Tag: Tablet phone

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

    Samsung's fifth-generation book-style foldable reached India in July 2023 at Rs 1,54,999 for 12 GB/256 GB. Its headline change was the new Flex hinge, which lets the phone close flat with no wedge-shaped gap, making it slimmer when folded and less prone to collecting grit. It launched against the first wave of serious foldable competition in India.

    Open, you get a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner screen with a less visible crease than before; closed, a narrow 6.2-inch cover display. The narrow outer screen remained the main complaint, especially next to wider rivals like the Pixel Fold and OnePlus Open. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy provides smooth multitasking, and Samsung's taskbar and three-app split view are the most mature foldable software of the time.

    Cameras are a 50 MP main, 12 MP ultrawide and 10 MP 3x telephoto, solid but behind the Galaxy S23 Ultra. A 4400 mAh battery and 25W charging feel conservative for the price. IPX8 water resistance, S Pen Fold Edition support and a polished app experience are its strengths, while the OnePlus Open, arriving months later, beat it on cameras and charging speed.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 154,999 (base variant)
    India launchJuly 2023
    SegmentFoldable
    Display7.6-inch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable (6.2-inch cover screen), 120Hz, 1812 x 2176
    ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
    RAM12 GB
    Storage256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main + 12 MP ultrawide + 10 MP 3x telephoto
    Front camera10 MP cover + 4 MP under-display
    Battery4400 mAh
    Charging25W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 13, One UI 5.1.1
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIPX8
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight253 g
    ColoursIcy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream

    What we like

    • Closes flat with the new hinge
    • Excellent multitasking software
    • IPX8 water resistance
    • S Pen support

    What could be better

    • Narrow cover screen
    • Cameras trail similarly priced flagships
    • Slow 25W charging
    • Very expensive

    Who should buy it

    Professionals who want a pocketable tablet for documents, email and split-screen work.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (July 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

    The Galaxy Z Fold6 launched in India in July 2024 at Rs 1,64,999 for 12 GB/256 GB. Samsung refined rather than reinvented, making it lighter at 239 g, slightly squarer with sharper corners, and a little wider on the outside with a 6.3-inch cover display. Galaxy AI features like Note Assist, interpreter mode and Sketch to Image were heavily promoted.

    The 7.6-inch inner panel is brighter and its crease is a bit less pronounced than on the Fold5. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy with a larger vapour chamber improves sustained performance for gaming and multitasking. Samsung also raised protection to IP48, which adds some resistance against larger dust particles, though fine sand remains a concern.

    Cameras are unchanged from the Fold5: 50 MP main, 12 MP ultrawide and 10 MP 3x telephoto. The 4400 mAh battery and 25W charging also carry over, an area where the OnePlus Open and Vivo X Fold3 Pro were clearly ahead with bigger cells and faster charging. Where the Fold6 wins is software polish, accessory support and the update promise of seven years.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 164,999 (base variant)
    India launchJuly 2024
    SegmentFoldable
    Display7.6-inch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable (6.3-inch cover screen), 120Hz, 1856 x 2160
    ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
    RAM12 GB
    Storage256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main + 12 MP ultrawide + 10 MP 3x telephoto
    Front camera10 MP cover + 4 MP under-display
    Battery4400 mAh
    Charging25W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 14, One UI 6.1.1
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP48
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight239 g
    ColoursSilver Shadow, Pink, Navy

    What we like

    • Lighter and more refined than the Fold5
    • Mature multitasking software
    • Seven years of updates
    • Better sustained performance

    What could be better

    • Same cameras and battery as before
    • Slow 25W charging
    • Cover screen still narrower than rivals

    Who should buy it

    Existing Samsung users who want the most polished foldable software and accessory ecosystem.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (July 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.