X

Photos From the Galaxy Z Flip 6's Cameras

I took over 500 photos with Samsung's new flip phone. Here's what I learned.

Patrick Holland
As Managing Editor, I lead CNET's mobile team, covering news and reviews on smartphones, wireless carriers, AI, wearables and more. I oversee the team's product testing and translate our findings into accessible recommendations. With nearly a decade of experience at CNET, I've covered Apple and the iPhone, Google and the Pixel, Samsung and the Galaxy, Motorola and the Razr, iOS vs. Android and much more. I'm passionate about storytelling (hey, former theater director and playwright here).
Patrick Holland
A photo from the Galaxy Z Flip 6
1 of 12Patrick Holland/CNET

Galaxy Z Flip 6

The new Galaxy Z Flip 6 has the same 10-megapixel selfie camera as last year's Z Flip 5. The external 12-megapixel ultrawide has an upgraded sensor, and there's a new 50-megapixel main camera that's similar to the one on the Galaxy S24 – which is similar to the one on the S23 and S22 before it. This is the best flip phone camera I've used, but nonflip phones like the Pixel 8 Pro and Galaxy S24 Ultra are still much better in terms of dynamic range and overall quality.

A photo from the Galaxy Z Flip 6
2 of 12Patrick Holland/CNET

Here is a night mode snap from the main camera.

A photo from the Galaxy Z Flip 6
3 of 12Patrick Holland/CNET

I took this image using the main camera just as the motorcycle rider and cyclist were about to take off.

A photo from the Galaxy Z Flip 6
4 of 12Patrick Holland/CNET

And here's another night mode image from the main camera.

A photo from the Galaxy Z Flip 6
5 of 12Patrick Holland/CNET

This cat doesn't want his photo taken, even with the Z Flip 6's main shooter.

A photo from the Galaxy Z Flip 6
6 of 12Patrick Holland/CNET

This is not a dependable "freeze the action" kind of camera, especially when it's dark. Instead, this is a "good enough to post to IG and TikTok" camera. This dog was having a good scratch, and the main camera had a tough time keeping up under mixed lighting.

A photo from the Galaxy Z Flip 6
7 of 12Patrick Holland/CNET

So photos show the literal marks of processing. Notice the strange mark in the sky to the right of the lights on his camera. And just above that, take a close look at the "cloud cutout" around the edge of the trees.

A photo from the Galaxy Z Flip 6
8 of 12Patrick Holland/CNET

I am a big fan of Samsung's ultrawide cameras. The lens offers this sweet spot that makes subjects look dramatic without skewing too much into fisheye territory. Paris cries to be photographed with an ultrawide lens.

A photo from the Galaxy Z Flip 6
9 of 12Patrick Holland/CNET

Here's another ultrawide snap from the Z Flip 6.

A photo from the Galaxy Z Flip 6
10 of 12Patrick Holland/CNET

I dig the Z Flip 6's ultrawide angle, even if it doesn't match the quality of the main camera.

A photo from the Galaxy Z Flip 6
11 of 12Patrick Holland/CNET

The ability to draw on a photo and turn your sketch into a realistic-looking object or animal is wild. I wish I could use it to draw mustaches or eye patches on friend's faces because otherwise, I'm just not sure when I'd use this feature. But maybe I'll have a second career adding a random AI-generated cat with three legs and no tail to photos?

Three AI-generated images from the Galaxy Z Flip 6
12 of 12Galaxy AI

Then there's portrait studio, which turns a picture of a person into artwork. It's silly and fun, and the results are far from accurate. Again, I'm not sure when I'd use this. Here's how Galaxy AI sees me as a cartoon character, a watercolor and a sketch.

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
Do You Know About These 17 Hidden iOS 17 Features?
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

Do You Know About These 17 Hidden iOS 17 Features?

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos