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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Galaxy Z Flip 4: Specifications

Before we start the comparison, let’s take a quick look at the spec sheet to see how they stack up against each other: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Specs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Build

Gorilla Glass Food Plus Armored aluminum frame IPX8

Gorilla Glass Food Plus Armored aluminum frame IPX8

Dimensions & Weight

Folded: 67.1 x 155.1 x 14.2- 15.8mm Unfolded: 130.1 x 155.1 x 6.3 mm 263 gr

Folded: 84.9 x 71.9 x 15.9-17.1 mm Unfolded: 165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm 187 gr

Display

Cover Screen: 6.2 inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display Aspect ratio 24.5:9 2268 x 832 120 Hz Internal screen: 7.6 inch QXGA+ Dynamic -AMOLED 2X screen Aspect ratio 22.5:18 2208 x 1768 120 Hz

Cover Screen: 1.9-inch Super AMOLED 260 x 512 pixels Internal screen: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7 inches 1080 x 2640 (426 PPI) 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate 1200 nits

SoC Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 RAM & Storage 12GB + 256GB 12GB + 512GB 12GB + 1TB

8GB + 128GB 8 GB + 256 GB 8 GB + 512 GB

Battery charging

4,400 mAh Support 25W fast charging Support 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging No charger included

3,700 mAh Support 25W fast charging Support 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging No charger included

Security Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Rear Camera(s)

12MP ultra-wide, f/2.2 ultra-wide, 123-degree FoV 50MP wide, f/1.8, Dual Pixel AF, OIS 10MP telephoto lens, 3x optical zoom

Main: 12MP f/1.8, 1.4μm, OIS Secondary: 12MP ultra-wide, f/2.2, FOV 123°

Front camera(s)

10MP front selfie camera 4MP under-display selfie camera on the front

Port(s) USB Type-C USB Type-C Stereo Audio Speakers Stereo Speakers Connectivity

4X4 EXCEPT, 7CA, LAA, LTE Cat.20 SA/NSA 5G (Sub6/mmWave) Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 NFC

4X4 EXCEPT, 7CA, LAA, LTE Cat.20 SA/NSA 5G (Sub6/mmWave) Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 NFC

Software

One UI 4.1.1 based on Android 12L Four Android OS upgrades were promised Promise of five years of security patches

One UI 4.1 based on Android 12 Four Android OS upgrades were promised Promise of five years of security patches

Design and projection

The overall form factor and design, as we mentioned earlier, is where these two phones differ the most. Both phones can comfortably be used as smartphones, but the overall experience will be quite different. Where the Galaxy Z Fold 4 starts as a standard smartphone that opens like a book into a tiny tablet, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 starts as a tiny pocket device that turns into a standard-sized smartphone. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the powerhouse, while the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is almost like a fashion accessory. The latter also comes in more fun shades like blue, gold, gray and purple, while the Galaxy Z Fold 4 comes in more professional-looking black, burgundy, gray-green and beige. Samsung also lets you mix and match a handful of colors and really customize your Galaxy Z Flip 4 for an extra cost for the Bespoke Edition. This isn’t even an option for the Galaxy Z Fold 4, so keep that in mind. Both phones are equally durable as both use Gorilla Glass Victus Plus on the outside along with Aluminum Armor frame. The internal folding screen on both phones is also said to be stronger now, but that’s something we’ll have to test over time. You get the same IPX8 rating with both phones, so there are no differences. The 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card slot are also missing from both devices. That’s pretty much everything you need to know about the design of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. You don’t even need to look at the dimensions on the spec sheet to tell which one is more compact and more suitable for those with small hands. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is the one to go for if you don’t want to carry a huge flip in your pocket. But if you value productivity and multitasking more and don’t mind carrying around a heavy device, then the Galaxy Z Fold 4 might be for you. As for the screen, you get two screens on both phones — there’s an outer cover screen and an inner fold-out panel. However, the physical dimensions of screens vary greatly. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a tiny 1.9-inch Super AMOLED panel on the outside that’s only good for quick glances at some important notifications and menu options. The Galaxy Z Fold 4, on the other hand, has a much larger 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz display with a resolution of 2,316 x 904 pixels. Both phones flip open to reveal a significantly larger display than the one on the outside. Inside the Galaxy Z Flip 4’s case is a 6.7-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,640 x 1,080 pixels. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 goes above and beyond once again by revealing a massive 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with support for a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a resolution of 2,176 x 1,812. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is perfect for those who want to do more with their smartphone. It runs Android 12L to offer more productivity tools. It also supports Samsung’s S Pen, although you’ll have to buy it separately and there’s also no place to store it on the device itself. Again, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a smaller footprint overall, which is why it has a relatively smaller screen. It’s a solid choice if you want a simple phone for everyday use, but it can’t beat the productivity of the Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Internal hardware and cameras

Both foldables in this comparison use Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. This new chip is more advanced than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 found inside other Samsung flagships this year like the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Galaxy Z Fold 4, however, has more RAM to help with multitasking. It comes with 12GB of RAM, while the Galaxy Z Flip 4 tops out at 8GB. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 also has twice the maximum storage space. It can be purchased with up to 1TB of storage, while the Galaxy Z Flip 4 only comes with a maximum of 512GB of storage. You won’t get any difference in the performance of the two phones, really. Both are powered by the same chipset which also happens to be the best in the business. That said, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 definitely offers better productivity tools. The larger screen paves the way for a better multitasking experience. You can also use the S Pen with the Galaxy Z Fold 4, making it even better for everyday workloads. Thanks to the larger footprint, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 also manages to squeeze in a larger battery. You get a 4,400mAh battery inside the larger foldable as opposed to a relatively smaller 3,700mAh unit inside the Galaxy Z Flip 4. You can expect the Galaxy Z Fold 4 to last longer between charges compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 4, but It probably won’t be much, considering how the Fold also has larger screens. Both phones only support 25W wired charging, so it’s safe to say that Samsung still lags behind the competition when it comes to charging speeds. You can, however, charge both wirelessly, so keep that in mind. In terms of optics, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a triple camera setup while the Galaxy Z Flip 4 only has two cameras on the back. The larger Fold has a 50MP wide-angle camera along with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 will give you two 12MP sensors on the back, one with a wide-angle lens and the other with an ultra-wide angle lens. The Galaxy Z Fold 4, as you might have guessed, is the clear winner here as it offers a more versatile camera setup. We weren’t able to take the same set of photos using both phones for a side-by-side comparison, but we’ll show individual camera samples below for you to check out. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 happens to have two selfie cameras — there’s a 10MP sensor on the cover’s outer screen in addition to a 4MP sensor hidden under the folding screen inside. The 4MP under-display sensor still isn’t that good, so we recommend using the 10MP in-display selfie camera for all practical purposes. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 only has a single 10MP selfie camera, which is the same as the one found on the outer cover of the Fold 4. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a slight advantage when it comes to video recording as well. You can shoot 8K video at up to 24 fps with the Galaxy Z Fold 4, but both phones can also shoot 4K video at 60 fps. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Camera Samples: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Camera Samples:

Software

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 runs Android 12L, making it the first Samsung phone to do so. Android 12L is the updated version of Android 12 on a big screen. Hence, it improves the experience of using devices with larger screens. UI tweaks in Android 12L include a two-column interface, a dedicated taskbar for multitasking, and more. As part of One UI 4.1.1, you get a bunch of these extra features on the Galaxy Z Fold 4. There’s a taskbar at the bottom of the screen, you can launch up to three apps at once, you can …