Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
A great model of flip phone
27/08/2023 22:25
Edited; having used the Flip 4 and 5.:
Both the Z Flip4 and 5 are great bits of kit.
The Flip4 I chose was rose gold, and it was a shame they didn't offer it on the 5. The new colours offered seem more drab, except the yellow, which is not a colour I am keen on.
Setup was incredibly easy, as I just used the Samsung Smart Switch app.
Very obviously, their main feature is that they fold, so I can fit them in my pockets! They have the added benefit of being easier to hold for my small hands, so I'm less likely to drop it, and even if I do, there's less chance of breaking the main screen. Although, there is now more chance of breaking the cover screen on the Flip5. I bought a case for this very reason.
Speaking of, the main AMOLED screen is a good size and boasts a good resolution, brightness and clarity. Bonus points for being able to set manually or use the automatic brightness and temperature.
There is a crease down the middle, but to be honest, I barely noticed it after a couple of days and I was pleasantly surprised to find that the crease did not affect selection – if I pressed there, it would register normally, like when selecting a tile on a match three game. To note: the Flip 5 has no gap when folded, whereas the 4 did, so it's nice that the 5 can shut cleanly.
Taking videos and photos was easy enough as using the interface was pretty straight forward, and has advanced options too. I didn't really notice much difference in the camera quality, even in low light situations.
I like the fingerprint reader on the side, although sometimes when carrying the phone open, I accidental press it and lock it out for five failed attempts. The biometrics is really handy as a lot of apps will let you use it to log in instead of entering a password.
The Flip 5 has one obvious advantage - the larger cover screen. This is exponentially more helpful than the it's smaller predecessor, especially with apps like the calendar. I don't have to open the phone as often for brief tasks.
Another handy feature is that you can use the NFC for Google Pay etc. with the phone closed and just pressing the unlock button. The volume buttons still work when the phone is closed, and are in the same orientation – the top button is volume up, the bottom button is volume down – although they are physically mapped opposite.
The battery life is just over 9 hours on the Flip4, and a little more on the 5. From dead to 100% took about 2 hours for both.
zimandgir
Desborough , Spojené království
Age: 41
Gender: Female