Samsung’s vary of foldable telephones function on a unique calendar to that of its conventional handsets. Whereas the Galaxy S22 made its debut in February, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 turned up final August. Which means it’s nearly time for a next-generation model to land.
We’ve had our ear to the bottom for attention-grabbing Galaxy Z Flip 4 gossip, and as we get nearer to a possible unveiling there’s loads to report. Learn on for all the pieces we all know thus far concerning the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, together with its anticipated specs and worth, rumoured launch date and extra.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 launch date
Samsung’s subsequent occasion is sweet and prepared, with official invitations being despatched out. It’s not too far-off now, with the occasion happening on 10 August. Given the very fact the Flip has been used within the official invite, we’re just about assured to see the brand new machine at this occasion.
The agency additionally shared an official teaser trailer for the occasion, once more exhibiting off the Galaxy Z Flip 4 prominently alongside the Z Fold 4. The short-fire glimpses appear to counsel a extra angular, flatter design this yr, which might put each handsets extra in keeping with Apple’s current design language. The trailer makes no point out of the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Buds Professional 2 rumoured to debut alongside the brand new telephones.
This traces up with earlier information from serial tipsters Jon Prosser and Evan Blass. Each urged the agency had circled the tenth of August for the Galaxy Z Flip 4’s launch, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Watch 5. Prosser, who has a superb observe document for reliability, mentioned the handset might be accessible for pre-order as quickly as Samsung reveals it, with deliveries to observe a number of weeks in a while August the twenty sixth. Blass, revealed the launch invite forward of them being despatched out.
These stories tally with what Samsung has achieved for earlier Z Flip fashions, which (following the unique 4G model’s debut) have largely caught to August reveals. Gadgets have at all times then hit cabinets a number of weeks after the preliminary announcement. Right here’s when the Galaxy Z Flip 4’s predecessors had been launched:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 launch date: 11 August 2021
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G launch date: 7 August 2020
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip launch date: 14 February 2020
By launching in August, Samsung additionally gazumps the annual IFA tech megashow in Berlin, which means it doesn’t need to share the headlines with some other manufacturers. The German occasion is now predominantly a hands-on alternative for anybody that has but to see the agency’s newest fashions in particular person.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: rumoured specs, design and new options
With a lot of the same old leakers’ consideration on the book-style Galaxy Z Fold 4, the Z Flip 4 had largely flown beneath the radar – that was, till Yogesh Brar introduced some juicy particulars on Twitter. The prolific tipster has a superb observe document, so there’s a excessive probability he’s on the cash right here.
In response to Brar, probably the most outstanding upgrades over its predecessor might be a sooner CPU, bigger battery and sooner wired charging speeds. It would retain the 6.7in, vertically-folding display screen of the Galaxy Z Flip 3, in addition to its twin 12MP + 12MP ultrawide rear digicam setup. The inner selfie digicam ought to stick at 10MP, too.
The outer OLED show is outwardly set to develop to 2.1in, up from 1.9in on the current-gen mannequin. In any other case, it seems to be like a reasonably restrained replace – prone to cement its place as Samsung’s ‘mainstream’ foldable providing. This could put more room between it and the pricer Galaxy Z Fold 4, which is rumoured to get extra vital upgrades to its digicam.
We’ve heard whisperings of 4 totally different color choices: Graphite (gray), Bora Purple, Pink Gold and Blue. Extra excitingly, Sammobile has mentioned the agency’s Bespoke service might be returning in an expanded capability. As an alternative of simply selecting an off-the-shelf color, you’ll be capable of combine and match for a extra personalised machine. Whereas there’s no phrase on what number of color combos are on the way in which, leaks level to “much more” than the 49 accessible for the Galaxy Z Flip 3. The service additionally seems to be prefer it’s set to roll out to different territories, which means it received’t simply be Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Korea, UK, and US prospects that get so as to add a splash of color to their smartphone.
Whereas it’s not fairly a full reveal, the most recent leaks courtesy of 91Mobiles present the telephone in profile, in ‘Bora Purple’ colors. They trace at modifications together with bigger, extra pronounced energy and quantity buttons, rear digicam lenses that protrude out additional than earlier than, and a extra angular physique that doesn’t taper a lot in direction of every finish. The positioning additionally suggests the hinge seems to be narrower, however we predict that’s a difficult name given the dearth of different angles.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: worth rumours
Whereas we look ahead to Samsung to make issues official, we solely have rumours to go on proper now as to what the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will price at launch. The newest comes from Korean weblog Naver, which suggests the 256GB model will price 1,299,000 received in Samsung’s house market. That’s a leap of 45,000 received, which might translate to a European improve from €1,099 to €1,160.
Going by prior launches, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 arrived at £949 SIM-free within the UK, inserting it above the Galaxy S22 and alongside the Galaxy S22+, however beneath the extra premium Galaxy S22 Extremely and Galaxy Z Fold 3. If rumours are true, we may see a £999 beginning worth.
There was speak of Samsung managing to cut back the prices of manufacturing versatile telephones, which might be carried over right into a worth lower for the brand new handset, however with element shortages nonetheless a factor and world conflicts having a widespread monetary influence, we’re not holding our breath.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: upgrades we wish to see
As we rumble nearer to a possible launch date, there are many issues we’d like to see from a fourth-generation clamshell foldable telephone. Right here’s what’s on our want checklist:
Higher battery life
If, as rumoured, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is getting an even bigger battery, we’re hoping it truly interprets to higher battery life. The Z Flip 3 didn’t have one of the best longevity away from the mains, to the purpose it might be a wrestle to get by means of a full day with no need to prime up. The whispers that it’ll additionally include a power-hungry Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 CPU don’t instil confidence, if we’re sincere.
Extra Samsung Bespoke
The pick-and-choose color choices Samsung launched mid-way by means of the Z Flip 3’s life had been a revelation, letting you purchase a bespoke handset customised to your preferences. Certain, it doubtless torpedoed any second-hand worth, however who cares while you’re rocking a pink and yellow smartphone? We’d like a Bespoke service on launch day, and hopefully with a number of additional color choices thrown in for good measure. Current leaks counsel the latter is completely on the playing cards.
A sturdier hinge
The Z Flip could be approaching model 4, nevertheless it’s nonetheless undeniably early days for foldable tech. You’ve acquired to be delicate with the present mannequin, and the seam remains to be noticeable. Any enhancements Samsung could make in both of these areas might be very welcome certainly.
