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Samsung launches new Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4

Tech news 15 August 2022

Samsung has announced the latest generation of its foldable smartphones with the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4.

The tech giant noted that the devices will be coming to South Africa.

Let's take a closer look at the specifications of these devices:

The Galaxy Z Flip 4

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The new Galaxy Z Flip features a few improvements from its predecessor: a bigger battery, a slimmer hinge, and a cover screen with improved functionality.

Samsung has also partnered with Meta to improve the optimization of apps like Facebook and Instagram for the foldable format.

The device features a 6.7-inch foldable FHD+ AMOLED main display with a 120Hz refresh rate. On the cover, it has a 1.9-inch Super AMOLED display where you can view notifications and camera previews.

It also features three camera lenses which are the selfie camera that is a 10MP, while the main camera includes a 12MP wide-angle lens and a 12MP ultrawide-angle lens.

**Galaxy Z Flip 4 Specifications**
OS	Android 12
Dimensions	Unfolded: 165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9mm Folded: 84.9 x 71.9 x 17.1mm 187g
Display	Unfolded: 6.7-inch 2,640 x 1080 OLED with 120Hz refresh rate Folded: 1.9-inch 260 x 512 OLED with 120Hz refresh rate
CPU	Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
RAM	8GB
Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Rear camera	12MP + 12MP
Front camera	10MP
Ports	USB-C 3.2
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Protection Rating	IPX8 water resistance
Battery	3,700mAh
Biometrics	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner

The Galaxy Z Fold 4

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The Samsung Galaxy Fold 4 features a vertical fold down the middle and according to Samsung, is its lightest and strongest Fold device yet due to a redesign of the hinge.

The Fold 4’s external display is also wider with an aspect ratio of 23.1:9 as opposed to the narrower 25:9 ratio on the Z Fold 3. It also weighs about 20g less than its predecessor.

The device also features S-Pen stylus compatibility, with a 7.6-inch AMOLED 2X display. This wider display brings the screen size closer to that of a small tablet.

Its main feature change is found in the camera as it features a 50MP wide-angle lens with Optical Image Stabilisation, a 12MP ultrawide-angle lens and a 10MP telephoto lens for its main camera.

**Galaxy Z Fold 4**
OS	Android 12
Dimensions	Unfolded: 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3mm Folded: 155.1 x 67.1 x 15.8mm 254g
Displays	Unfolded: 7.6-inch 2,176 x 1,812 OLED with 120HZ refresh rate Folded: 6.2-inch 2,316 x 904 OLED with 120Hz refresh rate
CPU	Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
RAM	12GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Rear camera	50MP + 12MP + 10MP
Front camera	10MP on exterior display + 4MP under-display
Ports	USB-C 3.2
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Protection rating	IPX7 water resistance
Battery	4,400mAh
Biometrics	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner

Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a recommended price starting at R21,999.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 starts at a recommended price of R37,999.

Pre-orders open on 10 August, with the devices arriving in-store on 1 September. The Z Flip 4 will offer storage options in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB, whereas the Fold 4 will be available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.

Written by: Shihaam (Gabriella) Steyn-Adams.

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