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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 5G is a premium flagship foldable Android smartphone, and as high-end smartphones go in 2024, it comes with the new Galaxy AI. Galaxy AI boosts photography with features like scene optimization, portrait mode, and live focus, and also translates text and summarizes content, among other benefits.
It supports eSIM and has no IR blaster. There is support for wireless charging and it is also equipped with dust and water resistance.
On a surprise twist, there is support for aptX HD Bluetooth codec, but there is no 3.5mm headphone port for wired headsets and earphones.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 5G in brief:
- Price Range: Over $1,500
- OS: Android 14
- Release Date: 2024
- Network Type: 2G/3G/4G/5G
- eSIM: Yes
- Cover Display: 6.3-inch, 968 x 2,376px
- Inner Display: 7.6-inch, 1,856 x 2,160px resolution
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Selfie Camera: 10MP
- Rear camera: 50MP
- RAM: 12GB
- ROM: 512GB
- Fingerprint Sensor: Yes.
- Headphone Jack: No.
- Infrared/IR Blaster: No.
- aptX Codec: Yes.
- Battery: 4400 mAh
- Fast Charging: 45W
- Wireless Charging: Yes.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 5G
For more detailed specifications of the device, have a look below.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 5G Specs
- Prices in the USA, UK, EU, Australia
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 5G Specs
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
- 2G mobile network bands : GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands : UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G mobile network bands : LTE.
- 5G mobile network bands : NSA/SA
- SIM Type : Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
- Software / OS : Android 14
- Software Updates : Yes; up to 4 major Android updates.
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions : 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm folded; 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6mm unfolded.
- Weight : 239g
- Display Size : 6.3 inches (cover display); 7.6 inches (inner Display),
- Screen Resolution : 968 x 2,376px (cover display); 1,856 x 2,160px (inner Display).
- Refresh Rate : 120 Hz refresh rate
- Screen Type : Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ (cover display);
- Frame : Aluminium frame
- Back/Rear Cover : Glass back with Gorilla Glass Victus.
- Ingress Protection/IP Rating : IP48 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
- Colorways : Silver Shadow, Navy, Pink.
Internal Hardware Specs
- Central Processor ( CPU ): 64-bit, 3.6 GHz Octa-core
- Chipset : Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Graphics Processing Unit ( GPU ): Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
- RAM : 12GB
- Extended/Virtual RAM :
- Internal Storage : 256GB. 512GB. 1TB. UFS 4.0
- External Storage : No.
Photography, Video Recording
- Main Camera : 50MP main sensor + 12MP ultra-wide lens + 10MP telephoto lens, autofocus, LED flash, 4k video@30fps, 1080p@30fps video recording
- Front Camera : 10MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture. 4MP on cover display.
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- 3.5 mm audio headphone jack : No.
- Loudspeaker : Stereo speakers
- Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio : No.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass : Yes.
- Accelerometer : Yes.
- Proximity Sensor : Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor : Yes.
- Barometer : Yes.
- Pedometer : No.
- Heart Rate Monitor : No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner : Yes; side-mounted.
- Face Unlock : Yes.
- Iris Scanner : No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
- Voice Control : No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Google Assistant, Bixby.
- Infra-red/IR Blaster : No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth Version : 5.3
- Bluetooth Profiles : A2DP, LE
- aptX Bluetooth Codecs : aptX HD.
- WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
- GPS : Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
- USB : microUSB v3.2. Type-C. OTG.
- NFC : Yes.
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Battery Type : Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer
- Battery Capacity : 4400mAh
- Battery Charging : 45W fast charging
- Wireless Charging : 15W.
- Reverse Wireless Charging : 4.5W.
- Model Version/Number :
Launch/Release Dates and Information
- Announced : July 10, 2024
- Release Date : 2024
Prices in the USA, UK, EU, Australia
Below are the prices of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 in the US, the UK, Germany, and Australia.
- United States of America (USA) : $2,020 (12/512GB).
