The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is getting lighter, slimmer, and more powerful. But in terms of looks, it still resembles its predecessor and the price is very high.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has been unveiled. The folding smartphone looks very similar to its predecessor (Galaxy Z Fold 3), but there are some notable changes to talk about. Firstly, it packs a more powerful chipset from Qualcomm (Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1), and there’s an improved primary camera sensor. The phone is also getting lighter and relatively slimmer, and the hinge is becoming more durable. What excites me the most is the software experience, which technically speaking is the skin over bones. It is the first folding smartphone to ship with Google’s anticipated Android 12L, designed for tablets and foldables.
Of course, innovations like these don’t come cheap and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 carries a big price tag of $1,799 (base 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant), which translates to around Rs 1,42,000. Interestingly, it is still cheaper than the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 when it debuted last year at Rs 1,49,999 for the same variant. But the exact India-specific prices remain unclear at this point.
Since the phone launched last night, I am yet to test its full potential, but there’s still a lot to talk about the Galaxy Z Fold 4, and the folding smartphone in general. In this quick review, I will mainly highlight the design and software aspects. For a detailed review of the camera, processor, and battery, ensure that you keep reading India Today Tech, and watch our content on Fiiber YouTube channels.
Samsung has significantly improved the weight distribution, and the Galaxy Z Fold 4, in its unfolded form, sits nicely in your palms. When folded, the phone does feel a bit clunky, but the viewing experience on the outer display is pleasant, thanks to slimmer bezels.
