Samsung launches new Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4
Samsung has announced the latest generation of its foldable smartphones with the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4.
The tech giant noted that the devices will be coming to South Africa.
Let's take a closer look at the specifications of these devices:
The Galaxy Z Flip 4
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The new Galaxy Z Flip features a few improvements from its predecessor: a bigger battery, a slimmer hinge, and a cover screen with improved functionality.
Samsung has also partnered with Meta to improve the optimization of apps like Facebook and Instagram for the foldable format.
The device features a 6.7-inch foldable FHD+ AMOLED main display with a 120Hz refresh rate. On the cover, it has a 1.9-inch Super AMOLED display where you can view notifications and camera previews.
It also features three camera lenses which are the selfie camera that is a 10MP, while the main camera includes a 12MP wide-angle lens and a 12MP ultrawide-angle lens.
| OS | Android 12 |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9mm Folded: 84.9 x 71.9 x 17.1mm 187g |
| Display | Unfolded: 6.7-inch 2,640 x 1080 OLED with 120Hz refresh rate Folded: 1.9-inch 260 x 512 OLED with 120Hz refresh rate |
| CPU | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear camera | 12MP + 12MP |
| Front camera | 10MP |
| Ports | USB-C 3.2 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Protection Rating | IPX8 water resistance |
| Battery | 3,700mAh |
| Biometrics | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner |
The Galaxy Z Fold 4
The Samsung Galaxy Fold 4 features a vertical fold down the middle and according to Samsung, is its lightest and strongest Fold device yet due to a redesign of the hinge.
The Fold 4’s external display is also wider with an aspect ratio of 23.1:9 as opposed to the narrower 25:9 ratio on the Z Fold 3. It also weighs about 20g less than its predecessor.
The device also features S-Pen stylus compatibility, with a 7.6-inch AMOLED 2X display. This wider display brings the screen size closer to that of a small tablet.
Its main feature change is found in the camera as it features a 50MP wide-angle lens with Optical Image Stabilisation, a 12MP ultrawide-angle lens and a 10MP telephoto lens for its main camera.
| OS | Android 12 |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3mm Folded: 155.1 x 67.1 x 15.8mm 254g |
| Displays | Unfolded: 7.6-inch 2,176 x 1,812 OLED with 120HZ refresh rate Folded: 6.2-inch 2,316 x 904 OLED with 120Hz refresh rate |
| CPU | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Rear camera | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP |
| Front camera | 10MP on exterior display + 4MP under-display |
| Ports | USB-C 3.2 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Protection rating | IPX7 water resistance |
| Battery | 4,400mAh |
| Biometrics | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner |
Pricing
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a recommended price starting at R21,999.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 starts at a recommended price of R37,999.
Pre-orders open on 10 August, with the devices arriving in-store on 1 September. The Z Flip 4 will offer storage options in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB, whereas the Fold 4 will be available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
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