Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Wish List: All the Features I Want to See

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a great phone that improves on its predecessor in several ways, although the most prominent improvement was the introduction of the large Flex Window. But nothing is perfect. There are certainly a few things I’d like to see Samsung do differently with the Galaxy Z Flip 6.

The Z Flip 5 has only been on the market for about three months now and is at least nine months ahead of another model, but it’s still fun to think about what its successor might bring us in 2024. Here’s my Galaxy Z Flip 6 wish list.

I love the size of the new Flex Window, and it’s a big improvement over the screen on my Galaxy Z Flip 4, but Samsung hasn’t done enough with it yet. While devices like the Motorola Razr Plus let you run entire apps right on the smaller screen, Samsung mostly sticks to out-of-the-box widgets.

If you want to run real apps on the smaller screen, you’ll either have to choose from a limited selection of experimental apps via Samsung’s labs, or you’ll need to install the Good Lock launcher and MultiStar plugin. Even if you find enough apps that work well, you’ll run into some other limitations, like there’s no easy way to switch between apps on the cover screen without jumping through hoops.

While the Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a decent camera experience, it’s pretty much identical to the Z Flip 4’s hardware and nowhere near as good as the Galaxy S23. The Z Flip is very much a flagship device, so I don’t see why we have to settle for hardware slightly less than the base model Galaxy S. The good news is that an early rumor claims that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will get a new 50MP main camera, which hopefully will offer a similar experience to the upcoming Galaxy S24 next year.

In addition to this, I would like to see a telephoto camera as well. While not quite as good as the one in the Galaxy S23, it would better suit the more premium nature of the Z Flip series and bring it closer to the very best camera phones.

The Galaxy Z Flip series has never had great battery life, and even if it’s gotten a little better, you’ll still struggle to get it much more than a day of moderate use. In my experience, heavy use will drain it even faster. There have been times when I’ve seen my Z Flip 4 drop to as little as 10% hours before bed, requiring me to plug it in early for the night. It’s time for this to change with the Z Flip 6.

To be fair, there’s a reason the Z Flip 5 only has a 3,700mAh battery: space is at a premium here. Still, Samsung could probably bulk up the phone just a notch and at least squeeze in a 3,900mAh capacity, one would hope.

On a related note, I would like to see faster charging. The Z Flip 5 currently has 25W charging, which isn’t terrible but not nearly as good as the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 45W charging speed. I’d like to see the Galaxy Z Flip 6 at least match this speed.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 finally folds flat, which helps protect it a bit, but there’s still no dust resistance. My brother in law is a farmer and his Flip 3 died after only a year or so. This is a guy who takes care of everything, which makes me wonder if the dusty conditions on the farm might have played a part.

The good news is that Samsung has previously indicated that it wants to eventually bring dust resistance to its foldable phones. The Motorola Razr Plus beat them to the punch this year, which could further motivate Samsung to catch up here.

I have to say, I think the Razr Plus is a more attractive phone, although I prefer the Samsung overall. Although Samsung has refined its design and expanded its cover screen with each generation, it has also become more and more boxy.

I would like to see a design that is a bit more rounded next time. A slightly larger screen wouldn’t be bad either. I’d love to see anything that sets it apart other than just increasing the screen and reducing the hinge gap.

Will there be a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6?

• Galaxy Z Flip 3 — August 27, 2021
• Galaxy Z Flip 4 — August 26, 2022
• Galaxy Z Flip 5 — August 11, 2023

Given the popularity of the Z Flip series, we can say with certainty that there will be a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. Unless Samsung breaks tradition, expect to see it sometime in August 2024. If history isn’t enough to convince you, it is also worth pointing out that rumors are already starting to appear.

If you’re like me and have a Z Flip 3 or 4, you might be better off waiting until next year to pick up the Galaxy Z Flip 6. These phones are still very fast, and the only major upgrade will be the Flex Window. What about those who have an older Flip or are thinking of getting a foldable for the first time? Honestly, the Z Flip 5 is already a great phone, and I see no reason to wait, especially if your non-folding phone still does the job well enough.

If you’re not impressed with the Z Flip 5 but want a smart flip phone, you have other options besides waiting and seeing what Samsung does with the Flip 6. The best alternative to the Flip will be the Motorola Razr Plus ($699.99 at Amazon ) ), although there’s also a cheaper Razr ($699.99 on Amazon) if you’re on a tighter budget but still want a foldable device. For even more options check out our guide to the best foldable phones.