our Samsung Galaxy S23 vs OnePlus 12R comparison video:
Alongside the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, Google also introduced the Pixel Watch 3 in yesterday’s Made by Google Event 2024 with the Pixel 9 Series. The new Pixel Watch brings an overall improvement in display and performance aspects over its predecessor, the Pixel Watch 2. Here in this article, we’ll delve into the specs, features, and expected price of the Google Pixel Watch 3 in Nepal.
Google Pixel Watch 3 Overview:
Design and Display
Well, the design is not something Google has altered on this new Pixel Watch 3, boasting similarities to the Pixel Watch 2. However, there are now toe dial size options— 41mm and 45mm. Google ships this wearable in a Matte Obsidian case with a Matte Black band, Procelaina with Polished Silver, and Hazel with a Champagne Gold band for the 41mm version. Meanwhile, the 45mm version comes in Obsidian and Porcelain plus a new matter Hazel aluminum case with a Hazel band.
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Likewise, the display is now a brighter and better OLED panel with a maximum of 2000 peak brightness and a variable refresh rate of 1 to 60Hz for efficiency. The bezels have also gotten 16% smaller than the last gen. Furthermore, you get 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, Always-on display (AOD), 320PPI with DCI-P3 color gamut on both 41mm and 45mm versions of the Pixel Watch 3.
Performance
Under the hood, we have the same Qualcomm SW5100 chip rocking the core but with a co-mate, a Cortex M33 co-processor. Google has paired the chip with 2GB of SDRAM and 32GB of eMMC flash storage on both versions. As for the software, it boots on Wear OS 5.0.
Loos of Pulse Detection and Other Smart Features
With all the proprietary flagship sensors, the Pixel Watch 3 Pro has some life-saving features. It can detect the loss of pulse through the heart rate and other sensors. If there is no sign of motion from the user, it will call the emergency services, thus, proving itself as a life-saver.
Besides that, you can set custom program workouts and it will buzz when you are not hitting your target for an interval. Then, there is ‘Morning Brief” which provides summarized results of your sleep, and other health metrics, weather, and your goal progression. Seeing an AI-generated workout suggestion based on your recent workouts gets more interesting on the Pixel Watch 3. Plus, you get offline Google Maps on this guy and you can now view a Nest Cam or Nest Doorbell feed directly from the watch.
Fueling the smartwatch is a 307mAh battery on the 41mm version while the 45mm one gets its juice from a 420mAh cell. You get fast charging support for both versions. Connectivity-wise, it has an ultra-wideband chip (UWB), WiFi 6, NFC, 4G LTE, and Bluetooth 5.3
Google Pixel Watch 3 Specifications:
Design: Circular and domed design
Materials: Aluminium casing, 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Google Pixel Watch 3 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Google Pixel Watch 3’s starting price is USD 349.99 and USD 399.99 for the 41mm and 45mm versions respectively. We expect the Google Pixel Watch 3 price in Nepal to begin from NPR 54,999 and NPR 63,999 for the 41mm and 45mm versions if and when it launches here.
Google Pixel Watch 3
Version
Price in the US (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
41mm
Bluetooth/WiFi
USD 349.99
NPR 54,999
LTE
USD 449.99
NPR 69,999
44mm
Bluetooth/WiFi
USD 399.99
NPR 63,999
LTE
USD 499.99
NPR 75,999
Meanwhile, you can check out our Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has been launched alongside Pixel 9 and 9 Pro. This model builds on the Pixel 9 Pro with a larger display and enhanced battery life. In this article, let’s discuss the latest Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, including its expected price in Nepal and full specifications.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Overview
Design and Display
The naming of current Pixel 9 Pro phones can be quite confusing. So, before starting, let me clear you… The Pixel 9 Pro XL is almost the same size as the previous Pixel 8 Pro. However, now the regular Pixel 9 Pro comes in a much smaller size. For instance, the Pixel 9 Pro XL measures 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm and weighs 221 grams. It features a glass front and back protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an aluminum frame. The phone is IP68-rated, providing resistance to dust and water immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
The device sports a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display compared to the 6.3-inch display in the Pixel 9 Pro and 6.7-inch display found in the Pixel 8 Pro. It comes with a resolution of 1344 x 2992 pixels. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, with a peak brightness of 3000 nits.
