Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 scores 7.1 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 scores 6.3. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 leads in performance, camera, battery and value for money, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is ahead in display. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 cost $800 less ($999.99 vs $1,799.99).

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Samsung Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
7.1 From $1,799.99
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Samsung Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
6.3 From $999.99
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Key differences

Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

  • Bigger battery 4,400 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
  • Bigger screen 7.6 inches vs 6.7 inches
  • More RAM 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • More storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
  • Thinner 15.8 mm vs 17.1 mm
  • Higher-resolution video 8K@24 vs 4K@60

Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

  • Lower launch price $999.99 vs $1,799.99
  • Lighter 187 g vs 263 g
  • Sharper display 425 ppi vs 373 ppi

PhoneRanked scores

Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Overall 7.1 6.3
Display 8.4 8.7
Performance 6.4 6.1
Camera 7.9 6.2
Battery 4.9 3.7
Design 7.9 7.8
Software support 6.9 6.9
Value for money 2.7 2.2

Display

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Size 7.6 inches 6.7 inches
Type OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1812 × 2176 px 1080 × 2640 px
Pixel density 373 ppi 425 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus+ (cover screen and back) Gorilla Glass Victus+ (cover screen and back)
Cover display 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2316 x 904, 48–120 Hz 1.9-inch Super AMOLED, 260 x 512

Performance

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Process 4 nm 4 nm
Max CPU clock — 3.18 GHz
GPU Adreno 730 Adreno 730
RAM 12 GB 8 GB
Storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type UFS 3.1 —
microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8 12 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 10 MP, 3× optical —
Optical zoom 3× —
Rear cameras 3 2
Rear video 8K@24 4K@60
Front camera 10 MP 10 MP

Battery and charging

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Capacity 4,400 mAh 3,700 mAh
Wired charging 25 W 25 W
Wireless charging 15 W —
Reverse wireless ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Charger in box ✕ No ✕ No

Design and build

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Dimensions 155.1 × 67.1 × 15.8 mm 84.9 × 71.9 × 17.1 mm
Thickness 15.8 mm 17.1 mm
Weight 263 g 187 g
Form factor Foldable Flip
Frame Aluminum Aluminum
Back Glass Glass
Water resistance IPX8 IPX8
Fingerprint Side-mounted Side-mounted
3D face unlock ✕ No ✕ No
SIM — Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors Graygreen, Phantom Black, Beige, Burgundy Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold, Blue, Maison Margiela Edition

Connectivity and features

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.2 5.2
USB USB-C 3.x USB-C 2.0
NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack ✕ No ✕ No
Stereo speakers ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Satellite ✕ No ✕ No
IR blaster ✕ No ✕ No

Software

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
OS at launch Android 12L Android 12
Interface One UI 4.1.1 One UI 4.1.1
OS updates 4 years 4 years
Security updates 5 years 5 years

Launch and price

Spec Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Announced Aug 10, 2022 Aug 10, 2022
Released Aug 26, 2022 Aug 26, 2022
Status Discontinued Discontinued
US launch price $1,799.99 $999.99

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