If you are using the Galaxy Z Fold3, you may be wondering – how different is the new Galaxy Z Fold4 smartphone?
In this article, I will share with you the key differences… and similarities between the two foldable smartphones!
Galaxy Z Fold4 vs Z Fold3 : How Different Are They?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 builds upon the excellent Galaxy Z Fold 3 from last year, offering an improved version of the multitasking powerhouse.
If you are comparing both devices side-by-side, it’s really hard to tell them apart… because Samsung essentially retained the same design.
When folded, the Galaxy Z Fold4 is slightly (3.1 mm) shorter, and imperceptibly thinner (0.1 to 0.2 mm) than the Galaxy Z Fold3.
When unfolded, the Galaxy Z Fold4 is slightly wider and shorter, by 2 mm and 3.1 mm respectively; and 0.1 mm thinner.
Both have comparable heft, with the Galaxy Z Fold4 coming in just 8 grams lighter at 263 grams, instead of 271 grams for the Galaxy Z Fold3.
Read more : Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 : My Hands-On Experience!
Most of the upgrades in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 are internal… and out-of-the-box.
4nm Processor
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 naturally has a newer and more powerful processor than the Galaxy Z Fold3.
Manufactured on the more efficient 4nm process technology, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is the fastest processor money can buy in 2022.
But the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 used in the Galaxy Z Fold3 is no slouch, and you would be hard-pressed to tell their performance apart, outside of benchmark scores.
Main Camera Changes
Samsung retained the same triple camera setup from the Galaxy Z Fold3 with the same design and lenses, but changed two of their sensors.
Samsung upgraded the 12 MP main camera with a 50 MP sensor, while reducing the 12 MP telephoto camera to just a 10 MP sensor.
Larger Capacity
Samsung is also offering a larger 1TB internal storage capacity option for the Galaxy Z Fold4, albeit only on their website.
This will be useful for those who need additional storage for photos, videos or documents.
Samsung Care+
The biggest upgrade, I would argue, is the new Samsung Care+ warranty, which you can purchase or obtain for free as part of the pre-order offer.
With Samsung Care+, you get 2 years of device warranty including THREE (3) protective film replacements for the Main Display.
The device warranty itself covers repairs for accidental damage (including liquid damage), as well as device replacement if it cannot be repaired. Talk about peace of mind!
Galaxy Z Fold4 vs Z Fold3 : Specification Comparison
Here is a table I created to make it easier for you to compare the two models:
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 |
| Main Display | 7.6-inch Infinity Flex Display Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel |
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| Main Display Specfications |
1812 x 2176 pixels 1~120 Hz refresh rate |
1768 x 2208 pixels, 1~120 Hz refresh rate |
| Cover Display | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display | |
| Cover Display Specifications |
904 x 2316 pixels, 48~120 Hz refresh rate Gorilla Glass Victus protection |
816 x 2260 pixels, 48~120 Hz refresh rate Gorilla Glass Victus protection |
| Protection | IPX8 Water Resistance, No Dust Resistance | |
| Platform | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 1 x Cortex-X2 (3.0 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A710 (2.5 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A510 (1.8 GHz) |
1 x Kryo 680 Prime (2.84 GHz) 3 x Kryo 680 Gold (2.42 GHz) 4 x Kryo 680 Silver (1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Memory | 12 GB | |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1TB | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Cover Camera | 10 MP camera, f/2.2 aperture | |
| Front Camera | 4 MP under-display camera (f/1.8) | |
| Main Cameras | 50 MP Dual Pixel camera, f/1.8 10 MP 2X telephoto camera, f/2.4 12 MP ultrawide camera, f/2.2 |
12 MP Dual Pixel camera, f/1.8 12MP 2X telephoto camera, f/2.4 12 MP ultrawide camera, f/2.2 |
| Audio | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG Surround sound with Dolby Atmos UHQ 32-bit and DSD64/128 support |
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| Connectivity | Network : 5G / 4G / 3G Wi-Fi : 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Bluetooth : BT 5.2 USB : USB-C 3.2 |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side-Mounted | |
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Hall, Proximity, Light |
|
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh Li-Po battery | |
| Charging | Wired : 25 watt Wireless : 11 watt Reverse wireless : 4.5 watt |
|
| Folded Dimensions |
67.1 mm wide 155.1 mm tall 14.2 mm to 15.8 mm thick |
67.1 mm wide 158.2 mm tall 14.4 mm to 16.0 mm thick |
| Unfolded Dimensions |
130.1 mm wide 155.1 mm tall 6.3 mm thick |
128.1 mm wide 158.2 mm tall 6.4 mm thick |
| Weight | 263 grams | 271 grams |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 comes in three main colour options, as well as a special Burgundy colour :
- Graygreen – their signature colour this year
- Beige
- Phantom Black
- Burgundy – only available on the Samsung website
These are the available models and launch prices for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone :
- 12 GB + 256 GB : RM6,799 (about US$1,525 / £1,262 / A$2,189 / S$2,103)
- 12 GB + 512 GB : RM7,299 (about US$ 1,638 / £1,355 / A$2,350 / S$2,257)
- 12 GB + 1 TB : RM8,299 (about US$ 1,862 / £1,541 / A$2,672 / S$2,567)
The Burgundy colour option, as well as the 1TB storage option, are only available on the Samsung website.
Read more : Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 : Colour Comparison!
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