Performance
The Pixel 9 Pro XL runs on Android 14 and is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset. It includes up to 16GB of RAM and storage options from 128GB to 1TB, which are the same as those in the Pixel 9 Pro.
Camera System
The Pixel 9 Pro XL features a triple-camera system: a 50 MP wide camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 48 MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and OIS, and a 48 MP ultrawide camera. This setup supports 8K video recording and includes dual-LED flash and Ultra-HDR. The Pixel 9 Pro has a similar camera system but lacks the dedicated 5x optical zoom found in the Pro XL.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 5060 mAh battery, larger than the 4700 mAh battery in the Pixel 9 Pro. It supports 37W wired charging, compared to 27W on the Pixel 9 Pro.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Specifications
Dimensions: 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
Weight: 221 g
Build: Glass front and back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame, IP68 (dust and water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Color Options: Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Price in Nepal and Availability
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL costs USD 1,099 for the base trim. If and when it arrives here, we expect the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL price in Nepal to start at NPR 176,000.
The Made by Google Event showcased us the fleet of Pixel phones, the Pixel watch, and the new Pixel Buds Pro 2. This article will particularly focus on the new TWS by Google which arrives with a Tensor A1 chip, better noise cancellation, and more. Without further ado, let’s get straight into the specs, features, and expected price of the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 in Nepal.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Overview
Design and Build
Starting with the design, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 bears a resemblance to the original Pixel Buds Pro. However, the new buds are lighter and smaller by 27%. You get ear fins for a tighter fit during your exercise sessions. For that, one can just simply twist the buds. Color-wise, Google ships the Pixel Buds 2 Pro in four colors: Porcelain, Hazel, Wintergreen, and Peony.
Audio, ANC, and AI
Blasting the audio here are the 11m dynamic audio drivers. You get spatial audio with head tracking. It is accompanied by the Tensor A1 chip which runs 90 times faster than the speed of sound as per Google. So, this AI chip can add an additional signal path for music without the interference of the ANC mode. As a result, having turned on the ANC mode won’t hamper the audio quality, which is a general case with some earbuds.
These buds also come with updated Clear Calling algorithms with better call quality. Even in the real world, when you are talking to a real person in front of you. the buds can automatically pause the music and turn on transparency mode as soon as it hear your voice. Other than that, you can also chat with Gemini AI using hands-free voice commands.
In terms of battery life, the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 can go on for up to 8 hours with ANC turned on. Altogether, it is rated for up to 30 hours with the charging case. Connectivity-wise, it runs on Bluetooth 5.4 with LE and multi-device connectivity support. Moreover, the Pixel Buds app, its companion app offers you a full 5-band EQ for your tailored needs. While you can use Find My Device to precisely locate your Pixel Buds Pro 2 or just ring them when you are close.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Specifications
Design: In-ear, IP54-rated
Dimensions:
Buds: 22.74mm x 23.08mm x 17.03mm
Case: 49.9 mm x 63.3 mm x 25.00 mm
Weight: 4.7 grams (Buds), 65 grams (Case)
Sound Driver: 11 mm dynamic
Noise Cancellation: Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC
Battery: Up to 8 hours (ANC on), Up to 12 Hours (ANC Off), Up to 48 hours (with the case)
Charging: Via USB Type-C or Qi Wireless
Features: Touch controls, Voice Controls, Auto Switch (Multi-device connection), Spatial Audio, Gemini AI
Color Options: Porcelain, Wintergreen, Hazel and Peony
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Price in Nepal and Availability
In the US, the pricing of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 is USD 229. We expect the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Pro in Nepal to be NPR 35,999 when it launches here.