- United Kingdom (UK) : from £
- European Union (EU) : from €
- Australia : from AUD
Author:InfoDesk
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max have a lot of similarities. They’re Apple’s latest Flagship devices released in September 2023, which means these are the baddest boys till their successors are released in September 2024. However, there are some things to think about when you’re trying to decide which one would be best for you so this article addresses the differences that you need to consider when deciding whether to buy the iPhone 15 Pro or the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Most features of these two phones are the same. The differences exist in only a few areas, but those differences are significant enough to make a..well..difference. These differences include size and weight, cameras, battery capacity, and prices (of course!). Everything else on the two phones are the same.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Prices
- Sizes and Weights
- Display Resolutions and Density
- Cameras
- Batteries
- Deciding between iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max
Prices
The first thing is price. The price varies by just $100 between both devices, depending on which storage option you go for so if we take. Prices start at $999 for the 128GB storage variant of the Pro model. Unfortunately, there is no 128GB variant for the Pro Max model.
The iPhone 15 Pro’s 256GB variant costs $1100, while the same storage for the Pro Max costs $1200.
Exploring the 512GB storage options, the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max cost $1300 and $1400, respectively.
Should you want 1TB storage, the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max cost $1500 and $1600, respectively.
As mentioned earlier, the difference in price between the two phones, at each storage option, is a mere $100. The question now is, what are those extra features and are they worth that extra $100 that you have to pay if you choose the Pro Max model? Let’s find out.
Sizes and Weights
Personally, I am partial to compact smartphones, which means that I will be more comfortable with the iPhone 15 Pro. The 6.1-inch display and compact dimensions make it perfect for me, and one-handed use is more feasible in most situations. But then, there are many others who prefer their smartphone as big as possible. If you are one of those, you will prefer the 15 Pro Max which gives you a large 6.7-inch display. Of course, such a big display means that you have to use the phone with both hands, most times.
But it isn’t just about their respective sizes. The 15 Pro Max is also heavier, weighing 34 g more than the Pro model. That is a significant difference. The Pro weighs just 187 g, while its bigger sibling weighs 221g. I prefer my phones lightweight, too, so once again, the Pro model is my preference as far as weight is concerned.
Display Resolutions and Density
Because of the differences in the sizes of their display, these phones screens also have different resolutions – 1179 x 2556 pixels, and 1290 x 2796 pixels, respectively. However, due to the different sizes, there is only 1 ppi difference in resolution density. This puts the screens of the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max at par in terms of ability to present details.
Cameras
The iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max both share the same selfie camera, so they are on par there. But flip them over and you will find one key difference between the rear cameras. The Pro Max model has a periscope telephoto camera . The Pro model does not. That is the only difference, and it is significant. This camera allows you to shoot with up to 5x optical zoom.
If you have no need for zooming into the object you want to capture, then a periscope telephoto camera is useless to you. In which case, you should be good with the iPhone 15 Pro, all other things being equal.
Batteries
The 15 Pro has a 3274 mAh battery which Apple says is good for 23 hours of video playback. The 15 Pro Max has a 4,441 mAh battery that Apple says is good for 29 hours of playback. Of course, real-life battery life results will differ from Apple’s controlled testing results and estimates, but those figures should give you a general guide of what to expect.
Deciding between iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max
I don’t know about you, but this is a difficult one for me. I want the compact and lightweight Pro, but also want the periscope telephoto camera of the Pro Max. Why do these choices have to be this difficult? Why d I have t give up that feature just because I want a smaller phone? For other people, the decision might be much simpler, though. If you want a bigger phone, you will be getting everything, because the iPhone 15 Pro Max has the extra features that the Pro does not have. That will be a simple and easy choice.
That is, if you can afford to splurge the extra $100 that it costs compared to the Pro. Ultimately, for most people, price is the biggest decider of what phone they buy. Looking at your budget, which of the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max will you be buying? Or perhaps you are skipping this year’s models altogether. Let me know below. In the meantime, have a look at my iPhone 15 Pro hands-on video on YouTube.
Author:Mister Mobility
Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
