Here they are: the most important folding flagships to launch this year, at least if you live outside China (what more variety). Is it finally time to buy your first leaflet? Or are you looking to upgrade an existing one? Of course, some of you are already starting to type “I don’t want a leaflet” – don’t worry, you will have your say too.
For a more detailed look at the new leaflets, take a look at our hands-on review. We also have pricing information for the US and Europe, and you can check out the infographics and promotional videos to get a quick glimpse of the new gadgets.
Infographic for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4
How has the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 changed compared to the Z Fold3? It uses wider and shorter screens (by a few millimeters, but still), keeping the dimensions mostly the same (slightly smaller, actually). Most noticeable is the improvement in the camera with a new 50MP sensor in the main module (12MP) and a 10MP telephoto lens with a longer focal length (3x magnification instead of 2x). We haven’t had a chance to test them yet, that’s something we’ll have to wait for in the review.
Either way, the phone features the faster Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a faster version of Samsung’s 25W charging (the 4,400mAh battery goes from zero to 50% in 30 minutes). Furthermore, there are some improvements in the use of apps on the large 7.6 “internal display and in Flex mode, although they will probably also arrive at the previous model.
As our pricing tables show, the Galaxy Z Fold4 starts at $ 1,800 / € 1,800, the same as last year’s Z Fold3. Will you get one? Note: If the poll widget below doesn’t work for you, try casting your vote here.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 brings a couple of important updates. It has a larger battery, 3,700mAh vs 3,300mAh, which is also the same battery size as the small S22. And the charging has been upgraded to 25W (from 15W). Seeing how battery life has been a major issue with Z Flip phones so far, this may be the biggest change.
However, you get the same 6.7-inch FHD + 120Hz internal display, the same 1.9-inch display of coverage. The camera configuration still has two 12 MP (wide + ultra wide) modules, but the wide-angle one has a much larger sensor (1 / 1.76 “with 1.8 µm pixels, compared to 1 / 2.55” 1.4 µm). Samsung says the new sensor captures 65% more light.
Enjoyed the move to Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, if only because the 888 wasn’t too kind to batteries.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
The Galaxy Z Flip4 debuts at $ 1,000 / € 1,100 for the regular version (8 / 128GB) and $ 1,040 / € 1,200 for the Bespoke Edition (8 / 256GB). Note that in the US there is a temporary promotion that gives you a free memory upgrade (this also applies to the Z Fold4). As for the European price, it went up by € 50 compared to last year.
Can the Z Flip4 convince you to go back to the clamshell lifestyle? You can also vote using this link if the poll widget below is giving you trouble.
Normally, we would point to competing designs, but there isn’t much available outside of China. For example, Honor hasn’t said if and when Magic V will be available globally. The Moto Razr 2022 and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 were unveiled today, but still only with details for the launch in China. As for the leaflets of Google and Apple, for now it is just rumors.
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