Google has introduced the Pixel 9 Pro, marking an update from the previous Pixel 8 Pro. The Pixel 9 Pro features several improvements over its predecessor, including a new processor and enhanced memory. In this article, we will look into the latest Google Pixel 9 Pro, including its expected price in Nepal and full specifications.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Overview
Display and Design
Google Pixel 9 Pro features a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. While this display is slightly smaller than the Pixel 8 Pro’s 6.7-inch screen, it maintains high refresh rate capabilities. Now, the Google Pixel 9 Pro also features an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
The Pixel 9 Pro is compact with an IP68 rating, measuring 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches and weighing 199 grams, making it lighter compared to the Pixel 8 Pro. Getting into the design, the Pixel 9 Pro comes with a different look. Featuring a flat frame, it comes with aluminum frames on the side, with Gorilla Victus 2 protecting both the front and back. Similarly, the iconic camera bar is now replaced with a pill-shaped bar with rounded edges.
Battery and Charging
The Pixel 9 Pro is equipped with a 4,700 mAh battery and supports 45W wired and 15W wireless charging. Although its battery size is smaller than the 5,050 mAh battery found in the Pixel 8 Pro, the Pixel 9 Pro offers faster wired charging. Both models support wireless charging, with the Pixel 9 Pro providing 15W charging compared to the Pixel 8 Pro’s 13W.
Advanced Camera System
The Pixel 9 Pro features a comprehensive camera system, including a 50 MP main camera, a 48 MP ultrawide lens, and a 48 MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. This setup includes an extra telephoto lens not found in the standard Pixel 9, which has a 50 MP main camera, and a 48 MP ultrawide lens, and lacks telephoto capability. The front-facing camera on the Pixel 9 Pro is upgraded to 42 MP, compared to the 10.5 MP front camera on the Pixel 9.
Powered by the Google Tensor G4 processor, the Pixel 9 Pro includes 16 GB of RAM, which is an improvement over the Pixel 9’s 12 GB. The Pixel 9 Pro offers storage options of 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB.
Launching with Android 14, the Pixel 9 Pro will receive seven years of OS and security updates.
Operating System: Android 14, Seven years of OS and security updates
Google Pixel 9 Pro Price in Nepal and Availablity
The Google Pixel 9 Pro starts at USD 999 and is available in Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, and Obsidian colorways. If and when it makes it here, we expect the Google Pixel 9 Pro price in Nepal to start at NPR 160,000.
Google has finally announced the Pixel 9 smartphone, bringing several updates from its predecessor, the Pixel 8. This phone was launched alongside numerous other devices including a smartwatch, foldable, and the Pro and Pro XL versions. In this article, we will discuss everything about the latest Google Pixel 9, including its expected price in Nepal and full specifications.
Google Pixel 9 Overview
A New Design
Compared to the flagship Pixel 9 Pro, the Google Pixel 9 has the same dimensions of 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 mm and weighs 198g. The Pixel 9 features a flat design with a matte aluminum frame and glossy rear glass, differing from the more curved design of the Pixel 8. Additionally, the rear camera strip is now separate from the side frame and protrudes from the back, similar to the Pixel Fold. In contrast, the Pixel 8 had a curved side frame and back glass with a continuous camera strip.
Display Improvements
The Google Pixel 9 sports a 6.3-inch OLED display, slightly larger than the Pixel 8’s 6.2-inch screen. It offers a peak brightness of 2700 nits, an increase from the Pixel 8’s 2000 nits. The Pixel 9 also supports a variable refresh rate of 60-120Hz.
The Pixel 9 upgrades to an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, replacing the optical sensor found in the Pixel 8.
Performance and Software
Equipped with the new Google Tensor G4 chipset, the Google Pixel 9 has 12GB of RAM, a step up from the Pixel 8’s Tensor G3 chipset and 8GB of RAM. It run Android 14 and will receive updates through Android 15. However, the Pixel 9 is expected to offer better performance due to its newer hardware.
Camera Upgrades
The Google Pixel 9 introduces a 48MP ultra-wide camera with a f/1.7 aperture, enhancing low-light performance and field of view. This is a notable upgrade from the Pixel 8’s 12MP ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The main camera remains the same 50MP sensor in both models, though the Pixel 9 benefits from updated software features.
