Pre-orders for Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 increase by 40% compared to previous-generation foldables
The Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 are manufactured at Samsung’s Noida plant
Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has announced record pre-orders for its sixth-generation foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. In the first 24 hours, pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 increased by 40% compared to the previous generation foldables, making the new Z series the most successful in India.
Pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 opened on July 10 in India, as they did in the rest of the world. The new smartphones, along with the recently launched ecosystem devices – Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, and Galaxy Buds3 – will go on sale in India starting July 24, 2024.
“We are delighted with the consumer response to our new foldable smartphones – Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 in India. The 1.4x growth in pre-orders for the new foldable smartphones shows that Indian consumers are among the fastest adopters of new technologies. Our new foldable smartphones, now in their sixth generation, usher in the next chapter of Galaxy Al and elevate the user experience to new heights, enabling a range of unique mobile experiences across communications, productivity and creativity. The success of Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 will help us cement our leadership in the premium segment in India,” said Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President, MX Business, Samsung India.
For Indian consumers, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 are manufactured at Samsung’s Noida facility. The new foldables are the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z series devices ever, and feature a perfectly symmetrical design with straight edges. The Galaxy Z series also features enhanced Armor Aluminum and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, making it the most durable Galaxy Z series yet.
Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 feature the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Galaxy Mobile Platform, the most advanced Snapdragon mobile processor yet, combining best-in-class CPU, GPU, and NPU performance. The processor is optimized for AI processing and delivers enhanced graphics and improved overall performance.
Galaxy Z Fold6 offers a range of AI-powered features and tools – Note Assist, Composer, Sketch to image, Interpreter, Photo Assist and Instant Slow-mo – to maximize the big screen and dramatically improve your productivity.
The Galaxy Z Fold6 now features a 1.6x larger vapor chamber for longer gaming sessions and ray tracing supports realistic graphics on its 7.6-inch display that delivers a brighter display of up to 2,600 nits for more immersive gaming.
Galaxy Z Flip6 now offers a range of new customization and creativity features so you can make the most of every moment. With the 3.4-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow display, you can use AI-assisted features without even needing to open the device. You can reply to text messages with suggested replies, which analyze your recent messages to suggest a personalized response.
FlexCam now features new Auto Zoom to compose the best frame for your shot by detecting the subject and zooming in and out before making adjustments. The new 50MP Wide-Angle and 12MP Ultra-Wide-Angle sensors deliver an enhanced camera experience with clear, crisp details in images. The new 50MP sensor supports 2x optical zoom for noise-free photos, while also offering AI Zoom for an advanced shooting experience with up to 10x zoom. Galaxy Z Flip6 now features improved battery life and a Vapor Chamber for the first time.
Samsung Knox, Samsung Galaxy’s defense-grade, multi-layered security platform designed to safeguard critical information and protect against vulnerabilities with end-to-end hardware, real-time threat detection and collaborative protection, secures the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6.
Pricing and Availability
The Galaxy Z Fold6 starts at INR 164,999 (12GB + 256GB), while the Galaxy Z Flip6 is available starting at INR 109,999 (12GB + 256GB).
In addition to the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6, Samsung also introduced AI-powered Galaxy ecosystem products: the Galaxy Watch Ultra series, Galaxy Watch7 series, and Galaxy Buds3, which are also available for pre-order since July 10 in India.
The Galaxy Watch 7 starts at INR 29,999 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra is priced at INR 59,999. Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds3 is priced at INR 14,999 while the Galaxy Buds3Pro is priced at INR 19,999.
Customers who pre-order the Galaxy ZFold6 and Galaxy ZFlip6 will get INR 8,000 cashback on HDFC Bank cards along with 9 months of no-cost EMI installments or an upgrade bonus of INR 8,000 along with up to 9 months of no-cost EMI installments. Existing customers of Samsung’s flagship smartphones can opt to avail an upgrade bonus of INR 15,000.
All customers who pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 will benefit from the Galaxy Z Assurance, which will allow them to get two screen/part replacements, an industry first, for just INR 999. Additionally, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 customers can enjoy up to 35% off on the new Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7 series, and Galaxy Buds3.
Customers who pre-order the Galaxy Watch7 will receive a multi-bank cashback worth INR 8,000 or an upgrade bonus worth INR 8,000, while customers who pre-order the Galaxy Watch Ultra will receive a multi-bank cashback worth INR 10,000 or an upgrade bonus worth INR 10,000. Customers who pre-order the Buds3 will receive a multi-bank cashback worth INR 4,000 or an upgrade bonus worth INR 4,000. Customers who pre-order the Buds 3 Pro will receive a multi-bank cashback worth INR 5,000 or an upgrade bonus worth INR 5,000.