Underwhelming
I'll be upfront in my dislike of the Galaxy Z Fold 6; Samsung didn't do enough to differentiate the device from its predecessor or even the Z Fold 4. It has the same basic design, the battery life hasn't received any meaningful attention, it charges at 25W, and the cameras are the same as last year. There is IP48 ingress protection and a lighter chassis, and the phone will get seven Android OS updates. Still, given what it costs, I'm not convinced you should buy the Z Fold 6 — if you're interested in a foldable and won't consider another brand, you should get the Z Fold 5 instead.
For
- Lighter than Z Fold 5
- IP48 dust and water resistance
- Great hardware
- Good cameras
- Long-term software updates
Against
- Cover panel is still too narrow
- Not many changes over predecessor
- Significantly costlier
- Base model has 256GB storage
Unbelievably good
The Open launched nearly a year ago, but unlike Samsung, OnePlus didn't see the need to roll out a new model just for the sake of it. The phone still has much to offer; the design is one of the best in this segment, the hinge has better articulation, and the crease isn't as noticeable as the Z Fold 6. You also get a cover screen that's better to use, a bigger battery that lasts longer, better cameras at the back, 67W charging, and a slate of customized software features that make multitasking a breeze. The foldable has its own set of issues; it only has IPX4 water resistance and will receive just three Android updates. But overall, the Open has a definite edge over the Z Fold 6.
For
- Better design with less visible crease
- Great AMOLED panels both inside and out
- Versatile cameras
- Bigger battery and fast 67W charging tech
- Custom software extras
Against
- No long-term Android updates
- IPX4 water resistance