The Pixel 9 is available in Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, and Peony. It currently starts at USD 800 for the base trim. If and when it makes it here, we expect the Google Pixel 9 to start at no less than NPR 135,000.
Infinix made waves a little while back by bringing MagSafe-like wireless charging technology into the affordable space. The same company recently launched a regular tablet for which there wasn’t much buzz about. However, we will be highlighting the Infinix XPAD more in this article while also discussing what its price in Nepal might be.
Infinix XPAD Overview
Design and Display
The Infinix XPAD comes in a dual-tone design where the majority of the tablet has a regular matte finish. However, the top portion of the tablet has interesting circular patterns going through it. The tablet has a squircle camera island that pretends to have three cameras, but in reality, is equipped with only one lens. It has a solid metal unibody and is available in three colours Frost Blue, Stellar Grey, and Titan Gold.
On the front, it sports a large 11-inch display. The panel here is an IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution. Additionally, the screen is capable of switching between 60Hz and 90Hz. You also get a touch sampling rate of up to 180Hz on the Infinix XPAD. Other than that, it offers a peak brightness of 440 nits, a typical colour gamut of 72% NTSC, and a PWM frequency of 10KHz.
Performance
For performance, the Infinix XPAD relies on one of the best budget processors in the market i.e. MediaTek Helio G99. This silicon comes in 6nm fabrication, eight cores, and a peak clock speed of 2.2 GHz. Meanwhile, the graphics are handled by Arm G57 MC2 GPU. The tablet comes with built-in XArena game space that allows you to toggle between different modes to optimise your gaming experience.
In addition, for memory, you can either get 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Similarly, the Infinix XPAD comes with 128GB or 256GB of eMMC internal storage. Furthermore, the storage can be externally expanded via a MicroSD card up to 1TB. Software-wise it boots on XOS based on Android 14. It also comes with a ChatGPT-powered AI assistant named “Folax”.
The cameras on the Infinix XPAD are rather mediocre. As I mentioned earlier, it pretends to have three lenses on the back. However, it has a singular 8MP unit on the back. The front camera is also of the same resolution. In the tank, it has a 7,000 mAh battery with 18W charging support. The thing can reach up to 50% charge in about 40 minutes.
The Infinix XPAD will be available in WiFi-only as well as in 4G LTE versions depending on the region. This tablet has a quad-speaker setup for enhanced multimedia experience. In the meantime, it also has a 3.5mm headphone jack, if you’d like to go a little private. It also supports Multi-Device Collaboration, which is Infinix’s attempt at ecosystem privileges. It only works with smartphones as of now, and will eventually be available for PCs as well.
While the company has listed the Infinix XPAD on their website, no pricing or shipping plans have been revealed as of now. It is quite common practice for Infinix and its sister companies. Given that the brand is rising in popularity in the country, this tablet might arrive in the Nepali market. When it does, we will make sure to update you on the price of Infinix XPAD in Nepal.
So today I’ve got the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 in for review. And this is probably the most important foldable phones Samsung has ever shipped — besides the first gen Galaxy Fold of course — ’cause take a look at this.
Image: Counterpoint Research
For the first time ever, Samsung is no longer the world’s largest foldable phone maker. I can’t say I’m at all surprised, to be honest. Because for the past couple of years, Samsung has practically been playing the “foldable” game in easy mode. With little to no competition to worry about.
But as Chinese brands continue to step up and also bring their foldables outside of China — that’s the more important part — Samsung has been feeling the heat. Clearly. So yeah, there’s a lot riding on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 this year. Which is why I’ve been daily driving it for a month now to figure out if Samsung has done enough to go back to its winning ways.
Alright. As always, I wanna kick it off with the design side of things. And as always, Samsung has tried to make its latest foldable just a little more durable, a little more robust, and a little more “normal” compared to its last one.
So the Fold 6 now has a much boxier, angular design like Samsung’s “Ultra” flagships, which has grown on me a lot quicker than I originally thought it would. I’ve been a big fan of that curvier look of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 (and older Samsung foldables) but the Fold 6 definitely stands out in its own way. This thing still has a gapless hinge design that I love but the bigger highlight this time is that it’s also shorter, wider, and lighter than the Fold 5.
