Samsung has come a long way as the only popular foldable device manufacturer. The Korean giant has drastically improved its foldables with each generation, proving that foldables are indeed practical and can be adapted by a larger audience. TheGalaxy Z Fold/Flip3series is a testament to Samsung’s comprehensive R&D, but with many companies working on their versions of foldables, can Samsung hold the crown in the future?
The answer to that could be a little tricky, but what’s more important right now is the question, “Are the upgrades in Z Fold4/Flip4 enough of a cut to call them the real successors to the Z Fold3/Flip3?” Let’s find out.
Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 Vs Z Fold4 and Flip4: Real Upgrades?
The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 were launched last year and they brought significant build, performance, and camera improvements over the Z Fold2 and Flip2. Here’s how the latest Fold series and Z Fold3/Flip3 compare.
Galaxy Z Fold3 Vs Z Fold4
The Fold4 brings upgrades to the cameras as the secondary wide-angle camera is now a 50MP shooter. Apart from that, the Fold4 is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which is more efficient than the 888. The screen is much stronger thanks to the inclusion of a fiber layer on the screen’s digitizer, and the new hinge makes it lighter.
Does that mean it’s worth upgrading from a Z Fold3? The short answer is no. The Fold4 doesn’t really come with significant improvements for it to be called an “Upgrade.”
Galaxy Z Flip3 Vs Z Flip4
According to Samsung, the improved hinge on both the Fold4 and Flip4 is lighter and firmer than its predecessor which helped in fitting a 400mAh bigger battery. The display is also said to be improved with added layers, making it more shock-proof.
Overall, the Flip3 brings great updates, especially on the battery front. Not to mention, the 8+ Gen 1 is much more efficient than Snapdragon 888. Hence, the improved battery with the improved processor efficiency will result in better overall battery life.
But is it really that big of an upgrade? Probably not. Unless you’re a heavy user and desire more battery life, you should probably stick to the Z Fold3.
What are your thoughts on the newly-launched Samsung foldables? Were you expecting many upgrades? Let us know in the comments section below.
