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The video provides a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, comparing it to its predecessor, the Z Fold 5. Key improvements include a more compact, lighter design with enhanced durability due to Armor Aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Notable additions feature a brighter display with a 2,600 nits peak brightness, powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, although it retains the same battery size and charging capabilities. Both devices support the S Pen, though the Fold 6 offers a slimmer case for it.
Software enhancements are significant in the Fold 6, launching with Android 14 and One UI 6.1.1. It promises seven years of updates, compared to the Fold 5's four. Extensive new AI features include Call Assist, Chat Assist, Interpreter, and Note Assist, as well as advanced photo and browsing tools to enhance user interaction. Some AI features are shared with other models like the S 24 series.
Pricing for the Fold 6 starts higher than the Fold 5, at approximately £1,800 in the UK and $1,900 in the US. The video stresses that while competitors might offer better hardware, Samsung's foldable software expertise and AI features make the Fold 6 stand out. The presenter notes that upgrading from the Fold 5 might not be necessary due to its solid performance but suggests exploring trade-in offers and incentives for those considering an upgrade.
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In this segment of the video, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is introduced and compared with last year’s Z Fold 5. The Fold 6 is shorter, wider, more compact, and 14 grams lighter at 239 grams. Notably, it features an IP48 rating for enhanced dust resistance. Color options for the Fold 6 include Silver Shadow, Pink, and Navy, with exclusive colors Crafted Black and White available on Samsung’s website. Enhanced materials like Armor Aluminum make the device 10% stronger, and it retains Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with a new folding thin glass for better shock absorption. The main display remains 7.6 inches but has a squarer aspect ratio, while the cover display is now 6.3 inches with a more usable 22.1 by 9 aspect ratio. The refresh rate is a consistent 120Hz on both displays. The video promises a full rundown of new AI features in a future update.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses several updates and features of the Samsung Fold 6 compared to the Fold 5. Key points include the brighter displays on the Fold 6 with a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. The camera setup remains mostly unchanged, with slight improvements in the ultra-wide camera and a new image signal processor. The Fold 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, providing notable performance boosts and greater efficiency, although it retains the same 4,400 mAh battery size. Charging capabilities remain the same, with 25 watts wired and 15 watts wireless charging. The Fold 6 continues to support the S Pen, now with a slimmer case, though it still lacks an embedded S Pen. The speaker mentions affiliate links for offers in the description.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on the software upgrades and new AI features of the Samsung Fold 6 compared to the Fold 5. The Fold 6 comes with Android 14 and One UI 6.1.1, promising seven years of OS and security updates, while the Fold 5, originally with Android 13, now has an upgrade to Android 14 but with only four years of promised updates. The extensive AI features in the Fold 6 are highlighted, including Call Assist for real-time translation during calls with noise suppression, Chat Assist for rewriting messages, Interpreter for live translation, and Note Assist for note formatting and summarizing. Additionally, browsing and photo assist tools are enhanced, such as the ability to transform portraits and doodle-to-image conversion. These features significantly improve user interaction and functionality compared to the Fold 5.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses several AI features, such as Drawing Assist, which can transform simple drawings with various styles, and Circle to Sum, an equation-solving tool. The features remind the presenter of tools on other platforms like Copilot Plus PC and iPad OS. They confirm that some features from the S 24 series, including live translate during calls and an advanced photo editor, are available on the Fold 5. However, it remains uncertain whether more advanced generative image features from the Fold 6 will come to the Fold 5.
The presenter shares insights from an interview with James Kitto, Samsung’s UK and Ireland Mobile Division Head, about the duration of free access to AI features, which is guaranteed until the end of 2025. There are no plans for post-2025 charges yet, but it remains a possibility. The video ends with new pricing details for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, starting at a higher price compared to the Fold 5—around £1,800 in the UK and $1,900 in the US.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses the pricing of the Fold 6 compared to its competition, noting that while it is more expensive, it offers unique AI features. The competition, such as the OnePlus Open and the Honor Magic V2, may have better hardware, but Samsung’s expertise in foldable software is highlighted as a significant advantage. The presenter suggests that upgrading from the Fold 5 to the Fold 6 is not necessary since the Fold 5 already includes some AI features and remains a solid device. However, Samsung’s current trade-in offers and incentives might make the upgrade worthwhile. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe, comment, and watch additional content about related products.