In fact, it weighs almost the same as the Galaxy S24 Ultra (review). So as far as usability, hands-on feel, and all that goes, this is Samsung’s best foldable yet. By a long shot.
But looking at all the competition, I can’t help but worry if the Fold 6 does enough on the design front.
Especially in terms of its thickness and that somewhat weird aspect ratio for the cover display. ‘Cause I’ve used a couple of other book-shaped foldables like the OnePlus Open (review) and the Honor Magic V2 (review). And let me tell you that those things do a much better job at convincing me that I’m using a regular smartphone that just… happen to unfold into a mini tablet of sorts.
Be it with a wider outer display that feels like any other phone I’ve ever used or a slim design that doesn’t look like I’m smuggling a gold bar in my pocket.
The first foldable with a dust protection rating
Despite all this, I absolutely love how Samsung has continued to make its foldable more and more sturdy over the years. I don’t know about you but durability is always my biggest concern when using a foldable phone and I’ve pretty much never had to worry about that on a Galaxy Fold. And the Z Fold 6 goes on to put a cherry on top of Samsung’s record with a couple of really interesting durability upgrades this year.
It’s got a tougher, redesigned hinge and tougher frames made of new “enhanced armor aluminum” material, while the hinge itself has been tested for better shock absorption against external impacts.
But more importantly, the Fold 6 also has an IP48 rating. Making it the first foldable ever to feature at least some form of dust ingress protection. That “4” in IP48 means this guy is not completely dust-sealed or anything — and a lot of carefulness is still required on your part against dust and small particles — but yeah, this is a much welcome upgrade.
And just like the design, the Fold 6’s display is also just a little more impressive than the one on its predecessor. But I guess that’s not a bad thing at all since Samsung has always been at the top of the game when it comes to the display. And the Fold 6 has a few incredibly obvious, (almost) instantly noticeable upgrades, whereas there are a couple of improvements that you might not even notice.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 - Displays
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Cover display
Main display
Like the crease on the main display that’s supposed to be not as apparent as what we saw on the Fold 5 but who am I kidding? Samsung’s probably at the bottom of the table if we’re comparing the crease on a foldable phone.
It’s totally not a big deal by the way ‘cause you’ll never have to brush your fingers across the middle of the display most of the time with the way One UI is designed for foldables. Unless when you’re taking notes or maybe sketching something with a stylus, but let me assure you that even then the crease didn’t bother me all that much. I’d definitely like Samsung to improve on this on the Fold 7 (maybe get it to the OnePlus Open’s level) but there you go.
We’re still only getting there with the cover display
On the other hand, I’m sure you’re gonna notice this “normal”-looking cover display. Samsung has essentially been taking baby steps to make the outer display a little less narrow year after year and I think the Fold 6 finally represents Samsung’s true vision for a bookstyle foldable.
I know this 22:9 aspect ratio has its disadvantages but the way it’s so dang easy to use with one hand — without being too narrow to type on or being too awkward for watching videos — is quite something.
And both the front and the main display on the Fold 6 are visibly brighter this time as well. Samsung claims “2,600 nits” of max brightness, which only applies when you’re watching HDR photos or videos, but this is still a very bright phone no matter what. And of course, the actual display quality, including the colors, the contrast, the viewing angles… everything is as good as it gets on the Fold 6.
Just like its stereo speakers that add so much to the experience whenever I’m listening to some music or watching my favorite shows on its massive display.
Performance
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4nm)
12GB RAM, Up to 1TB storage (non-expandable)
Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1 on top
7 years of OS and security upgrades
Okay.
So apart from all the usual year-on-year upgrades like the faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, a larger vapor chamber cooling, and all that, Samsung really, really, really wants to impress you with all the “Galaxy AI” features on the Z Fold 6.
So much so that it was literally all that they talked about during the launch event.
But you know what? There are some genuinely useful AI features on this thing that I can see myself using every now and then. Whereas Samsung clearly deserves a pat on its back with just how well designed, how user-friendly, and also how transparent it is in the way it handles user data.
