Samsung launched its fourth generation of foldable phones, composed of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. Just like the previous generations, they come with different form factors: the former is better for those who seek a great productivity phone, while the latter is better for those who search for the most compact device. But despite the different form factors, these devices are both flagships and their specifications are not so different. If you are trying to understand which one is the best independently of their form factors, you are in the right place. You are about to read a comparison between the main specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and the main specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

 

 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
THICKNESS 14.2 mm when folded, 6.3 mm when unfolded 15.9 mm when folded, 6.9 mm when unfolded
DISPLAY Main display: 7.6 inches, 1812 x 2176p (Quad HD+), Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
External display: 6.2 inches HD+ (904 x 2316p), Dynamic AMOLED 2X		 6.07 inches, 1080 x 2460p (Full HD+), Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
External display: 1.9 inches, AMOLED, 260 x 512 pixels
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, octa-core 3.19 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, octa-core 3.19 GHz
MEMORY 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – 12 GB RAM, 1 TB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE Android 12L, One UI Android 12, One UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 50 + 10 + 12 MP f/1.8, f/2.4, and f/2.2
4 MP f/1.8 front camera
10 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.2
10 MP f/2.4 selfie camera
BATTERY 4400 mAh
Fast charging 25W, fast wireless charging 15W		 3700 mAh, Fast Charging 25W, fast wireless charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Foldable display, secondary external display, 5G, reverse  wireless charging 10W, IPX8 waterproof Foldable display, secondary external display, 5G, IPX8 waterproof

Design

As already mentioned, the form factors are totally different. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 comes with a foldable display able to turn this device into a tablet, while it is very similar to a traditional phone while it is folded. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is a clamshell foldable phone: its foldable display has similar dimensions to traditional phone displays, but it is able to fold into half and let the phone extremely compact. Which one to choose? It depends on your needs: if you need a very wide display, then Galaxy Z Fold4, otherwise, if you are looking for a very compact device to keep in a pocket, Galaxy Z Flip4 is a better choice. Both are built with premium materials, including rear glass protected by Gorilla Glass Victus Plus and an aluminum profile. Even though they are foldable phones, they are also waterproof as they have the IPX8 certification. So not only innovative form factors but also excellent build quality.

 

Display

The internal foldable display of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is actually the best in this comparison. It is a Dynamic AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 7.6 inches, a 2K resolution of 1812 x 2176 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification. The external panel of the handset is a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with an HD+ resolution of 904 x 2316 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+. Note that the Galaxy Z Fold4 has an important added value, besides the huge display: it supports the S Pen for handwriting and drawing which may be very useful for productivity. The Flip comes with an internal foldable display sporting the AMOLED technology, a Full HD+ resolution, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The external panel is a very small 1.9-inch AMOLED display, but it can still be used to shoot photos and it supports several other features.

 

Specs & Software

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 are powered by the same processor. We are talking about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ mobile platform built with a 4 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X2 CPU running at a max frequency of 3.19 GHz, three Cortex A710 CPUs running at 2.75 GHz, four Cortex A510 CPUs running at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 730 GPU. What changes is the amount of RAM alongside the internal storage, definitely better on the Fold4. Indeed, the Samsung Galaxy Fold4 provides 12 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has just 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. These phones run Android 12 out of the box, but the Fold4 has Android 12L, an optimized version for devices with big displays.

 

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 wins the camera comparison simply because it has better sensors. On the rear side, it sports a 50 MP main camera with OIS and dual pixel autofocus, a 10 MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens with a FOV of 123 degrees. With the Flip4, you only get a 12 MP main camera with OIS and a 12 MP ultrawide camera: very poor for a flagship phone, but hey, it is a clamshell foldable.

 

 

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 destroys the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 when it comes to battery life, for obvious reasons. It is bigger and it has room for a bigger battery, with a capacity of 4400 mAh, while the Flip4 has just 3700 mAh under the hood.

 

Price

You need at least $1699/€1699 to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 starts from $760/€760 (prices vary depending on the market). The Galaxy Z Fold4 wins the specs comparison.

 

 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

PRO

  • More compact
  • More affordable
  • eSIM in all the variants

CONS

  • Inferior cameras
  • Smaller battery

 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

PRO

  • Android 12L
  • Superior rear cameras
  • S Pen
  • Wider display

CONS

  • Price

 

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