Samsung today announced the launch of its next-generation foldable smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4. Samsung has been producing foldable devices since 2019, and the 2022 smartphones represent four years of progress in folding screen technology. the Galaxy Z Flip 4 features a 120Hz 6.7-inch AMOLED display, which can be folded vertically. When closed, there is a 1.9-inch AMOLED display on the outside of the body for the time, notifications and other information that needs to be understood at a glance.
There is a fingerprint sensor on the side for biometric authentication, and compared to the previous model, the Z Flip 4 offers a slimmer hinge, flatter edges, and a rich glossy metal casing with frosted back glass.
The Z Flip 4 features a dual rear camera module that includes two 12MP wide-angle and ultra-wide angle cameras paired with a 10MP front-facing selfie camera. The built-in “FlexCam” feature allows for video calls, group selfies and more when the Z Flip 4 is partially folded, and selfies can be taken directly from the screen displayed on the cover.
The Galaxy Z Fold has a 120Hz 7.6-inch AMOLED display that opens like a book, and when closed, it becomes a 6.2-inch AMOLED display. The three-lens camera module includes a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 12-megapixel ultra wide-angle camera, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 30x digital zoom support, plus a 10-megapixel selfie camera and a 4-megapixel under-display camera. The main camera has a 23% brighter sensor and enhanced processing power to improve images.
The Z Fold 4 is Samsung’s first smartphone to ship with Android L, a version of Android designed for a larger screen experience. A new taskbar, designed to make multitasking easier and more intuitive, and Samsung has partnered with Google and Microsoft to create apps that make better use of screen space.
Both devices use Gorilla Glass Victus and Samsung’s armored aluminum frame for durability. On the inside, both smartphones feature 5G connectivity with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chip clocked at up to 3.2GHz and a small increase in battery capacity (Z Flip 4 increases to 3700mAh), both support Quick Charge and Wireless PowerShare for charging other Qi-based accessories.
Other features include IPX8 water resistance rating, WiFi 6E support, up to 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
Pricing starts at $1,000 for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and $1,800 for the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Pre-orders begin today, and customers who pre-order one of Samsung’s new foldable smartphones will receive a free memory upgrade that doubles their storage space.
Samsung also announced today the updated $230 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with high-fidelity 24bit audio, a smaller design, and improved active noise cancellation, as well as the new Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro devices.
The smartwatch measures heart rate, blood oxygen levels and pressure levels, and supports ECG and temperature sensing, features rumored for the Apple Watch 8 series. Body composition reading, sleep tracking and smart home integration are also included. the Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro start at $280 and $450 respectively.
