Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 lets you do more while it’s closed

As anticipated, Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 4 — however the telephone’s best enhancements may come by means of upgrades to software program, not specs. The brand new clamshell foldable now enables you to do extra whereas it is closed. You possibly can take higher-quality selfies from the 1.9-inch exterior display, and begin recording a video in Fast Shot that continues if you open the telephone to the half-folded Flex mode. You can too use the closed Flip as a digital automotive key, for outbound calls and texts, for funds and for controlling SmartThings dwelling scenes. You may not should depend on the 6.7-inch, 120Hz 1080p fundamental show as a lot as you suppose.

There are some significant (if modest) {hardware} upgrades, in fact. The principle digital camera now packs a 65 p.c brighter sensor in comparison with its equal within the Galaxy Z Flip 3, whereas a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip gives the compulsory increase to processing energy. Samsung can also be tackling battery life complaints with a bigger 3,700mAh energy pack (up from 3,300mAh) and sooner wired charging that brings the Z Flip 4 to 50 p.c in about half-hour. You continue to will not get greater than 8GB of RAM, however a brand new 512GB storage possibility ought to enchantment to avid media shoppers.

The design will appear very acquainted, however there are some noticeable tweaks. You will see a slimmer hinge, straighter edges and contrasting hazed again glass. The physique consists of materials from recycled fish nets. And sure, there are new colours — you may get the Z Flip 4 in blue and pink gold in addition to the extra acquainted Bora Purple and graphite. Bespoke Version customization remains to be out there when you favor to mix-and-match shade selections.

As with the Galaxy Z Fold 4, the Z Flip 4 is obtainable to pre-order right this moment and can attain shops on August twenty sixth. The bottom worth hasn’t modified for the brand new mannequin — it begins at $1,000 for a 128GB model and you’ll pre-order it from Samsung, Amazon and different retailers. Whereas that also makes it comparatively reasonably priced so far as foldables go, you may nonetheless be paying a premium for a smaller footprint in your pocket.

Observe all the information from Samsung’s Unpacked occasion proper right here!