The Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 are on sale this month.
They feature updated hardware, including better processors, cameras, and a more durable chassis.
Both phones also boast a bevy of new software features.
Samsung has introduced its new Galaxy Z Flip 4 (left) and Galaxy Z Fold 4 (right).Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Its everything you expect from a Samsung phone launch, but with bendable screens.
Samsung updated the design on the Z Flip 4 only a tiny bit.
It has a smaller hinge and is relatively thinner throughout, though the bezels around the rim seem unchanged.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 is a delight.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Samsung says its 0.3mm smaller and 1.6mm shorter, making it feel less narrow than its predecessor.
The Z Flip 4 still comes pre-lined with a screen protector to help maintain the flexible display.
Samsung says the Flip 4s display is 45% stronger than the last model.
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 opens up into a regular-sized flat phone.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Its also IPX8 water resistant.
The display has a 120Hz refresh rate, which is about standard for Android smartphones at this price point.
The Z Flip 4s front Cover Display hasnt changed from last year.
Samsung has added new camera features to the Cover Screen on the Z Flip 4.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Regardless, the Cover Screen is still plenty capable.
Samsung added features like upgraded Quick Shot abilities with the primary cameras, including an accessible portrait mode.
The Z Flip 4 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip with 8GB of RAM.
Samsung’s Z Flip 4 features a dual primary camera system.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Technically, the chip inside is an upgrade to the flagship Galaxy S22 series.
But the Z Flip 4 is only available with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.
Itll be interesting to see what battery life is like on the Galaxy Z Flip 4.
The Z Flip 4 will come in four main colors, though a Bespoke program is also available if you want to customize your own.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Its nothing compared to whatOnePlusis hawking with its SuperVOOC technology.
Theres also a 10-MP selfie camera with an 80-degree FoV and an f/2.4 aperture.
Samsung claims its primary camera sensor is about 65% brighter than the last Z Flip release.
The Z Fold 4 looks like a regular smartphone from the front.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Ill be pitting them against the Galaxy S22+ for comparison in my review.
Despite the notable improvements, the Z Flip 4s hinge mechanism doesnt seem much different from its predecessors.
The accessory offerings are also a little different this time around.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 folds outward to reveal a tablet-style device on the inside.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
The Fold looks like a regular smartphone from the front.
Both the inside and outside have 120Hz adaptive refresh rates.
The company also built this equipment to be more durable, and its rated IPX8 for water resistance.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a rear-facing three-camera system.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Like the Galaxy Z Flip 4, Samsung opted for the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.
But this gadget comes with 12GB of RAM, which will better accommodate the bigger screen.
Its available with up to 1TB of internal storage.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 features a Taskbar that makes it easier to drag and drop windows into split-screen mode as needed.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
The cameras are more in line with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, at least in capacity.
Like the S22 Ultra, the Z Fold 4 has five cameras.
The primary camera offers 30x Space Zoom, which is fancy terminology for digital zoom.
Itll be interesting to see how these cameras compare to the S22+ andS22 Ultra.
Samsung has improved some of the interface elements on the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
Google is still working on tuning Android in a way that plays more nicely with tablets.
One UI populates a Taskbar at the bottom that looks much like the one on Windows 10/11.
This will be my first time wielding the Galaxy Z Fold-style of smartphone.
Ive been eager to get my hands on a gear that can take advantage of Androids new tricks.
Im also curious to see if a smartphone can truly double as a tablet-style gear in a pinch.
Things to look forward to!
There will be an exclusive burgundy color available online at Samsung.com.
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