Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6?
Jen's verdict, pros and cons from both reviews side by side. The statements come from the respective review – the date of the video is the as-of date.
Review from Aug 21, 2023
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
What does Jen say about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5?
The Galaxy Z Fold5 is only a small upgrade over the Fold4, but the hinge, weight and processor speak for the new model. With a €100 price increase, Jen no longer considers the RRP of €1,900 entirely fair. For her, it replaces smartphone, tablet and laptop.
Pros
- New Flex hinge, closes completely and is 2 mm slimmer
- 10 grams lighter, sits much more comfortably in the hand
- Fast processor, ultra-smooth operation
- Very bright display, easy to read in sunlight
- With S Pen and DeX, smartphone, tablet and laptop in one
- Four years of updates
Cons
- Only a small upgrade over the Fold4, same body, camera and battery
- €100 more expensive than the Fold4
- Not protected against dust and sand
- S Pen can't be stored inside the body, and the case doesn't hold it securely
Review from Aug 29, 2024
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
What does Jen say about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6?
For Jen, the Galaxy Z Fold6 is one of the best foldables on the market. On the go, it replaces a tablet and e-reader, and it brings a good camera, Galaxy AI and the Samsung ecosystem. The battery is too small for constant use, and she would have liked a bigger upgrade in form factor.
Pros
- 14 g lighter than its predecessor and, with flatter edges, better in the hand
- 7.6-inch inner display, ideal for Google Maps, e-reading and entertainment
- Clearly noticeably better performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
- Very good camera by day and night, even when you just point and shoot
- Galaxy AI, especially the real-time translator for calls and conversations
- Samsung ecosystem with seamless switching between devices
Cons
- The 4,400 mAh battery doesn't last through constant use on the go
- Form factor barely changed, only a few millimeters wider
- Extremely narrow outer keyboard, takes getting used to when switching between inside and outside
- The outer display scratches quickly without a screen protector