The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 faces a considerably stronger foldable phone market than the Galaxy Z Fold 3 did at launch, but Samsung’s 2021 lineup solidified it as the leader of this niche market and Samsung isn’t going to give that position up easily.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 patched most of the design complaints that remained after the Galaxy Z Fold 2 blew everyone away, with durability as the primary lingering concern that may not vanish for foldables in the short term. Pricing is the other challenge. At $1,799, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is more expensive than any flagship phone and rivals top-end configurations of the iPad Pro 12.9.
Will Samsung ensure that the Galaxy Z Fold 4 stands out? Let’s take a deep dive into the leaks and rumors about the Samsung foldable, allowing us to discern whether the South Korea-based tech giant can make the Galaxy Z Fold 4 “the next big thing.”
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 release date
There are no official statements or credible leaks regarding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4’s release date. However, Samsung follows a consistent release schedule, so it will likely be released at an August Galaxy Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 4.
The foldables and the Galaxy Watch took over this event, which was formerly for the Galaxy Note (the S Pen-packed device that now appears to be completely absorbed by the Galaxy S22 Ultra). Samsung will once again look to get in ahead of the September/October black hole that is created by the anticipated launch of the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch 8.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 design
The biggest leak to date regarding the Galaxy Z Fold 4 design comes from OnLeaks and Smartprix, the former has a strong history with Samsung leaks, so while there are often slight disparities, the general design is extremely credible. The most obvious change is the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra camera design on the rear with three pronounced lenses with a flash immediately below. It’s an interesting move for the Fold as the exposed lenses really demand a case, which isn’t ideal for the bulky (when folded) foldable.
Meanwhile, many Chinese factory are designing and even producing Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 case now, not sure the datum are 100% accurate, let’s look forward to the final phones.
Post time: May-31-2022