Samsung’s Unpacked 2022 event is set to showcase the company’s latest foldable device, watch and Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds. The Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip lines have grown in popularity over the last few generations as the quality of design and functionality has improved.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 foldable phones are probably the most anticipated announcements at this year’s Unpacked event. Samsung is touting the latest iteration of its groundbreaking foldable phone with customizable form factors, a customized experience and upgraded performance. So let’s take a closer look at both the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 – refined, optimized and more durable
As you can see, the physical design is very similar to the Z Flip3, but Samsung has done a lot of things like slimmer hinges and straightened all edges to improve durability and the overall experience. improved.
Galaxy Z Flip 4 in 4 colors – Bora purple, graphite, pink gold, blue – It features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex main display with a 22:9 aspect ratio, up to 120Hz refresh rate and a native resolution of 2640 x 1080. There is also a 1.9 inch Super AMOLED cover screen with 260 x. 512 resolution accessible when the device is folded.
Also note that Samsung offers the Galaxy Z Flip4 Bespoke Edition. Customers can choose from a variety of glass and frame color options, with 75 combinations to choose from.
Powered by the new Z Flip4 is Qualcomm’s current flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform. This is paired with 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. Powering the device is a 3,700 mAh battery, and the entire shebang has his IPX8 rating for water and dust resistance.
As you’d expect from a top-of-the-line platform processor, the Z Flip4’s performance is impressive. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is also more power efficient than its predecessor, which should bode well for battery life.
Galaxy Z Flip4’s cameras include a 10MP selfie camera with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 12MP ultra-wide and wide-angle rear camera. The ultra-wide camera has an f/2.2 aperture, and the wide-angle camera has a brighter f/1.8 aperture, along with optical image stabilization and dual pixel autofocus.
The camera app looks familiar to anyone who’s ever used Samsung’s devices, but the Z Flip4 has a few additional wrinkles.
Partially folding the Z Flip4 activates the FlexCam, optimized to capture images and videos for social media platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook. Like previous generation Z Fold devices, the cover screen can also be used in conjunction with the main camera to use the QuickShot feature, capturing photos and videos while the Z Flip 4 is pointing at a subject. increase.
Galaxy Z Flip4 pre-orders start today, and customers who pre-order between August 10th and 25th can get a free upgrade to double the storage and up to Offer $900 off plus a silicone ring case or lanyard case.
The device will launch on August 26, 2022, with Z Flip4 pricing starting at $999.99.
Galaxy Z Fold4 – Premium foldable with big screen
Next, let’s take a look at the Galaxy Z Fold4. Samsung calls the new Z Fold4 its most powerful smartphone ever. This is not surprising given that these devices feature up to 1TB of storage and 12GB of memory with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor.
Like the Z Flip4, the Z Fold4 borrows design cues from the previous generation Z Fold device, but the Z Fold4 has also been improved to make it more durable.
The Galaxy Z Fold4’s front screen features a 6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a resolution of 2316 x 904 and an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz. The Galaxy Z Fold4 also features a brighter 7.6-inch QXGA+ main screen with a 2176 x 1812 resolution, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and a discreet under-display camera featuring a new scattered sub-pixel arrangement.
The rear camera has also been upgraded with a 30x space zoom, dual pixel AF, OIS, and a 50MP wide-angle shooter with f/1.8 aperture, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture, and a 10MP telephoto camera. increase. Cameras with PDAF, OIS, and f/2.4 aperture.
As you would expect from a flagship machine, performance is top-notch. It should also be mentioned that this is the first device powered by Android 12L, a special version of Android created and optimized by Google for large-screen devices, including foldable devices.
The new Taskbar feature provides a PC-like layout and gives users access to their favorite and recently used apps. Multitasking is improved with support for swipe gestures, allowing you to easily switch full-screen apps to pop-up windows or split screens.
All in all, the Galaxy Z Fold4 weighs 263g, has an IPX8 rating, and has a dual-cell 4,400 mAh battery.
The Galaxy Z Fold4 starts at $1,799.99 and comes in four colors. – It comes in grey-green, beige, phantom black, and burgundy, but the burgundy option is exclusive to Samsung.com. Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 provides the ultimate boost to the entire Galaxy Z series experience, ensuring users can play to the fullest all day long.
As for the ongoing partnership between Samsung and Qualcomm, both devices will feature the powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 offers super-smooth responsiveness and colorful HDR scenes with the best visual quality.
Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 feature advanced Snapdragon connectivity technology in 5G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for a fast and reliable connectivity experience. The Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF system offers incredible speed and efficiency, including support for 5G mmWave 4 for the fastest possible 5G cellular speeds. Both devices are powered by the latest FastConnect 6900, integrating premium Wi-Fi 6/6E 5 and advanced Bluetooth capabilities.
Today’s Unpacked event is scheduled to start at 9am ET and can be watched live on Samsung’s website.
