Galaxy Z Fold 6 owners report paint peeling off phones with anodized finish that shouldn’t peel off

People continue to find manufacturing defects in the latest Samsung devices, and recent reports suggest that the high-end devices Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Paint flaking that led Samsung to blame third-party chargers.

Last week, several different Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 owners to have Reported on the r/GalaxyFold subreddit that Paint is peeling off Their new $1,900 foldable phone, Ledger Control.

It would be annoying if any phone had a paint peeling issue, but it’s hard for Samsung to accept this. charges around two thousand dollars for basic level Z Fold 6.

Surprisingly, Samsung support page Here’s a page that blames paint flaking on third-party chargers and some accessories that can connect to the phone:

“Samsung devices and accessories undergo rigorous testing to ensure they are safe and function properly before they are released to the public. However, if a user attempts to use a third-party product that is incompatible with a Samsung device, there is a risk of inadvertent damage to the device, such as chipping paint.”

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The page also notes that an improperly grounded charger can create “leakage current,” which can affect the anodization of the metal in the phone and “delaminate” the paint. The company recommends using official Samsung chargers to avoid such an issue. It would be nice if Samsung still bundled its new phones with official chargers.

The page also notes that Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) massagers can cause paint issues. Apparently, stray current can occur here, and Samsung recommends placing the phone away from you so it “doesn’t touch any part of your body.” So, er, don’t hold your phone during the treatment.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a new matte finish, but it’s strange that a charger would give it so many problems, especially after all those “rigorous tests”.

Accordingly Aluminum Anodizers CouncilAnodizing is an electrochemical process in which aluminum oxide is applied to a metal surface that is “completely integrated with the underlying aluminum substrate, so it will not crack or peel.”

If the Z Fold 6 is anodized as Samsung claims, the paint shouldn’t peel off of the phones. On the contrary, the defect you will see will be scratches or marks on the phone, indicating low durability.

Samsung had issues with quality control for devices launched at its Unpacked event in July. The event also introduced the following products: Galaxy Watch UltraThe smart watch also Reports of flaking polish and at least one report poorly aligned clock face.

Before these reports, Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 pre-orders cancelled Due to manufacturing issues, including uneven gaps, inconsistent finishes, and ear tips tearing. Our review sample showed misaligned stitching, but The buds worked fine on their own..

Like other manufacturing defects we’ve reported before, the few reports aren’t a trend, but we’ve seen Samsung suffer from quality control issues with its latest products this summer.