Galaxy Z Fold 6 display colors washed out? Some early buyers say so

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 just landed, and early users are raving about its record-breaking peak brightness. But hold on a sec, some folks are noticing a bit of a snag – the colors seem a tad washed out. Don’t worry, though, because this might not be a hardware issue, and there’s a good chance a simple fix can get your phone looking gorgeous.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6’s peak brightness of 2600 nits should make for an excellent viewing experience outdoors, right? Well, some early adopters are noticing that despite the brilliance, the colors on the new Galaxy Z Fold 6 are looking a bit washed out compared to its predecessors, the Fold 5 and even the Fold 4.

Some users are reporting that the colors, especially the blues and reds, appear muted and lack the punch seen on older models. Some describe the display as looking like it’s under a matte screen protector — definitely not what you’d expect from Samsung’s latest and greatest foldable.

This, however, isn’t the first time Samsung has faced such feedback. When the Galaxy S24 series was launched, many users noted similar issues with color accuracy. This stemmed from Samsung’s attempts to make the display more “natural” by default, and some users weren’t exactly thrilled.

Samsung responded by rolling out a software update to address the vividness and color saturation concerns. They acknowledged that users have different preferences and introduced a more customizable display setting to allow for a more natural or vibrant look, depending on personal taste. This is likely the same case with the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

So, what can you do if your Fold 6 feels a bit color-shy? Here’s the fix that worked for some users: Go into your Settings > Tap on Display > Look for Screen mode and make sure it’s on Vivid. Still not there? Head to Advanced settings (you might need to tap on “Show advanced settings” if it’s hidden), look for a Vividness slider and crank it all the way up. This should do the trick and get those colors poppin’ again. But if you’re still having trouble, playing around with the white balance settings might also help.

Given the feedback, it seems Samsung might have intentionally toned down the color saturation for a more natural and accurate display. This approach aligns with the changes made for the Galaxy S24 series, where a software update eventually provided users with more control over their display’s vividness.

So, if all else fails, remember Samsung is pretty good about listening to user feedback. Who knows, maybe a future update might bring back the super-saturated look some users prefer.