(Pocket-lint) - Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 4 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro at an event on 10 August. Show We've covered how the Galaxy Z Fold 4 compares to the Z Fold 3 in a separate feature, as well as how the Z Flip 4 compares to the Z Fold 4 in another feature, but here we are looking at how the Z Flip 4 stacks up against its predecessor, the Z Flip 3. If you're wondering whether it's worth upgrading, or which of the clamshell phones you should buy, here is a rundown of how the specifications of the Z Flip 4 compare to the Z Flip 3.
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The Samsung Galaxy Flip's design has stayed pretty much the same since it first launched, with some slight changes here and there. The Z Flip 3 brought a larger cover display to the clamshell device, which the Z Flip 4 retains. Differences come in the form of squarer and flatter edges, more prominent buttons, larger camera lenses protruding a little more and a slimmer hinge too. Otherwise, it's a similar design to the Z Flip 3, which is no bad thing. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is a little narrower and shorter, but the thickness remains the same and it's actually a little heavier than the Z Flip 3 too. Colour options for the Z Flip 4 are Graphite, Bora Purple, Pink Gold and Blue, though Samsung offers the Bespoke Edition option too, offering 75 customisation options. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is available in Cream, Lavender, Phantom Black and Green. It too is offered in Bespoke Edition options. Z Flip 4 vs Z Flip 3 display
Both the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 have a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a 2640 x 1080 pixel resolution when unfolded. The Z Flip 3's display has a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Z Flip 4's main display is variable between 1Hz and 120Hz. There's HDR10+ support and a centralised punch hole camera at the top on both the Z Flip 4 and Z Flip 3. For the external display, it's a 1.9-inch Super AMOLED Always On Display with a resolution of 512 x 260 on both devices. The Z Flip 4 does have more options and themes though that run from inside the phone to the outside though. Z flip 4 vs Z Flip 3 specs
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset with 8GB of RAM support. The Z Flip 3 by comparison, runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 platform with 8GB of RAM so there's definitely an upgrade in this department. When it comes to storage, the Z Flip 4 comes in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB options, while the Z Flip 3 is only offered in 128GB and 256GB models. The 512GB option is therefore a first for this device. Battery capacity has also increased for the Z Flip 4, jumping up from the Z Flip 3's 3300mAh capacity to 3700mAh. There's faster charging on the Z Flip 4 too, with 25W wired charging that will offer up to 50 per cent battery from flat in 30 minutes. The Z Flip 4 and Z Flip 3 both have wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. In terms of other hardware, the Z Flip 4 retains a physical fingerprint sensor within the side power button, like the Z Flip 3, rather than opting for an under-display option. Z Flip 4 vs Z Flip 3 cameras
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G comes with a dual camera on the outside with two 12-megapixel sensors - one of which is a wide angle lens with f/1.8 aperture and the other is an ultra wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. There's also a 10-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.4 aperture. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 offers the same in terms of specifications - front and back, but the main rear sensor is said to be 65 per cent brighter, moving from 1.4µm pixels to 1.8µm pixels. There's also a Super Night Solution mode on the Z Flip 4 so there are improvements on a software level too. squirrel_widget_5828751 ConclusionThe Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 offers internal upgrades more so than design updates. A similar, though more refined and durable design is present on the Z Flip 4 compared to the Z Flip 3 and the processor and battery get a boost too. If you're wondering whether to upgrade from the Z Flip 3 to the Z Flip 4, then there are a few reasons that would make this worthwhile, predominately the processor and battery updgrades, camera improvements and the design refinements. These are the same reasons to opt for the Z Flip 4 over the Z Flip 3 if you're choosing between them. The Z Flip 4 will likely feel like a similar - though faster - phone to the Z Flip 3 though so you'll need to decide whether those upgrades - which are minor on the design front - are important enough to you to part with your cash or whether it is worth waiting to see what the clamshell Galaxy does next time. Writing by Britta O'Boyle. Whats the difference between the Flip 3 and 4?The Galaxy Z Flip4 is also more compact and tougher than its predecessor, and the Cover Screen is more customisable than ever. The Galaxy Z Flip4 has a boosted Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ 4nm processor which is more powerful and efficient when compared with the Snapdragon 888 processor of the Galaxy Z Flip3.
Is the Flip 3 and flip 4 the same size?To all intents and purposes, these two flip phones are the same size. At 165.2 x 71.9m, the Flip 4 is fractionally shorter and narrower than its 166 x 72.2mm predecessor, thanks to slightly shrunken bezels and a slimmer hinge. They're both 6.9mm thick, while the newer phone is 4g heavier at 187g.
Is it worth upgrading to Z Flip 4?If you have an original Flip or a Flip 5G, I do think upgrading is worth it, especially if you can snag one of those hefty trade-in discounts. You get a more robust build with water resistance, a bigger battery, a larger cover screen, a faster and more efficient processor and a high-refresh-rate main display.
What's the difference between the Z Flip and Z Flip 3?Both the Samsung Z Flip3 and Samsung Z Flip have dual 12MP main cameras with 10MP front camera for perfect selfies . However, with its larger front cover screen the Samsung Z Flip3 is a significant upgrade from the Samsung Z Flip.
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