Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Review: The fun foldable gets refined

Samsung is one of the most popular phone companies in the world, and their latest phone, the Galaxy Z Flip4, has quickly become a favourite. This phone is perfect for those who want an old-fashioned flip phone design but with a better Android experience. The Galaxy Z Flip4 was launched globally on August 26, 2022. Let’s see more details about Galaxy Z Flip4.

Key Features of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

Design
One of the great perks of Flip is that it is easily folded in half and will fit well into tiny areas. With Flip4’s new matte finish, it will be less worrisome for anyone to put the phone on top of adjacent items, or boxes of snack food, for example.

Although the primary screen size of the Flip4 is the same as that of its predecessor Flip 3, Samsung has managed to miniaturise its external dimensions. When the phone is folded, the logo-engraved hinge does not protrude quite as much as it did on the previous model; with a folded height reduced by 1.5 mm, thanks to the slimmer bezels.

There’s still a notable gap where the screen bends inward where the screen could be scratched or damaged. Like the Flip 3, Samsung also added the IPX8 water resistance feature, which is an impressive feature in the ever-growing foldable phone market.

In practical use, Flip4 proved capable of repelling scratches and scrapes over its gecko and metal frame, with a potentially minor resistance coming from dust particles.

Displays
The Flip4 is difficult to categorise due to its unique screen. It entails a diagonal measurement of 6.7 inches, and its surface aspect ratio of 22:9 makes it narrower and longer than most phones. Just like the usual Samsung mobile device, the Flip4 delivers rich colours and razor-sharp details, and you will surely love the 120-Hz refresh rate.

However, you may face a little issue with the viewing angles if you fold the phone slightly. But, looking straight will make everything clear.

The foldable dynamic AMOLED 2X display with HDR10+ and 1200 nits at peak will give you a smooth experience. Moreover, the 1080 x 2640 pixels resolution with ~426 PPI density will give you a soothing video-watching experience. The cover display comes with 260 x 512 pixels Gorilla Glass Victus+ and Super AMOLED 1.9 inches.

The cover display will be a great use to play music, and the display contains a default play button that will start the last song you listened to.

Cameras
There are three cameras on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, which at first glance resemble those on the Z Flip 3. Samsung has stated that a 12MP primary sensor on its latest Galaxy Z Flip4 enhances contrast by 65% from the one found on other Galaxy Z Flip 3 models. The 12MP ultrawide camera portrays the same feature as the 10 MP internal selfie cam the phone has. And the software has not changed notably compared to its old model.

The display’s 10MP (corresponding to f/2.4) punch-hole sensor sits in a central space, while the two sensors located above the cover are an OIS-supported main 12MP (corresponding to f/1.8) sensor and a 12MP (corresponding to f/2.2) ultrawide.

The apertures between Flip 3 and Flip4 are largely identical, and the only difference in the primary 12MP camera sensor is observed to be a slight widening, which improves the picture quality even more. The rest of the hardware and features remain identical to the Flip 3.

In addition to that, video digital image stabilisation (VDIS) and optical image stabilisation (OIS) are both improved with the introduction of the FlexCam mode; when the phone is held like the 1990s camcorder, the bezel swings to a 90-degree angle.

Performance
The Qualcomm Snapdragon and Exynos processors in many of Samsung’s first-class-brand products can be differentiated by performance, camera behaviour, and other attributes. Fortunately, none of your Exynos chips can be found in the new Galaxy Z Flip4 foldable phones, so performance will be more consistent wherever you are in the world.

While the Flip4 prioritises compactness over productivity, it does not reduce the Qualcomm 8 Plus’s performance. The chip found in the Android flagships Asus releases this year, such as the Zenfone 9, and the Taiwanese company’s gaming behemoth, the ROG Phone 6, is the same as what’s found in Android flagships by other device producers.

The phone offers 8GM RAM across all the variations, while the internal memory features 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage. As with the Flip 3, the new model begins with 128GB of non-expandable (but speedy) UFS 3.1 storage, which boosts the phone’s speed.

Considering Flip 3 has already proven itself to be a valuable device, Z Flip4 should excel at satisfying the existing user base for many years to come. Additionally, Samsung’s promise of four years of Android OS updates and five years of security updates with the Z Flip4 makes a better long-term investment in a smartphone than most other flagships.

Battery
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 comes with a 3,700mAH battery which is an improvement from the Flip 3’s 3,300mAh. You will get a 25W wired charging feature alongside the 15W wireless charging capability. Also, it is equipped with 4.5W reverse wireless charging features. So, you may get a day-long battery life with moderate use.

Price of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Although Flip4 has launched globally, the Bangladeshi market will not get the phone right away. Samsung Bangladesh is taking preorders now. The price for the Bangladeshi market is not fixed yet, and the phone starts at $999 or BDT 95,393 ($1= BDT 95.49)

Final words
The Galaxy Z Flip4 has a 6.7-inch display and is powered by a Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 octa-core processor. It has several strengths, such as design, processor, and displays, that make it the perfect choice for stylish users. Its impressively compact design aims to offer standard performance. On the whole, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is the obvious choice for those after a clamshell foldable right now.