Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6: how to preorder

In addition to three new wearables (the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch 7, and Watch Ultra) and a new pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Samsung has unpacked details on its two newest foldable smartphones: the Galaxy Z Fold 6 ($1,899.99) and Galaxy Z Flip 6 ($1,099.99). Both bring minimal improvements over their predecessors yet start $100 higher than previous releases. Preorders start today, and the devices will begin shipping on July 24th.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 most notably add the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which is Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset. It has a dedicated neural processing unit for the growing list of Galaxy AI and Google Gemini features present in Android 14 and One UI 6. Samsung refined their outward design with a flatter profile and less curvature around the corners and edges while making internal room for better cooling properties. Both devices also get an IP48 rating for protection against dust and water. They previously didn’t have an ingress protection rating for dust, though the “4” in that slot means it’s not exactly dust-tight — it only guarantees protection against objects 1mm or larger.

The Z Fold 6 also lasts a bit longer on the same battery capacity, Samsung says, while the Z Flip 6 gets a slightly bigger battery to claim similar improvements. The Z Flip 6’s camera also gets an upgraded 50-megapixel wide-angle sensor with 2X optical zoom. Below, we’ll delve into a few more specifics about each smartphone and show you where to preorder them for the best bonuses and upgrades.

The cover display on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is slightly larger than last year’s model at 6.3 inches — a marginal 0.1-inch increase with a very slight resolution bump to compensate. The internal display has the same 7.6-inch size with a hardly noticeable jump in pixel density but gets a significant brightness boost to 2,600 nits.

Samsung says the Z Fold 6 will offer the definitive Galaxy AI experience, with tailor-built features that make meaningful use of the larger display’s full expanse. The hinge and glass are a bit more durable, too, and the display crease is said to be less pronounced.

Rear cameras on the Z Fold 6 are largely the same as before with identical 50-megapixel wide-angle and 10-megapixel 3X telephoto options, but the 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor is said to have better low-light performance. Its larger vapor chamber is another big change meant to keep things cool during ray-traced gaming and other heavy activity 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 compared to the starting price we’ve grown accustomed to with older releases. It’s available in silver, pink, and navy at Amazon, Best Buy, and all major carriers. If you purchase through Samsung’s website, you can also unlock exclusive black and white options.

While preorders last, Samsung is offering 12 months of Samsung Care Plus coverage and up to $1,200 of credit with qualifying trade-ins when purchasing a carrier-specific model from its website. You can also get double the storage for free (from 256GB to 512GB or from 512GB to 1TB) if you preorder from Samsung, carriers, and retailers by July 23rd.

Amazon includes a $300 gift card with each Galaxy Z Fold 6 preorder. You can get the same deal in an SKU that bundles a pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $2,149.98, an increase that exactly matches their $249.99 MSRP.

Best Buy will also send you a $300 e-gift card when purchasing any Galaxy Z Fold 6. You’ll receive the gift card in your email inbox after your phone has been shipped or picked up. You can save another $100 upfront when opting in to the retailer’s carrier activation service, which would bring your total down to $1,799.99.

You’ll need to look a bit harder to notice differences on the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The 6.7-inch primary display and 3.4-inch cover display are the same size as they were last year, though Samsung has bolstered the latter’s utility with smart message replies and other fun changes. Most of the material changes compared to the Z Flip 5 are internal — it has a slightly bigger 4,000mAh battery and a newly minted vapor chamber to support the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. You’ll also get 12GB of RAM in the starting configuration, which is a decent bump from the older model’s 8GB.

As for the camera system, the Z Flip 6 gets an upgraded 50-megapixel wide-angle main sensor with a 2X optical zoom and up to 10X digital zoom with AI-assisted enhancements. The 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor remains unchanged.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 also comes in $100 higher than older models, now starting at $1,099.99 for a 256GB model. It’ll be available at Amazon, Best Buy, major carriers, and Samsung directly — the latter has exclusive peach, black, and white colors to entice you, in addition to the standard silver, pink, navy, and mint colors that will be available everywhere.

You’ll get the 12-month Samsung Care Plus benefit for purchasing a carrier model directly from Samsung, plus up to $1,000 toward its cost with qualifying trade-ins. You’ll also get double the storage (up to 512GB) when preordering from Samsung and its retail and carrier partners by July 23rd.

Amazon is throwing in a $200 gift card with Galaxy Z Flip 6 purchases. There’s also a bundle that adds the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $1,349.98, but it doesn’t save you any money over purchasing the earbuds separately.

Best Buy is currently offering a $200 digital gift card with Galaxy Z Flip 6 purchases, which you’ll receive via email soon after receiving your phone. You can also save another $100 on your purchase if you opt for the retailer to handle carrier activation for you, effectively lowering the price to $999.99.

You may find your carrier of choice has more appealing trade-in and financing terms for the Galaxy Z 6 series, plus bonus offers when adding more devices. Here’s a quick rundown of the numbers we’re seeing so far.

• Verizon is offering 36-month financing options for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 (starting at $56.11 per month) and Galaxy Z Flip 6 ($33.88 a month). New and existing customers can get up to $800 toward the purchase of either when trading in any Samsung smartphone in any condition.
• AT&T will take $1,100 off the Galaxy Z Fold 6 ($52.78 per month before trade credits) or let you walk away with a free Galaxy Z Flip 6 (normally $30.56 per month) when trading in any Samsung smartphone in any condition. New and existing customers can also finance a 40mm Galaxy Watch 7 and a Galaxy Tab A9 Plus for 99 cents per month each on a 36-month term when buying the new foldables.
• T-Mobile will take up to $1,100 off the Galaxy Z Fold 6 (normally $79.17 a month for 24 months) and Galaxy Z Flip 6 ($45.84 per month) when adding a line or trading in a qualifying device on its Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plans.