Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G
SamsungReleased Jul 2022
Restored Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 offers strong 5G, Wi-Fi 6e speeds, fast Snapdragon performance, and split-screen multitasking for up to three apps. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G scores 84/100 based on 7 professional critic reviews in the foldable phones category. Coverage includes reviews from Notebookcheck, Digit, Hothardware, and Cnet.
Critic Score
Pros
- Snapdragon 8+ gen 1 processor(5)
- Good camera system with 50mp main sensor(3)
- Excellent multitasking capabilities(2)
- Ipx8 water resistance(2)
Cons
- High price(6)
- Bulky design(2)
- Slow charging speeds(2)
7 Critic Reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a refined foldable with improved durability, great performance and pixel-perfect cameras, but it doesn't do much differently to its predecessor.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 has helped transition the Fold range of phones from Samsung into a mainstream flagship series, as opposed to a device only for tech enthusiasts.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 offers excellent wireless performance, impressive benchmark scores, and fast daily use, though thermal throttling affects sustained performance.
The Pixel Fold's wider cover screen and excellent camera make it a strong contender, though its high price and durability concerns are notable drawbacks.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G offers excellent multitasking capabilities and improved cameras, making it the premium foldable phone despite its high price.
For those looking for a larger screen that delivers on versatility, there is nothing quite like the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G is Samsung's best folding phone to date, but its near-identical design to the Fold 3 and high price of R37,000 make it a hard sell for existing Fold 3 owners.
