Samsung may have pioneered foldable phones, but unlike many rival offerings, its foldable handsets still have a crease and if a new leaked image is anything to go by, the The main screen of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 will also have wrinkles.
Samsung’s foldable handsets have come a long way and by a report, the company expects sales to more than double this year to 15 million units. At $1,800, the The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is about $200 cheaper than the OG Fold. It’s also lighter, more durable, and has an IPX8 rating for water resistance. The third-gen Fold also has smoother screens, supports the S Pen stylus, and has an under-display camera sensor.
Its main display still has a fairly prominent crease, but that’s not as bad as it sounds as most reviewers say they don’t mind it. The crease apparently exists due to the way the hinge was designed, which is why phones from Chinese companies with a teardrop hinge don’t suffer from the same problem.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Fold 4 fold
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 should also have a fold, but we’ve heard rumors that it will less visible, 20% shallower to be exact.
Well-known leak ice universe today released side-by-side images – taken from the same angle – to show us how the Fold 4’s crease compares to the Fold 3’s. The crease is indeed less obvious, and it seems like a bigger improvement than what we expected.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 Specifications
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 should be a respectable upgrade over the Fold 3. While it will likely have the same overall design, the screens will get wider for better usability and the phone will come with much better camera sensors. camera which should offer results on par with high-end phones like the Galaxy S22.
This should greatly increase its chances of breaking into the niche market towards the mainstream, as foldable phones aren’t known for having great cameras despite their high prices. So it’s safe to assume the Fold 4 will be among the best phones of the year.
The Fold 4 will likely be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and will pack a 4,400mAh battery.
Samsung would announce the phone on August 10 during the Unpacked event. It will share the limelight with the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 range.