On Wednesday, Samsung Romania announced the next generation of foldable smartphones: Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4. Many things have not changed from the third generation, but others have changed, such as the battery on the Z Flip, which has a larger capacity. The Z Flip4 weighs 187 grams, while the Z Fold4 weighs 263 grams.

The Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 are available for pre-order from August 10, with a commercial release on August 26. Prices for the Z Flip4 start at 5399 lei, and for the Z Fold4 – from 8899 lei.

Z Flip 4, watch and headphones (photo by HotNews)

The Z Flip4 is available in four color options, while the Z Fold4 is available in three options.

I was able to test the two phones for an hour during the preview. At first glance, the foldable screen feels solid and nice to the touch, and the phone has a solid, premium build that shows it’s come a long way since 2019. The hinge seems very strong and stays in any position. in. The brightness of the screen is excellent.

Z Fold 4 (photo by HotNews)

External dimensions compared to the third generation have not changed, small changes in weight: 4 grams more for Z Flip, 8 grams less for Z Fold. The highlight is the Z Flip4’s 3,700mAh battery, up from 3,300mAh in the Z Flip 3 (summer 2021 model).

Z Flip 4 (photo by HotNews)

In a longer test, it remains to be seen how the battery life will be, an element that left a lot to be desired in the Z Flip 3. The prices are not much different from last year, these phones will remain niche, but it is clear that sales of the Flip4 will be greater than the Z Fold4 , given the large difference in cost.

Z Fold 4 (photo by HotNews)

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

Main screen: 6.7 inches FHD+, Dynamic AMOLED, 120 Hz refresh rate, 2640 x 1080 resolution

Additional screen: 1.9 inches Super AMOLED

Main room:

– 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera F2.2, pixel size: 1.12 μm, viewing angle: 123˚

– 12MP wide-angle camera, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, pixel size: 1.8μm, FOV: 83˚

Front camera:

Selfie camera 10 MP, F2.4, pixel size: 1.22 μm, viewing angle: 80˚

Memory: 8 GB of RAM and three versions of internal memory: 128/256/512 GB

Battery: 3700 mAh, dual battery

Weight: 187 grams

Dimensions:

When folded: 71.9 x 84.9 x 17.1 mm (hinged) – 15.9 mm (folded)

Unfolded: 71.9 x 165.2 x 6.9 mm

Operating system Android 12, ONE UI 4.1.1

Price: from 5,399 lei

Technical characteristics of Samsung Galaxy ZFold4

Main screen: 7.6 inches QXGA, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Infinity Flex display, 120 Hz refresh rate and 2176 x 1812 resolution

Additional screen: 6.2 inches HD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, (2316 x 904, 23.1:9)

Triple Rear Camera:

– Ultra-wide-angle camera 12 MP, F2.2, pixel size: 1.12 μm, viewing angle: 123˚

– 50MP wide-angle camera, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚

– 10MP telephoto camera, PDAF, F2.4, OIS, Pixel size: 1.0 µm, FOV: 36˚

Camera under the display:

4 MP, F1.8, pixel size: 2.0 μm, field of view: 80˚

Front camera: 10 MP selfie camera, F2.2, pixel size: 1.22 µm, viewing angle: 85˚

Memory: 12 GB RAM with 256/512/1 TB memory versions, availability depends on the market

Battery: 4400 mAh

Weight: 263 grams

Dimensions:

Folded 67.1 x 155.1 x 15.8 mm (hinged) ~ 14.2 mm (folded)

Unfolded 130.1 x 155.1 x 6.3 mm

Operating system: Android 12, ONE UI 4.1.1

Price: from 8,899 lei

About Z Flip

Samsung says the Z Flip4 can be used for quality selfies right from the front screen with its main camera and advanced Quick Shot mode.

Z Flip 4 (photo by HotNews)

Z Flip4 is designed for hands-free operation, so users can do more without opening their phone. They can make calls, reply to messages, unlock the car or control the SmartThings Scene widget, all from the external screen.

The Z Flip4 features a premium design with a slimmer hinge, curved edges, a durable glass back and a glossy metal frame.

About Z Fold4

Samsung describes it as “the most powerful smartphone ever”, a smartphone designed for multitasking.

Z Fold 4 (photo by HotNews)

What Samsung says about multitasking on the Fold4

“The new taskbar looks like a computer and allows access to the user’s favorite and recently used programs. Multitasking is also more intuitive with new swipe gestures. You can instantly switch between full-screen apps and pop-up windows, or split the screen in half for more multitasking.”

What the company says about the cameras on the Z Fold4

“Galaxy Z Fold4 takes amazing photos and videos with an improved 50MP lens and 30x cosmic zoom. The new Z Fold4 features a variety of camera modes, including a larger zoom map in Capture View mode, Dual Preview and Rear Cam Selfie mode, designed to allow users to make the most of the smartphone’s unique shape and the flexibility it offers for capturing images. . Thanks to a larger pixel size, a 23% brighter sensor and improved processing power, users can capture sharp images even at night.”