Samsung unveiled a bevy of new tech at its virtual Galaxy Unpacked event last week. In total the tech giant dropped five new gadgets: Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Here’s what the experts say you need to know about the Galaxy Z Flip 4.
Samsung’s super cool and ultra compact foldable is now in its fourth generation and it’s ready for consumers of all walks of life. It largely builds off the more modern and boxy design that the previous Z Flip 3 ushered in, and spices things up with improved cameras, a bigger battery and more functionality.
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is a modern day flip phone that looks somewhat like a thick square, especially when closed, with an all-glass build and a 1.9-inch Cover Screen. This display, while tiny—we still wish it filled the whole front—can still pack a punch. It will:
- Display notifications
- Act as a viewfinder for selfies or live streaming
- Allow quick reply to messages
- Control smart home gadgets
Flipping the Z Flip 4 open unveils the 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex display. It has all the specs, including a 120Hz refresh rate, that you’d expect from a $1,000 phone in 2022. In our testing, colors were vibrant and offered great clarity. It was also buttery smooth when swiping between apps and streaming videos.
And the internal main screen does indeed fold open and give you access to more of what you expect to do on a smartphone. From responding to messages, taking video calls, checking email, scrolling through social feeds and much more. The Z Flip 4 is running Android 12 out of the box with Samsung’s One UI, and it’s kind of the classic Galaxy mobile experience. There’s a skin throughout, Bixby is deeply integrated and you can easily split the screen with two apps.
This folding screen also has a 10-megapixel selfie camera built into the top. The main cameras live on the back (or the front when closed) next to the Cover Screen. Like the S22 family, the Z Flip 4 boasts a 12-megapixel wide and 12-megapixel ultra wide camera setup. These feature larger sensors which should lead to better low light performance and sport some new camera features, like an improved portrait mode.
Additionally, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 supports 5G networks in the U.S. thanks to mmWave and Sub-6 antennas. Powering the Z Flip 4 is the latest in processing tech, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor with 8GB of RAM. And it’s powered by a 3,700mAh battery that should last all day and is larger than the battery in the Z Flip 3.
You can get the Galaxy Z Flip 4 in four main colors — Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold or Blue — or opt for the Z Flip 4 Bespoke Edition in which you can customize the front, back, and hinge panels.
Preorder The Galaxy Z Flip 4
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 starts at $999.99 for a 128GB model and comes in Bora Purple, Pink Gold, Blue or Graphite. If you preorder through August 25th you can score up to $900 off with a trade-in, as well as a ring or silicone strap case and memory upgrade for free.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 in Pink gold, Blue, Graphite, or Bora Purple (starting at $999; samsung.com)
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