The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is Samsung’s high-end foldable phone. The model is indicated for those who looking for a smartphone with a different aesthetic. Users who need to edit photos and videos, in addition to the gamer audience. The phone features the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, which should allow excellent performance. The technical sheet also shows the availability of the 5G network and photographic arrangement with five cameras in all.
Samsung’s smartphone landed in Pakistan in August 2022 with a market value of 2437$. Currently, the phone is sold in the range of 1919.99$ on Amazon, in cream, graphite, and black colors. Explore all the details of the device settings in the following lines.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 datasheet
Screen Size: 7.6 inches (internal) and 6.2 inches (external)
Screen resolution: 2176 x 1812 pixels (internal) and 2316 x 904 pixels (external)
Display Panel: 2X Dynamic AMOLED
Cameras: 50 MP main, 12 MP ultra-wide, and 10 MP telephoto
Front camera: 10 MP and 4 MP
System: Android 12
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
RAM memory: 12 GB
Storage: 256GB, 512GB
Memory card: not supported
Battery Capacity: 4400mAh
Telephony: Dual SIM (nano-SIM)
Weight: 263 grams
Dimensions: Unfolded – 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mm
Colors: cream, graphite, and black
Announcement and launch: August 2022
Launch price: 2437$
Current price: 1919.99$
Screen and Design
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a gigantic screen with 7.6 inches on the outer panel and 6.2 on the inside. Samsung presents the 23:9 aspect ratio, whose proposal should allow for greater ergonomics for Galaxy users. The resolution of internal display has QXGA+ resolution (2,176 x 1,812 pixels), while the external one offers HD+ (2,316 x 904).
Another highlight of the device is the 120 Hz refresh rate, a feature that ensures efficient transition in images. In practice, the sharpest experience brings fluidity without the display leaving traces along the movements when watching games and movies. The device still features 2X Dynamic AMOLED as panel technology, in order to allow deep contrasts and a sharper display of colors.
Regarding protection, the Z Fold offers IPX8 certification, which allows the device to be in contact with water at a depth of up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes. The coating is made by Gorilla Glass Victus Plus on the external screen. Samsung received numerous accolades in strength and durability tests.
As for the design, the Z Fold line reveals the external cameras aligned vertically, while camouflaging the selfie lens, present on the internal screen. The other selfie camera, in turn, is present on the outside, housed in a small notch.
Cameras
The photographic arrangement is certainly one of the highlights of the Galaxy Z Fold 4. In fact, the South Korean manufacturer has invested a lot in the set of lenses compared to the previous generation model. With this, the device increased the size of the sensors. In all, the smartphone features a set of five lenses. The main camera has a resolution of 50 MP.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 features a five-camera arrangement:
50 MP main (f/1.8)
12 MP Ultra Wide (f/2.2)
10 MP telephoto lens (f/2.4)
10 MP front (external) (f/2.2)
4 MP front (internal) (f/1.8)
Samsung’s cell phone has a 3x optical zoom when there is no loss of quality. If the user needs to get closer, he can use digital zoom. The device also reveals optical stabilization and optimizations through artificial intelligence.
As for the videos, the South Korean manufacturer brings availability for the user to simultaneously film several angles. The device records up to 8K at 24 fps, or 4K at up to 60 fps. The phone even has video stabilization and slow motion.
Performance and Storage
Another highlight of the Galaxy is the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, which achieved excellent performance by winning nine out of ten places in the ranking of the most powerful cell phones in the world in July 2022. In all, it has eight cores clocked at up to 3.19 GHz. The user must find a phone with excellent performance that was designed to perform multitasking without gagging.
Regarding storage, the Z line model features a single version of RAM with 12 GB but has three storage options: 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB. However, the foldable does not allow the possibility of memory expansion through the microSD card.
Battery
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 brings a 4,400 mAh battery to the user. Samsung even invested in some software optimizations that have contributed to the charge giving more autonomy to the device. It is worth mentioning that the variable screen refresh rate makes it possible for phones not to consume as much energy compared to smartphones that use 120 Hz full time.
According to Samsung, the smartphone should guarantee the user 20 hours of video playback, 72 hours of audio playback, and 16 hours of using the internet at 4G speed. Also according to the manufacturer, the Galaxy lets you charge half the battery in just 30 minutes.
As for charging possibilities, the device has several options, such as the traditional way via USB cable, wireless, or reverse charging, when one cell phone provides energy to the other by induction.
Operational system
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 brings Android 12L into factory settings. This version of Google’s operating system was conceptually designed with the user experience in mind on large-screen mobile devices such as tablets and foldable smartphones.
About the interface, it allows features like two columns in the notifications tab. In this sense, it is possible to see the quick settings on one side and the notification content on the other, with a vertical division occurring. Another highlight is a taskbar at the bottom, which allows the user to use the device in multitasking mode.
Extra Features
As for connectivity, the device invests in 5G, technology that represents the future of the internet. Wi-Fi 6 is also present in the device’s technical sheet. In addition, the Galaxy features a Bluetooth 5.2 version, making the connection faster and more intuitive. The phone does not have the presence of the P2 input for headphones, reserving space only for the USB-C output, which shares space with the charger.
The Z Fold line brings availability for the S Pen, a smart pen that interacts with the extended screen. The accessory offers extra functionality, such as taking notes while viewing audiovisual content or locating the device in case of loss. Finally, the device still features a fingerprint reader and NFC, which brings the possibility of making approximation payments.
Price and Availability
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 arrived on the national market in August 2022 with a suggested price starting at 2437$. Currently, the device is found on the Amazon website for 1919.99$. Overall, it is offered in four color options: cream, burgundy, graphite, and black.
With information from Samsung
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