Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4: Better Than Their Predecessors?

On this week's Orbital podcast, we discuss Samsung's latest foldable smartphones in detail — from software to build quality and pricing.

By David Delima | Updated: 12 August 2022 19:05 IST

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4: Better Than Their Predecessors?

Photo Credit: Gadgets 360/Roydon Cerejo

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (pictured) and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 — the company's latest foldable smartphones — were launched on August 10 and are set to hit stores in the coming weeks. With the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, Samsung's next generation of foldables have brought iterative upgrades over the previous generations. While there aren't major upgrades over the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 that were launched last year, the South Korean firm has made some noteworthy changes to the hardware and software of the latest foldable phones.

On this week's episode of Gadgets 360 podcast Orbital, host Akhil Arora talks to Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo who is reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Senior Reviewer Sheldon Pinto. We discuss various aspects of Samsung's foldable smartphones, and how its offerings have evolved over the years.

It's been a year since we last discussed Samsung's Galaxy Z series smartphones on the Gadgets 360 podcast. This year, customers looking for foldable smartphones still have limited options, from a handful of companies. Samsung has introduced minor upgrades on the latest models over their predecessors, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, which were launched a year ago. The company has already shipped millions of Galaxy Z series phones, revealing a sizable demand for these considerably expensive handsets.

This year, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4 is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus Plus on the outer screen, while the inner screen still sports a crease which isn't very noticeable, according to Roydon. Both phones are powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, which offers better efficiency and less thermal throttling.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4 First Look: Iterative Upgrades

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is equipped with upgraded cameras, which are comparable to the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus, and feels much lighter than its predecessor, according to Roydon. Meanwhile, both phones offer charging similar to the flagship phones that made their debut this year.

The displays on both handsets support a variable refresh rate, which could bring improved battery life. The company says the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will offer improved battery life compared to the Galaxy Z Flip, thanks to a larger battery.

Pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is expected to be lower than the Galaxy Z Fold 4, based on the company's pricing in the US and how their predecessors were priced in India. A strong US dollar might make these smartphones a little more expensive in India. Samsung has already announced that pre-booking for the handsets will begin in India on August 16, but there's no word on when they will go on sale in the country.

You can listen to all of that in detail and more in our episode by hitting the play button on the Spotify player embedded above.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Very good build quality, IPX8 rated
Software optimised for multitasking
Very good system and gaming performance
All-day battery life
Improved main, telephoto cameras

Bad
Still a bit bulky when folded
Expensive

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review

Display (Primary) 7.60-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 4-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 12L

Resolution 2176x1812 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Vibrant folding display
Excellent build quality
Compact when folded
Top-tier performance
Water-resistant design

Bad
Cover screen functionality is still limited

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review

Display (Primary) 6.70-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 3700mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2640 pixels

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