Like the “Interpreter” thing that lets me effortlessly carry a conversation with someone who doesn’t speak my language.
The “Browsing assist” feature that can summarize or translate an article for me.
The pretty self-explanatory “Sketch to image” thing.
… and so. much. more.
I can even have all the AI processing happen on-device itself — with no need for an active internet connection — although you should know that most of the Galaxy AI stuff won’t work that way. And as much as I love a few of these AI features, I don’t think they deserve to be the highlight of a foldable phone in the first place.
I mean… none of them actually make use of the Fold 6’s unique hardware in any way for Samsung to be putting so much effort into “Galaxy AI” to sell its latest foldables.
Except for the “Interpreter” mode maybe that uses both displays to assist in conversation but that’s about it. In fact, I can almost guarantee you that all of these “Galaxy AI” features will eventually arrive on Samsung’s other, non-folding phones too. The flagship ones, at least.
Does One UI really need Galaxy AI?
But looking beyond all layers of AI, the Fold 6 still has the best software experience out of any foldable I’ve ever used. Also the best set of features for all the multitasking possibilities, whereas that sense of stability and dependability I have with One UI is second to none on a foldable.
I was secretly hoping Samsung would copy that “Open Canvas” thing I saw on the OnePlus Open, but instead… I got Galaxy AI’d.
Anyway, with the latest Snapdragon chip inside, I didn’t have any trouble with the performance of this thing. That’s kinda obvious. Samsung is also committing to 7 years of OS and security updates for the Fold 6 so it’s pretty much set as far as the software experience is concerned. And besides general everyday use, this guy is a literal game-changer for gaming too.
Thanks to that gigantic 7.6” main display.
It does get warm around the camera module and throttle a bit when playing something like Genshin Impact at the highest settings — even though Samsung says it has used a 60% larger vapor chamber system this time — but that’s so not the end of the world for the Fold 6. And I’ve actually been playing a lot of emulator games instead on this guy.
‘Cause with regular smartphones, running emulator-based games is always somewhat of a struggle since you don’t have a lot of screen space to work with in the first place. For the on-screen controls and the actual game screen itself. But that’s so not a problem for foldables.
Battery
4400 mAh battery (25W charging)
15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Then again, I’m sad to say that the Fold 6’s battery life is still not that impressive.
At least not by my standard. Samsung is still sticking with a 4400 mAh battery that we’ve seen since the Galaxy Z Fold 3 (review) days, and it manages to last me like 6 hours on average at best. That too if I try and use the main display as little as I can. The charging situation hasn’t gotten any better either as it only supports a maximum 25W of power, which takes around an hour and a half for a complete refill… so yeah.
Cameras
Triple camera setup at the back
50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto
10MP selfie (cover display), 4MP (main display)
Finally, it’s time to talk about the cameras.
And you see… I don’t even feel like boring you with all the itty-bitty details ‘cause the Fold 6’s cameras are nothing exciting in the first place. I’m definitely not saying that its cameras are terrible or anything but the constant mental reminder that I’m not getting Samsung’s best cameras on Samsung’s most expensive phone absolutely sucks.
So the Fold 6 has the exact same camera setup that we first saw on 2022’s Galaxy Z Fold 4. Which includes a 50MP primary, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 10MP telephoto lens capable of 3x zoom shots. Then there’s a 10MP selfie camera on the cover screen and a 4MP one hiding behind the main display.
A lot of room for improvement still
And for what it’s worth, the Fold 6’s photos don’t look all that bad. You’ve got that classic “Samsung” processing with plenty of vibrance and details in the images, although I realized just how much I’ve been missing here when I compared it with the S24 Ultra.
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Not just because the S24 Ultra brags a superior set of camera hardware but it’s clear that Samsung is also saving its best optimization for its flagship phone that doesn’t fold.
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The Fold 6 does try to keep up with the Ultra the best it can, but time and again, I noticed how it fails to deliver that consistent camera experience that I’ve come to expect from a Samsung phone.
