Seoul, South Korea- Samsung has released its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Flip4 and the 5G-enabled top-line Galaxy Z Fold4.
Both smartphones feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the back and exterior displays, in addition to Armor Aluminium frames.
The reveal comes after weeks of leaks about the new generation of foldable and reports that these devices would become an essential part of Samsung’s smartphone offering in the future.
Samsung priced its clamshell 5G-enabled Galaxy Z Flip4 at US$999.99, and the 5G-enabled top-line Galaxy Z Fold4 with a 7.6-inch main screen starts at US$1 799.99, the same as the launch prices of last year’s models.
The Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4, as well as its latest earbuds, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, will be generally available starting on the 26th of August in select markets.
Counterpoint Research forecasts global shipments of foldable smartphones to grow to 16 million units this year, just 1.2 percent of the 1.36 billion smartphone shipments forecast, but a jump from nine million foldable shipped last year.
“Foldables have helped Samsung differentiate itself. Apple will be Samsung’s key competitor in the future and we expect a foldable to be released from Apple in either 2024 or 2025,” said Counterpoint senior analyst, Jene Park.
Below are the full specifications of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4:
Galaxy Z Fold 4:
OS Android 12
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
Cellular 5G
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Protection rating IPX7 water resistance
Biometrics Side-mounted fingerprint reader
Battery and charging 4.400mAh 25W wired charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Dimensions and weight Unfolded: 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3mm
Folded, 155.1 x 67.1 x 15.8mm 254g
Galaxy Z Flip 4:
OS Android 12
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
Cellular 5G
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Protection rating IPX8 water resistance
Biometrics Side-mounted fingerprint reader
Battery and charging 3 700mAh 25W wired charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Dimensions and weight Unfolded:165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9mm. Folded, 84.9 x 71.9 x 17.1mm 187g.
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