We spent some time with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 during Galaxy Unpacked proceedings, and you can read our hands-on review for an early look at the new foldable flagship. However, there were things that we could not and did not check at the time.
Our usual detailed testing is now about to begin as a test unit is now in the office. It’s in the standard Phantom Black color rather than the Greygreen we used originally (which Samsung has designated as the hero color for this generation).
The retail package includes the phone itself, a USB-C to C cable and a SIM ejector. No, even the $1,800/€1,800/£1,650 phone doesn’t get a charger in the box. The only reason the box is so big is because the phone arrives open, keeping its 7.6″ internal display stretched out.
The Galaxy Z Fold4 is rated for 25W charging, the same as its predecessor. However, thanks to some changes, the phone now charges faster – according to official data, it will go from zero to 50% in half an hour. In our tests, the Z Fold3 only reached 33% over the same period. Note that you’ll need a 25W USB power charger to get the fastest possible charge (or a 15W wireless charger if you can’t get it to work).
Another thing we’re excited to test is the camera. It still doesn’t live up to the standard set by the S22 Ultra, but it should at least match the S22/S22+. It uses the same 50MP GN3 sensor as the two S22 models (1/1.57”, 1.0µm pixels) and the same telephoto camera with a 10MP sensor and 3x lens.
The displays of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 are shorter and wider
The proportions of the lid and internal displays have been slightly changed, which should make them more ergonomic. Expect a full report coming soon.
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