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Sometimes its images look a little too contrasty — sometimes a little too flat — and the Fold 6 especially struggles to maintain details and handle noise when you’re indoors or in lowlight conditions. And while it shoots quite nice-looking videos with good stabilization, good colors, good dynamic range, and everything, it doesn’t let me switch between the lenses if I choose to record 4K 60 fps videos. Like I can so easily on the S24 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Review: Conclusion
Alright.
So that’s all for my full review of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. And if I had to summarize everything I feel about this phone in two words, I’d say it’s “tastefully boring”. Like… I see its appeal and I would never take it away from anyone, but I would also never stand in line for it. The Fold 6 is a perfectly fine foldable, a perfectly sophisticated and well-engineered machine that’s unfortunately just not that memorable.
Or as the kids these days would say, “it’s got L rizz”.
There’s so much Samsung could’ve done, there’s so much the competition has shown what’s capable of this form factor. But it’s a little sad to see how Samsung is still playing it safe and relying on its brand power more than anything. And at this point, I’m just waiting for Samsung to go all out on its foldable phones I guess.
Left: Galaxy Z Fold 6 | Right: OnePlus Open “Apex Edition”
To top it all off, the Fold 6 is also needlessly expensive now. I think that price jump is a direct result of all those “Galaxy AI” features since Samsung needs to find some way to pay for the cloud storage fees to run its AI models but yeah. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a safe choice for most folks looking to get in on the foldable fun. Although there are mu…ch better options out there if want to see what’s truly capable on a foldable phone.
Our video review of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is coming up pretty soon
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Review: Pros and Cons
Pros
Cons
• Improved durability, IP48 rating
• Expensive
• Excellent displays
• The cover display still has an awkward aspect ratio
We know that Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro are in the works with a supposed launch date on upcoming October. A shocking new development suggests that the 15 series might have two more members with “S” branding attached to it. In this article, we will discuss all that we know of the Xiaomi 15S series in further detail.
Xiaomi 15S Series Rumours Round-up
What’s cooking?
This rumour stems from a cryptic Weibo post from Digital Chat Station, who is one of the most active and reliable leakers in the business. As per them, two companies will be releasing an “S” model. They do not elaborate further on which company are they talking about and end the post saying, “Those who understand will understand.”.
Chinese netizens have been trying to make sense of what and who are they talking about. However, a large majority seem to be convinced that it’s Xiaomi 15S. Meanwhile, some are adding Vivo X200s to the conversation as well. The leaker did mention two companies after all.
As per the Weibo post, one company would be making up for peripheral shortcomings while the other would be replacing the highly-anticipated processor. The wider consensus appears to agree that Xiaomi is the subject of the latter statement. Based on that, we can expect the Xiaomi 15S to have a silicon upgrade.
So which processor are we looking at? Sources have presented with two options — Snapdragon 8+ Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400. With this, the Xiaomi 15S will bring a performance boost to the base models. There are also talks of Xiaomi 15S Pro with the same chipset. Anyway, as of now, it appears that the Xiaomi 15S series will only be a processor upgrade and nothing else.
Xiaomi 15S Series Launch and Availability
While the base models are set to launch in October, the S models will come a little later. Xiaomi has had “S” models before too, which launched in June. Given that, sources are speculating that Xiaomi will be announcing the 15S series in June 2025.
Some netizens are already planning to skip the regular models to grab the “S” models later on. However, there is not enough information available right now to tell anything concretely. In fact, the Xiaomi 15S series might not even come to fruition. We’ll have to wait and see!
Meanwhile, check out our Poco F6 Pro review video:
Featuring the same IPX8 rating as its predecessor, the new Pixel Fold can withstand being submerged in water up to 1.5 meters deep for up to 30 minutes. Not bad! But it could have worked better with the dust resistance as Galaxy Z Fold6 offers at least an IP48 rating.
The battery life could be a point of concern. The previous Pixel Fold had a 4,821 mAh cell and typically lasted a full day on a single charge. With the 9 Pro Fold now equipped with a smaller 4,650 mAh battery, it’s quite uncertain how its battery life will hold up. That being said, the capacity of the Google Fold still surpasses Samsung’s offering with a 4,400 mAh cell.
