Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: A Powerful Foldable

Over the previous four years, the foldable smartphone industry has gone from near-death due to the original introduction of the Galaxy Fold to a portfolio that has captured the imagination of millions of buyers worldwide.

In this regard, Samsung has paved the way, leveraging its brand appeal and massive marketing spending to propel the Galaxy Z range out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

It took almost three years for such a foldable phone to be recognized mainstream enough to appeal to millions of people, and even then, it was the Galaxy Z Flip 3 last year that did it.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 was very close to becoming an excellent device that anybody searching for a flagship would be happy to recommend, but it fell short in crucial areas.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 provides improvements in many places, demonstrating that little changes may have a significant impact.

So today, we are here with a complete rundown of Galaxy Z Fold 4 for all the fold lovers out there.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Design Changes

The design of this phone is substantially identical to that of the other Galaxy Foldable phones. There are no extensive design alterations. However, it does have minor enhancements when compared to its brothers.

This time, the phone has a robust body and a narrow hinge—it weighs around 263 grams, which is appropriate given its design. In terms of color, the gadget is available in Gray-green, Phantom Black, and Beige.

The smartphone has a 7.6-inch primary display with a screen-to-body ratio of over 91%. It boasts a QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with a 2K display of 2176x1812px and 374ppi pixel density. In addition, the display updates at 120Hz and is HDR10+ certified for improved image quality.

On the other hand, the foldable Galaxy phone has a 6.2-inch cover screen with a punch-hole notch and a display of 2316x904px with a pixel density of 402ppi.

The new Fold 4 weighs 9.28 ounces compared to 9.55 ounces for Fold 3, which means that Fold 4 is slightly lighter in weight than Fold 3.

Specifications and Features

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 offers quality hardware and almost every feature you'd expect from a flagship device. Given the price of $2,499 AUD, there are a few places where we'd want to see changes, but overall, it has the headline specifications sheet you'd expect from any top-of-the-line smartphone.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is backed by the newest Snapdragon 8 plus Gen 1 CPU and comes with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM.

The 1TB storage choice is new to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 (the previous generation only provided the first two storage options) and will satisfy anyone who needs a large amount of storage for media or snaps a lot of images.

There are many other specifications worth mentioning, like last year's model. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 has IPX8 dust and water resistance, which adds to its durability, and it runs Android 12L, which was created with the folding form factor in mind.

There are several sensors, including a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the Galaxy Z Fold 4, that one should be able to slide down on to see your notifications.

Battery

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 battery has the same capacity(4,400 mAH) as the battery in the Fold 3.

It was expected that the pairing of Android 12L and the Snapdragon 8 plus Gen 1 chipset would result in longer battery life. Battery life is somewhat longer, though not significantly so.

The Fold 4 can last most of the day on a single charge. Fortunately, charging the Fold 4 takes only a few minutes. After 30 minutes of charging, the Fold 4's battery charges from 20% to 73%.

Camera

Regarding cameras, the Galaxy Z Fold series is no longer a step behind the Galaxy S series. It addresses the one flaw we all experience with foldable phones and features a camera that competes with the likes of the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

The Fold 4 employs the same camera technology as the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus.

It begins with a 50MP primary camera with a 23% sharper sensor, which should lead to better indoor shots. A 12MP ultra-wide lens and a 10MP camera with 3x optical zoom and 30x Space Zoom are also included.

The phone sports a 10MP selfie camera on the front and a 4MP sensor on the right side of the 7.6-inch display.

You'll be able to use Nightography capabilities for improved low-light photographs, just like the Galaxy S22.

With Flex mode enabled, you can shoot images hands-free or use the Rear Cam selfie mode to take selfies with better rear cameras while previewing them on the cover display.

Finally, How much does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 cost?

The refurbished Samsung Fold 4 price starts at $1,429 AUD for the base variant. Most of the price is due to its ability to fold in half, but it also contains one of the most efficient and powerful CPUs in any Samsung refurbished phone.

This pricing also includes a sturdy structure and something most electronics lack: personality.

Although it is cheaper to trade in an older phone, here are your alternatives if you do not:

• 256 GB: $2,499 AUD
• 512 GB: $2,699 AUD
• 1 TB: $2,999 AUD

Wrapping Up!

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a worthy successor to the greatest folding phone. It can perform unlike any other phone, and the newest Fold allows you to accomplish more in less time.

Samsung (together with Google) deserves credit for upgrading the software experience with features such as the taskbar, improved drag-and-drop support, and more optimized programs for Flex mode and more giant screens in general. Also, the Galaxy Z Fold's camera setup is outstanding this time.

However, the $2649.33 price tag remains a significant barrier to acceptance, and although the design has improved, this is still the heaviest and largest phone on the market.

So, if you wish to join the foldable revolution and carry PC-like power in your pocket, you'll have to accept these two trade-offs.

As of today, this is the most excellent foldable phone available. Check Out Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Z Fold 4 to know the upgrades more.