The best Samsung phones to buy in 2024

The 2020 Galaxy Z Fold 2 set the bar for foldable devices that also serve as mini-tablets. The Z Fold 3 improved on that phone with two of the most highly requested features from Fold users (S Pen support and IPX8 water resistance), while the Z Fold 4 improved the rear cameras and form factor of the phone, and the Z Fold 5 upgraded the processor. 

The Z Fold 6, unveiled at Samsung Unpacked in July, brings the most polished version yet, with flatter edges, a wider internal display, and a lighter weight than its predecessor. It’s also more durable, with a new Dual Rail Hinge design with improved shock distribution, a folding edge for enhanced resistance to pressure and sharp objects, enhanced armor aluminum for scratch resistance, and, for the first time, an IP rating for dust resistance, scoring at IP48.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

One of the biggest upgrades in the Z Fold 6 is the new Galaxy AI features, including Circle to Search, Note Assist, Interpreter (live translations and transcriptions), PDF overlay (transcribe and overlay copy on a PDF), Sketch to Image (apply generative AI on top of images), and more. These hybrid AI tools — meaning they run on-device and on the cloud — are powered by a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and 12GB of RAM.

While the cameras on the Z Fold 6 are the same as the Z Fold 5, you will find new AI image processing and editing tools. 

The Z Fold 6 is one of the most expensive phones on the market, starting at $1,900. However, Samsung has some good trade-in deals to drop the price down.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 tech specs: Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Main display: 7.6 inches | Cover display: 6.3 inches | RAM/Storage: 12GB RAM with 256GB/512GB/1TB internal options | Cameras: 12MP ultrawide, 50MP wide angle, 10MP 3x telephoto, 10MP cover screen, 4MP under main display | Battery: 4,400mAh