![]() However, the screen can still be scratched if you press down too hard on it with your fingernails. Its 6.7-inch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X interior Ultra Thin Glass display also feels less plasticky, compared to the Z Flip3’s. The rear cameras that sit on the Z Flip4’s cover screen now have a higher bump as well, thanks to the metal frame protecting the lenses. This may be due to the Z Flip4’s external shiny metal frame, in contrast to its predecessor’s plastic one. Holding the Z Flip3 and Z Flip4 in both hands, the Z Flip4 definitely feels sturdier with a better weight to it at 187g. Its sturdier build makes it feel less fragile (and it’s prettier too) Overall, I’m quite impressed with the cover screen and how Samsung has made very sensible choices on the functions featured on the 1.8-inch mini preview screen on the foldable. This works the same with the flashlight as well, where the phone actually informs you to turn the flash away from your eyes, for safety. One thoughtful feature worth commending is that before you actually make the call via speed dial, the Z Flip4 instructs you to “confirm” this action by scanning your fingerprint on the lock button. Some new additions include “quick reply” options for texts, the ability to switch on and off your flashlight, WiFi, and Bluetooth, and speed dialling three of your favourite contacts, all without flipping your phone open. Samsung has now expanded its cover screen functions on the Z Flip4, along with more themes and clock designs (these are customisable too). You could also use Samsung Pay through the cover screen, but I’ve had trouble with using it reliably this way. You could check the time and your notifications, set a 10-minute timer, and start a voice recording, but these were surface-level conveniences. Previously, the cover screen on the Z Flip3 remained limited. A cover screen that finally lets you do more without having to unlock your phone The cover display’s Quick Shot function still remains, where you can take a quick selfie using the phone’s main cameras by clicking the lock button twice.įurthermore, Quick Shot now allows you to switch between the portrait or normal mode to snap the photo. ![]() Though I rarely take photos in dimmer lighting situations, I noticed that the Z Flip4 does have better night photography than its predecessor, at least. ![]() Samsung also said that it introduced Nightography to the Z Flip4, but in the settings, it looks like your regular Night Mode, unless I’m missing something. Perhaps it’s the improved post-image processing AI doing the work via its updated, faster processor? Non-edited photos taken on the Z Flip3 (left) and Z Flip4 (right) However, looking at the side-by-side comparison of pictures taken, the Z Flip4 is able to produce more vibrant photos with better depth and colours. If you were to compare the specs at a glance, both the Z Flip3 and Z Flip4 come with the same 12MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, and 10MP selfie camera. Despite similar camera specs to its predecessor, the processor actually makes significant photography differences Similarly, the software might be behind the improvements on my next point too. Tech reviewers believe the battery efficiency on the Z Flip4 has something to do with its upgraded 4nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor and updated Android 12 OS too. This involves me using the phone for my regular tasks, which means plenty of picture-taking, social media scrolling, texting, Samsung Pay-ing, and playing light puzzle games. Throughout my month-long usage so far though, I’ve been able to enjoy the 120Hz screen refresh rate for a full day before the phone needs to be charged back up. Of course, the upgrade comes off as incremental when looking at the numbers alone. On the other hand, the Z Flip4 comes with a 3,700mAh power capacity, and the slight boost is actually noticeable. Keeping it on power-saving mode, which means being a commoner by sticking to a 60Hz refresh rate.If you’ve read my past reviews on my experience with the Z Flip3, you would find out that the only way I could get the 3,300mAh phone to last a whole day is by: Its improved battery life means I don’t have to keep carrying a power bank around There are also more third-party apps optimised for Flex mode, and more ways to use multiple windows on one screen.Īs a long-time user of the Z Flip3, here are the upgrades to the Z Flip4 that I feel actually improved my user experience of the foldable phone series, after a month of usage. It claims that the Z Flip4 takes better quality photos in low light thanks to an improved Wide Camera. Samsung highlights that the main upgrades made to the compact Galaxy Z Flip4 lie in its bigger battery, faster processor, and tougher design than its predecessor.
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