Galaxy Z Flip 4 teardown video shows modest improvements over the Z Flip 3

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:08:14 +0000

A PBK Reviews’ teardown video of the just-released Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 has surfaced. The detailed video showed strong similarities between the new clamshell and its predecessor, even on the repairability scale.

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 comes with much hype and expected significant improvements from its predecessor. The new teardown video provided the repairability particulars of the Galaxy Z Flip 4.

The PBK Reviews repairability video shows that the Z Flip 4 can be easily disassembled and fixed, similar to the Galaxy Z Flip 3. The device does not have major design changes from its predecessor both within and on the exterior. The battery of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is split into two sections and their removal requires some care and the use of isopropyl alcohol. The larger part of the battery sits underneath several other components so it takes much effort to reach it.

The teardown video also showed how delicate the display of the Z Flip 4 is. Its internal screen should be handled with care, similar to the Z Flip 3. There are only minor differences between the internal architecture of both the Z Flip 3 and the Z Flip 4. One such difference is that the connectors were switched to opposite sides and the battery in the new model is linked to the motherboard under the cameras.

The mmWave 5G antenna of the new model was reduced from two to one, while the space for the second was left unused. Apart from these differences, the hardware of both devices remained similar and they both have the same repairability rating.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Launched with Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Soc, larger battery: Price, Specifications

Anurag — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:24:55 +0000

Samsung has launched the latest Galaxy Z Flip 4 at the Galaxy Unpacked event held today (August 10). The new foldable comes with significant upgrades over its predecessor. It is equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, a 3,700mAh battery, a dual rear camera setup, and much more. Let’s have a detailed look at its specifications, pricing, and availability.

Design & Display

Samsung’s new clamshell is carrying many upgrades in terms of performance, camera, and more but design-wise it looks the same as the Galaxy Z Flip 3. However, Samsung claims that it slimmed down the bezels and hinge. It has the same dual-tone design with two cameras on the back. The cover display is also the same size as the Flip 3.

Talking about the display, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 flaunts a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz). The smartphone also has a 1.9-inch Super AMOLED cover screen on the outer display that offers a 260×512-pixel resolution.

Specifications

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 features some impressive hardware specs. It draws power from an upgraded Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which is currently the most powerful chipset you can find on an Android device. The chipset is paired with the same 8GB RAM. Storage options include 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.

On the software front, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 runs Android 12 with One UI 4.1 on top. The device is expected to receive an Android 13-based One UI 5 update very soon. The update policy on the device is also pretty solid. Samsung claims the Flip 4 will receive 4 years of major updates and 5 years of security updates, that’s more than what any other OEM offers.

The device is carrying decent upgrades in terms of battery. It packs a larger 3700mAh battery. For reference, the Flip 3 had a 3300mAh battery. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 supports 25W wired charging, as well as Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and reverse wireless charging.

Camera

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 houses a dual camera setup on the back. The main camera is 12-megapixel with 1.8µm pixels and OIS. The main sensor is accompanied by a second 12-megapixel sensor with a 123-degree field of view. The camera department is the same as the Galaxy Z Flip 3, however, Samsung claims that the main camera can click 65% brighter images. On the front, the device has a 10-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.

The primary camera can now snap photos in normal and portrait mode in low light thanks to Samsung’s Super Night Solution technology. The Galaxy Z Flip 4’s AI lighting and stabilization capabilities have also been improved, which should make photography and videography on the new Flip substantially better.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Price and Availability

Interested customers will be able to buy the Galaxy Z Flip 4 from Samsung or other retailers from August 26. You can pre-book the smartphone starting today to get a free storage upgrade and a Silicone case.