The smartphone universe is getting bigger by the day, and the most exciting technology in this universe is foldable smartphones, with Samsung continuing to push the Galaxy Z series ever forward. The upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 is no exception, and now, thanks to some leaks followed by certification evidence, we know that the battery capacity of this smartphone is set to grow compared with the previous Galaxy Z Flip 4 model. But is this enough to keep the more advanced large-display folding phone powered for a full day’s tasks? Let's take a look.
Right at the centre of the buzz is the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s battery, which, as recent FCC certification findings have revealed, is about to jump from the already mammoth 3,700mAh of the previous generation to a robust 4,000mAh. Now, it’s Samsung’s turn to get into the game. One of the most important users’ issues has been addressed.
We can see from the certification that there are two batteries inside the Galaxy Z Flip 6, reflecting the dual-screen structures of foldable phones. The total minimum verified capacity of the two batteries is 3,887mAh, which corresponds to the typical capacity of about 4,000mAh.Compared with the Galaxy Z Flip 5, the capacity has increased not by much, but I think it can still be called a plus point.
But that will still be a much smaller 6.2-inch display than the 6.7-inch screen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 that Motorola currently says is its largest foldable phone ever, and one that is likely to require more juice than the tiddler watch. Indeed, the foldable will have to consume comparably more energy than the next-generation Samsung Galaxy S24, which (like the S23) is expected to have a 6.2-inch screen that will be matched to a battery of a similar size. That all highlights one of the deficiencies that any new foldable phone will inevitably suffer from – shorter times between charges, even assuming it somehow manages to fit innovative new features into such a small space.
Just as important to the longevity of battery capacity, charging technology has to be as efficient as possible. That’s where the Galaxy Z Flip 6 looks like it’s treading water, retaining the same 25W charging power as the second-gen Galaxy Z Flip. It means its charging pace lags well behind the new state of the art in competitive flagships, even in some cases among Samsung’s own devices.
Leak trails and certification clues all point to a product unveiling that’ll happen sometime in July – possibly on 10 July – when Samsung is set to announce a slew of innovations at its Galaxy Unpacked event. Its foldable journey will take another shape with the arrival of the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
While the specifics of charging power and improved batteries indicate evolutionary steps, it will take users of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 to determine whether they add up to a bigger picture. The progress of foldables continues at a steady, sometimes innovative, sometimes merely usability-enhancing pace.
You can work on the battery of Galaxy Z Flip 6, sure. But more interesting to many is what it could mean for the display tech, for the chips and processors, and how desperate a step will it be to get the form factor to be more durable and, hopefully, even more user-friendly. As the rumoured release date draws nearer, the tech community waits, ready to dissect the next stride in the evolution of foldable smartphone tech.
The word ‘galaxy’ conjures visions of starry expanses, a fitting metaphor for Samsung’s unabashed ambitions with its Galaxy Z series. These devices are like the stars that populate our night sky: each twinkling with its own brilliance, all contributing to a larger constellation of tech innovations. To paraphrase the Voyager Golden Record, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is one star, a single point of light on a long journey. The new phone’s promised upgrades in battery-life, and the novelty of foldable screen technology, are mere salient features. There are many more devices just like it in this and other galaxies; together, they form a constellation of what’s possible when it comes to handheld gadgets. While we wait for its official reveal, we can have fun conjecturing all about the Galaxy Z Flip 6, because there’s a universal truth in the heart of Sammy: when it comes to being a technological innovation, the sky, er, galaxy is the limit.
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