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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024)

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024) is Samsung's sixth-generation book-style foldable, sold under model numbers SM-F956U and SM-F956U1. It opens into a 7.6-inch tablet and folds down into a 6.3-inch cover-screen phone, built for professionals and multitaskers who want a full-size display without carrying a separate tablet. The Fold6 runs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip, carries a three-lens rear camera, and falls under Samsung's long software support window, all of which keep resale demand steady well after the next model ships. Foldables depreciate faster than slab phones in the first year or two, but a Fold6 in working condition with an intact hinge and a crease-free screen still draws solid interest on the secondary market. Pick your carrier, storage tier, and condition in the picker above for an instant cash offer. See how the process works, or go ahead and sell your smartphone once you've confirmed the exact model below.

Confirm you have the Galaxy Z Fold6

Open Settings → About phone, then tap Status information, or scroll straight to Model number on newer One UI builds. The string should begin with SM-F956, which confirms a Fold6 rather than an earlier Fold generation. Carrier variants differ only in the final letters and digits, so check yours against the cards below.

SM-F956U

  • Carrier-locked unit sold through AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon
  • May show a carrier boot animation or logo on the cover screen
  • Network unlock status affects how it can be resold

SM-F956U1

  • Factory unlocked retail unit sold direct by Samsung or major retailers
  • Works across all major US carriers without an unlock request
  • Typically draws the strongest resale interest of the two variants

Prefer a visual check? The hinge sits flush with both halves when closed, with no visible gap. The rear camera module has three lenses stacked vertically inside a raised aluminum ring. The cover screen spans nearly the full front face with noticeably thinner bezels than the Fold5's cover display.

Core hardware configurations

Processor & graphics

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, octa-core
  • Adreno 750 integrated GPU
  • Same chip across every storage and carrier configuration

Memory (RAM)

  • 12GB, standard across all three storage tiers
  • Soldered, not user-upgradable

Storage

  • 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB, UFS 4.0
  • No microSD expansion
  • Higher storage tiers move resale value the most

Cameras

  • 50MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom
  • 10MP camera under the cover screen
  • 4MP under-display camera inside the main foldable screen

Display & audio

Display

A 6.3-inch cover AMOLED for one-handed use and a 7.6-inch foldable main AMOLED for tablet-style multitasking. Both panels run at up to 120Hz adaptive refresh.

Audio

Stereo speakers tuned by AKG fire from top and bottom edges. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack, so wired listening requires a USB-C adapter.

Security

A fingerprint sensor is built into the side power button, backed by face recognition for quick unlocks on either screen.

Ports & connectivity

The Fold6 keeps things simple on the wired side and leans on modern wireless standards for everything else.

Wired
  • USB-C port for charging and data
  • SIM tray configuration varies by carrier, with eSIM support
Wireless
  • 5G, sub-6GHz and, on some carrier units, mmWave
  • Wi-Fi 6E
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • NFC and Ultra Wideband

5G S Pen compatible IPX8 water resistance Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Armor Aluminum frame Foldable AMOLED display Wireless PowerShare Samsung DeX

Battery, build & more

Battery

A 4400mAh dual-cell battery supports both wired and wireless charging. No charger ships in the retail box.

Finishes

Silver Shadow, Navy, and Pink are the standard colors, with Crafted Black and White sold as online exclusives.

Software

Ships on One UI over Android 14 and falls under Samsung's seven-year commitment to OS upgrades and security updates.

Accessories

The box includes a USB-C cable only. The S Pen is sold separately and requires a compatible case, since the Fold6 has no built-in silo.

Known issues

A visible crease runs along the fold line on the main display. The hinge is IPX8 water resistant but has no official dust rating, so grit and sand exposure are worth disclosing.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find the model number or exact configuration?
Open Settings → About phone → Status information → Model number, and look for a string starting with SM-F956. Storage tier shows in the same About phone menu under Storage, and carrier is usually obvious from the SIM in use or any carrier branding on the boot screen. If you are still unsure which variant you're holding, our device model finder can walk you through it step by step.
02 How do I tell it apart from the Galaxy Z Fold5?
Check the model number first: Fold6 units start with SM-F956, while Fold5 units start with SM-F946. Physically, the Fold6 has a slightly wider cover screen with thinner bezels, a flatter and lighter hinge, and a slimmer camera housing on the back. Under the hood, the Fold6 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, one generation newer than the Fold5's chip, which you can confirm in Settings → About phone → Processor.
03 Can I sell it with damage, a weak battery, or if it won't turn on?
Yes. A cracked cover or main screen, a battery that no longer holds a charge, and a phone that won't power on are all conditions the picker above accounts for, and the quote adjusts accordingly. What can't be worked around is an active lock: your Samsung account and Find My Mobile must be removed, and your Google account signed out, before the device ships. A phone still tied to an account or Find My Mobile typically cannot be accepted, so clear these first even if the screen is broken.
04 What raises the trade-in value the most?
Condition of the hinge and main screen matters most, since a deep crease, dead pixels, or hinge play are harder to fix than cosmetic wear on the frame. An unlocked SM-F956U1 tends to draw more interest than a carrier-locked unit. Higher storage tiers add value, and a battery that still holds a healthy charge helps more than the original box or charger, which most buyback offers do not require.
05 How do I erase it, remove my accounts, and get paid?
Start by signing out of your Samsung account in Settings → Accounts and backup → Manage accounts, and turn off Find My Mobile in Settings → Security and privacy → Find My Mobile. Sign out of your Google account the same way. Then go to Settings → General management → Reset → Factory data reset to wipe the device. Once it's reset and unlocked from every account, ship it in free with insured shipping and get paid after testing, by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or check. Full steps and edge cases are covered in our data erasure protocols.