The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is one of two foldable smartphones from Samsung. This handset is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 4, the Z Flip 4 will be a clamshell foldable smartphone. It is expected to come with some upgrades compared to its predecessor, but its overall design language will be similar. Both of these phones are expected to launch in Q3 this year, more on that later.
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 was quite a popular smartphone for Samsung, and the Z Flip 4 is expected to be a more refined version of it. In this article, we’ll talk about various aspects of the device, as quite a lot of information surfaced thus far. This is the Galaxy Z Flip 4 preview article of sorts, based on rumors and leaks. That being said, let’s get started.
This article will be regularly updated with new information on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (this is a preview article) — both official teasers and credible leaks, rumors, and insider claims — as it becomes available in the run-up to the release of the upcoming Android smartphone. The last update was made on May 20, 2022.
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 will offer slightly different design with flat sides
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 will look somewhat similar to its predecessor, but with some changes. Its CAD-based renders already surfaced, so we know exactly what to expect. It will be a bit more squarish than its predecessor, thanks to flat sides. Samsung will make a similar change in that regard as it did to its Galaxy S22 series. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is getting the same change, to make the design consistent.
We’ll still get the two-tone design on the back, as the part where the cameras and secondary display are located will be black-colored. A side-facing fingerprint scanner will once again be a part of the package, and will double as a power/lock key. The volume up and down buttons will also sit on the right side. A Type-C USB port will sit at the bottom of the phone, along with its main speaker.
You’ll get two cameras on the back once again
Two cameras will be included on the back, and will once again be vertically-aligned. An LED flash will be located below them. Next to those cameras, you’ll get the secondary display. The phone will be made out of metal and glass, while it will be a bit smaller than its predecessor. It will be slightly shorter, narrower, and a bit thicker. The difference will be almost negligible in all categories, though. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is tipped to measure 165.1 x 71.9 x 7.2mm, vs the Galaxy Z Flip 3’s 166 x 72.2 x 6.9mm.
We are also expecting a different hinge to be implemented here, to decrease the crease on the phone’s display. We’re still not sure if it’s coming, though. You can expect it to offer water resistance, by the way.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ is tipped to fuel Samsung’s newest clamshell foldable
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 will, of course, ship with improved internals. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ is said to fuel this handset. That is Qualcomm’s upgraded Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, manufactured by TSMC. It will offer slightly better performance, and better battery consumption. On top of that, you can also look forward to better thermals. It will likely utilize 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and arrive in a couple of different (UFS 3.1) storage options.
Its cover display will be larger
What about its displays? Based on the information thus far, its main display will retain the same size, but its cover display will be larger. Its cover display is said to be “at least 2 inches large”, while the panel on the Z Flip 3 measures 1.9 inches. We still don’t know the exact size, though. Regarding its main panel, you can expect to get a 6.7-inch display. It will likely offer fullHD+ resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate. Yes, it will be an AMOLED panel.
A larger battery pack is also coming
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is expected to utilize a 3,700mAh battery. That is a considerable upgrade from a 3,300mAh battery pack included inside its predecessor. This information is quite accurate, by the way, as a reliable tipster seems to be entirely sure. What about charging? Well, you can expect an improvement in that regard. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is said to offer 25W fast charging, improved from 15W charging on the Z Flip 3. We’re not sure if wireless charging will also see an improvement, but it likely will not, which means you’ll get 10W wireless charging. Perhaps it goes up to 15W, we’ll see.
The Z Flip 4’s camera setup is somewhat of a mystery at this point
A lot of details surfaced regarding the Galaxy Z Flip 4, but not its camera info. What we know for sure is that it will include three cameras, two of which will be placed on the back. We don’t have any specific info regarding those cameras. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is seemingly getting a boost in the camera department, from hardware to software. We’d expect the same on the Galaxy Z Flip 4, but… no info surfaced regarding that.
We’re hoping for improved hardware
It is possible that the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will ship with different, improved sensors. On the other hand, it may retain the same ones the Galaxy Z Flip 3 offers. More detail will likely surface in the near future, and once it does, we’ll update this section. Do note that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 includes two 12-megapixel cameras, wide-angle and ultra-wide angle units.
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is expected to launch in August
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 arrived in August last year, and its successor will likely also launch in August. In mid-May, it was reported that the production of parts for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 started. Samsung is allegedly planning to start mass-producing the Galaxy Z Flip 4 units in June, or July at the latest. That definitely indicates the August launch for the company’s new clamshell foldable.
It may cost less than the Z Flip 3
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 color options were also revealed already. The device will arrive in Gold, Gray, Light Blue, and Light Violet color options. Samsung will undoubtedly have fancy names for those color variants, of course. What about the price, though? Well, a well-known analyst indicated that both the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 may get price cuts compared to their predecessors. We do hope that will happen. As a reminder, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 was priced at $1,000 at launch.
Source: https://www.androidheadlines.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-4