In the Unpacked 2022 showcase, Samsung revealed its two new foldable smartphones, Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4. Both phones significantly improve over their predecessors in areas such as build, display, camera, battery, and customization.
Claiming foldable phones have now fully transitioned from conceptual devices to real ones, Samsung took credit for ushering the industry into this period. Dr. TM Roh, the Samsung Electronics President, said, “We’ve successfully transformed this category from a radical project to a mainstream device lineup enjoyed by millions worldwide.”
As per the South Korean firm, Z Flip4 focuses on compactness and customization, whereas Z Fold4 is aimed at boosting productivity and providing “Samsung’s most comprehensive smartphone experience to date.” Below, you can check out specifications, price range, and release information for these foldables.
Z Flip4 specs and price
| Display | Primary screen: 6.7-inch FHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Cover screen: 1.9-inch, Super AMOLED |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm octa-core) |
| RAM & Storage | 8GB+512GB, 8GB+256GB, 8GB+128GB |
| Camera | 12MP wide-angle camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera, 10MP selfie camera |
| OS | Android 12 (One UI 4.1.1) |
| Network | 5G, LTE 1 nano SIM, 1 eSIM |
| Battery | 3,700mAh |
| Charging | 50% charge in ~30mins Supports Super Fast Charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus+, IPX8 |
| Weight | 187g |
| Colors | Graphite, Blue, Bora Purple, Pink Gold |
| Price | $999 (expected for base variant) |
Besides the aforementioned high-end specs, Z Flip offers FlexCam, which unlocks a range of camera possibilities. When the phone is partially folded, you can use this feature to capture videos hands-free and even to take group selfies at different angles. Moreover, this feature is optimized for use with Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Samsung has also tried to enhance the usability of the cover screen this time. You can now capture high-quality pictures and videos without ever unfolding the phone, thanks to the Quick Shot feature. The cover screen
Z Fold4 specs and price
| Display | Primary screen: 6.7-inch QXGA+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Cover screen: 6.2-inch HD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm octa-core) |
| RAM & Storage | 12GB+1TB, 12GB+512GB, 12GB+256GB |
| Camera | 50MP wide-angle camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera, 10MP telephoto camera, 10MP selfie camera, 4MP under-display camera |
| OS | Android 12L (One UI 4.1.1) |
| Network | 5G, LTE Up to 2 nano SIM, 1 eSIM |
| Battery | 4,400mAh |
| Charging | 50% charge in ~30mins Supports Super Fast Charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus+, IPX8 |
| Weight | 263g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Beige, Graygreen |
| Price | $1,799 (expected for base variant) |
On top of the features above, the ZFold4 introduces an Android experience curated for the big screens with Android 12L. New additions such as a revamped taskbar and various swipe gestures make for improved multitasking and productivity. A collaborative effort with Google and Microsoft means useful features such as drag-and-drop are intuitively supported on Fold4. Plus, the S Pen further enhances the PC-like functionality that Fold4 aims to deliver.
As of now, there’s little information about the release of these products. However, the pre-reserve (pre-order) facility is available right now. If you are having trouble choosing between Z Flip3 and Z Flip4 or between Z Fold3 and ZFold4, here’s a direct comparison to help you decide.
