 "Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Galaxy Watch 7 series, Galaxy Buds3 series: check pricing, other details")
Samsung’s recent Galaxy Unpacked event showcased an exciting lineup of new devices, including foldable phones, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds. The company unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, which will soon be available in India.
Additionally, the event featured the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, and Galaxy Buds 3 series, all of which will go on sale later this month. However, the Galaxy Ring has not been announced for release in India yet.
Foldable Phones: Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6
Galaxy Z Fold 6
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with impressive specifications, marking a significant step in foldable phone technology. This dual-SIM handset operates on Android 14 with Samsung’s One UI 6.1.1. It is powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, coupled with 12GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. The device offers a 6.3-inch HD+ outer screen and a 7.6-inch QXGA+ inner display, both Dynamic AMOLED 2X with adaptive refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz, providing vibrant visuals and fluid responsiveness.
For photography enthusiasts, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 boasts a triple outer camera setup, featuring a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera with dual-pixel autofocus and OIS, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera. This setup promises versatile photography options. Additionally, it includes a 10-megapixel cover selfie camera and a 4-megapixel under-display camera for selfies and video calls.
Storage options for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 go up to 1TB, providing ample space for apps, media, and files. Connectivity features include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC, ensuring robust and versatile connectivity options. Sensors integrated into the device cover an array of functionalities, from accelerometer to ambient light sensor, enhancing the overall user experience. The phone’s 4,400mAh battery supports 25W wired charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, and Wireless PowerShare, offering various charging options.
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More ShortsDurability is a highlight of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, with an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance, making it a reliable companion for everyday use. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor ensures secure access to the device. When folded, the phone measures 153.5x68.1x12.1mm, and when unfolded, it expands to 153.5x132.6x5.6mm, weighing 239g, making it compact yet powerful.
Galaxy Z Flip 6
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 mirrors its larger sibling in terms of software and processing power, offering a compact and stylish alternative. It also runs Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1, uses the same Snapdragon chipset, and comes with 12GB of RAM, ensuring a consistent and high-performance user experience. Storage options are capped at 512GB, providing sufficient space for users.
This model features a smaller 3.4-inch cover screen and a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ inner display, both with adaptive refresh rates. The cover screen offers quick access to notifications and essential functions, while the inner display provides a larger, immersive experience for media and apps. Camera-wise, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 includes a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide-angle camera, along with a 10-megapixel selfie camera inside, ensuring excellent photo and video quality.
Connectivity options and sensors match those of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but the battery is slightly smaller at 4,000mAh. The device supports 25W wired charging and Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, ensuring quick and convenient power-ups. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance. When folded, it measures 85.1x71.9x14.9mm and unfolds to 165.1x71.9x6.9mm, weighing 187g, making it a compact and portable device.
Smartwatches: Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra
Galaxy Watch 7
The Galaxy Watch 7 comes in two sizes: 40mm and 44mm, catering to different preferences and wrist sizes. The 40mm variant features a 1.3-inch display, while the 44mm model has a 1.5-inch display, both Super AMOLED and always-on, ensuring clear and bright visuals. The watches are powered by a 3nm Exynos W1000 processor, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage, making them capable of handling various tasks and apps. They run on Google’s Wear OS-based One UI 6 Watch, providing a seamless and intuitive user interface.
The 40mm model has a 300mAh battery, while the 44mm model packs a 425mAh battery, both supporting wireless fast charging for quick and convenient recharges. Fitness tracking capabilities include heart rate, oxygen, and sleep monitoring, helping users keep track of their health and fitness. New features such as Workout Routine and Race, as well as an AI algorithm for sleep analysis, enhance the user experience. The watch can also monitor ECG and blood pressure, providing comprehensive health monitoring.
Galaxy Watch Ultra
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is a single model with a 47mm dial, boasting a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 3,000 nits peak brightness, making it easy to view in bright conditions. It shares the same processor, storage, and OS as the Watch 7, ensuring powerful performance. With 10ATM water resistance, it is robust and durable, suitable for various activities.
Its 590mAh battery promises long-lasting performance, offering up to 100 hours in power-saving mode and 48 hours in exercise power-saving mode. Health and fitness features include everything from the Watch 7, plus new additions like multi-sports tracking and functional threshold power for cycling, catering to serious athletes. It also provides personalized heart rate zones and a Quick Button for instant workout controls, enhancing usability and performance.
Wireless Earbuds: Galaxy Buds 3 Series
Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro
The Galaxy Buds 3 series introduces a new design, with the standard model being open-type and the Pro model in-ear, catering to different user preferences. The Buds 3 have an 11mm dynamic driver, while the Pro version has a two-way 10.5mm dynamic speaker and a 6.1mm planar, delivering high-quality audio. Both models feature three microphones, voice pickup units, and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), ensuring clear sound and reduced background noise.
The Pro version offers Ambient sound mode and Voice Detect, which distinguishes between noise and human voices, enhancing the listening experience. Connectivity is ensured with Bluetooth 5.4, and the earbuds support various audio codecs, providing high-quality audio. They are compatible with Android 10 or higher devices, ensuring broad compatibility.
Battery life is robust, with the Galaxy Buds 3 providing up to five hours of music time, extending to 30 hours with the case (24 hours with ANC). The Pro model offers up to seven hours of playback without ANC, extending to 30 hours with the case (26 hours with ANC), ensuring long-lasting use.
Pricing and Availability in India
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6In India, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 starts at Rs. 1,64,999 for the 256GB model. The 512GB and 1TB versions are priced at Rs. 1,76,999 and Rs. 2,00,999, respectively. The 256GB and 512GB models come in Navy, Pink, and Silver Shadow, while the 1TB variant is available in Silver Shadow.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 starts at Rs. 1,09,999 for the 256GB model, with the 512GB version priced at Rs. 1,21,999. Colour options include Blue, Mint, and Silver Shadow, with additional exclusive colours available online.
Pre-orders for both models are open, and they will be available starting July 24. Samsung is offering pre-booking incentives like cashback and upgrade bonuses, making it an attractive time to purchase these new devices.
Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Buds 3 Series
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is priced at Rs. 59,999, available in Titanium Gray, Silver, and White. The Galaxy Watch 7 series ranges from Rs. 29,999 to Rs. 36,999, depending on the size and connectivity options, with colour choices including Cream, Green, and Silver.
The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are priced at Rs. 19,999, while the standard Galaxy Buds 3 cost Rs. 14,999. Both are available in Silver and White.
Pre-booking offers include cashback and upgrade incentives for the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch 7, and Galaxy Buds 3 series, making these devices more accessible to a wider audience.
Samsung’s latest releases highlight the company’s commitment to innovation and user experience, offering advanced features and robust performance across its new foldables, smartwatches, and earbuds. The blend of cutting-edge technology, enhanced user interfaces, and sleek designs ensures that these devices will appeal to a broad range of consumers, from tech enthusiasts to everyday users.
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