(Pocket-lint) – Samsung may have already announced its flagship Galaxy S range, as well as additions to its mid-range Galaxy A smartphones this year, but we’re still awaiting updates to its foldable Galaxy Z range.
Rumors swirl around the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. We’ve covered the book-style Z Fold 4 in a separate feature, but here we’re focusing on the horizontal flip phone – the Galaxy Z Flip 4. C is all we have heard so far.
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Release date and price
- August/September 2022
- Cheaper than the Z Flip 3?
At the moment there are no concrete rumors suggesting an exact date for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, although it is expected to be announced alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in August 2022 or September. 2022.
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 were both announced in August 2021 before going on sale in late August 2021. Since August was previously reserved for the Galaxy Note series, it only makes sense that the Galaxy series Z Fold takes this location. since there will be no Note this year.
In terms of price, we expect the Galaxy Z Flip 4 to be about the same as its predecessor, which started at $999 in the US and £949 in the UK. There has been a rumor suggesting that the device will see a price drop which of course we are here for, but as of now nothing is confirmed.
Design
- Improved IP rating?
- Larger exterior screen
- four colors
The design of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip hasn’t changed much since launch – save for the cover display – and it looks like we’ll be saying the same next year too. It’s said there will be some minor tweaks to the overall measurements and possibly a slightly larger exterior screen, but otherwise the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will look like the Galaxy Z Flip 3.
A rumor, however, claimed that the hinge is being redesigned and thus the Galax Z Flip 4 will be lighter. It has also been suggested for better water and dust resistance.
Renders suggested that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will continue to feature a premium design with a horizontal crease and square edges. There is expected to be a panel at the top of the rear housing the dual rear camera and a screen, while the inner screen is expected to have a camera in the center at the top – it’s not yet clear if this will be a punch-hole camera or under the display camera.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is rumored to be available in four colors including Light Blue, Light Purple, Gold, and Gray. It’s not yet known if there will be a bespoke edition for the Flip 4 that would let you mix and match color options for a more unique look.
Display
- 2 inch outdoor screen +
- 6.7-inch main screen
- UPC camera?
There has been talk of a larger cover screen for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, with rumors suggesting it could be at least 2 inches. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 has a 1.9-inch cover screen and a 6.7-inch main screen when unfolded.
In terms of resolution and other specifications, rumors have not yet detailed this information. The Galaxy Z Flip 3’s main display offered Full HD+ resolution, which is what we’d expect from the Z Flip 4 as well.
There have also been rumors suggesting that Samsung is working on an under-display camera for the Z Flip 4, although nothing is confirmed yet. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 has UPC, although that’s not amazing, so we’re hoping to see some improvements before it makes its way to the Z Flip 4.
Hardware and Specifications
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus?
- At least 8 GB of RAM
- 3700mAh battery?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is expected to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, like most flagship smartphones that have already launched in 2022, although it’s possible it could opt for the Snapdragon chipset as well. 8 Gen 1 Plus. A listing on Geekbench showed the Z Flip 4 with the 8 Gen 1+ chipset and 8GB of RAM.
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 had 8GB of RAM and a choice of 128GB and 256GB of storage, so it’s likely the Z Flip 4 will offer at least that. There’s also a 3,300mAh battery capacity, although it’s been claimed that the Galaxy Z Flip 4 could bump that up to 3,700mAh, which would be a nice bump.
From other reports, it looks like the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will stick with a physical fingerprint sensor in the power button rather than opting for an under-display solution this time around. .
Cameras
- Dual rear camera
- Front camera – punch hole or UPC
So far, there are no rumors regarding the cameras we can expect to see on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G comes with a dual camera on the outside with two 12-megapixel sensors – one of which is a wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture and the other is an ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture.
There’s also a 10-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.4 aperture.
We expect the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 to offer at least the same as its predecessor, but there will more than likely be improvements, be it hardware, software or both.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Rumors: What’s Happened So Far?
Here’s everything we’ve heard about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 so far.
May 19, 2022: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 listed with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 has appeared on Geekbench with the unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset.
11 May 2022: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 renders reveal the design of the next foldable phone
91Mobiles released some renders of the Samsung Galaxuy Z Flip 4 in association with OnLeaks.
May 9, 2022: The battery boost would be 100% for the Z Flip 4
UniverseIce claimed the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 will benefit 100% from an increase in battery to 3700 mAh.
May 6, 2022: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 will use Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset
UniverseIce tweeted claiming that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 will opt for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset, alongside the Z Fold 4.
4 May 2022: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 could arrive in four colors
Ross Young tweeted claiming that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 will come in four color options: Gold, Grey, Light Blue and Light Purple.
May 2, 2022: A larger exterior display is coming to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Ross Young has tweeted claiming that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 will offer a larger exterior screen. No details were detailed other than it would be at least 2 inches
April 30, 2022: Battery increase reported for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
GalaxyClub reported that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 might see a 100mAh battery boost.
20 April 2022: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 could be cheaper
Ross Young tweeted that Galaxy Z Flip 4 production levels are more than double the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the price could be reduced.
8 April 2022: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 will not have fingerprint sensors under the display
A report claims that Samsung will not opt for under-display fingerprint sensors in Z Flip 4 or Z Fold 4.
November 17, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 details emerge
A post on the Korean site Naver detailed a number of expected improvements for the Z Flip 4, including a lighter build, better water and dust resistance, under-display cameras, an improved hinge, and the same release date as the previous model.
Written by Britta O’Boyle.