Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Could Use Same Cameras as Galaxy Z Fold 5; Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra May Offer New Setup

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold foldable is expected to branch out into its own series this year.

Written by Sheldon Pinto, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 9 April 2024 14:29 IST

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Could Use Same Cameras as Galaxy Z Fold 5; Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra May Offer New Setup

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5 appeared largely similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 4

Highlights

Samsung may announce an ‘Ultra’ version of its Galaxy Z Fold this year
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is said to offer cameras similar to its predecessor
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra is expected to get a different set of cameras

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold lineup is expected to get upgraded into a series this year. While we are yet to hear about any solid hardware specifications about the new ‘Ultra'-branded Galaxy Z foldable, there have been plenty of leaks about the standard model, which is currently tagged as the Galaxy Z Fold 6. While Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5 was mainly an incremental upgrade over the Galaxy Z Fold 4 (which was a much bigger leap over the Galaxy Z Fold 3), there's now news that the standard Galaxy Z Fold 6 will get the same cameras as the currently available Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Tipster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) put out a post on X explaining that the camera setup on the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 model will be identical to what's already available on the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The tipster adds that this applies not just to the rear camera setup but the front camera (embedded in the cover display) and the under display camera (embedded into the main folding display) as well.

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In a reply to the original tweet, the tipster mentions that Samsung will introduce different cameras with the more premium Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra model, without specifying any details. According to a previous report these could be borrowed from the currently available Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone which is the top-end camera-centric offering from Samsung.

Samsung fans may find this news a bit hard to digest given that the previous model barely saw any feature add-ons compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 4, yet this move is not a surprising one. Samsung has been following a similar strategy with its Galaxy S24 models, offering SoC or performance upgrades while keeping the rest of the hardware intact from older models. A good example is this year's Galaxy S24, which has a camera setup that is identical to last year's Galaxy S23, and the one that came before.

Meanwhile, the competition especially in India is only increasing with recent entrants like OnePlus adding book-style foldables to the existing selection of flippables from Oppo and Motorola. This year, Vivo too is said to bring its Vivo X Fold 3 to India, a slim, camera-focussed foldable that was recently announced for the Chinese market.

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A recent report suggested even more similarities between the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the current Galaxy Z Fold 5 model. The information, which comes from the same source as above, hinted that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will offer the same 4,400mAh battery along with 25W wired charging speeds as the Galaxy Z Fold 5 model. The Galaxy Z Fold 4, which was launched in 2022 also offers the same battery capacity and charging rate.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Very good build quality, IPX8 rated
Well-optimised software
Very good system and gaming performance
All-day battery life
Reliable cameras

Bad
Expensive
Still feels bulky

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review

Display (Primary) 7.60-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 4-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 2176x1812 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Very good build quality, IPX8 rated
Software optimised for multitasking
Very good system and gaming performance
All-day battery life
Improved main, telephoto cameras

Bad
Still a bit bulky when folded
Expensive

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review

Display (Primary) 7.60-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 4-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 12L

Resolution 2176x1812 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S24

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact design
Vibrant 120Hz display
Capable processor
Good overall camera performance

Bad
Average battery life
Recycled design
AI features free till 2025

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S24 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor octa-core

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 14

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Samsung Galaxy S23

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact design that?s hard to beat
Long-term software update commitment
Good performance, effective heat management
All-day battery life
IP68 rated

Bad
Only minor design changes
Relatively slow charging

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S23 review

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 3,900mAh

OS Android 13

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Vivo X Fold 3

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display (Primary) 8.03-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Front Camera 32-megapixel + 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 5500mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 2200x2480 pixels

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