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Although Samsung’s Galaxy S and Fold series still provide superior technology, the Z Flip series has quietly emerged as the standout member of the company’s mobile family. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 appears to build on the success of the Galaxy Z Flip 3, which was the first foldable phone to gain mainstream sales status. The fact that the Flip is essentially a very nice flagship phone that can fold in half to fit more easily into pockets and purses is a key factor in its popularity with consumers. Although it wouldn’t be fair to compare the Z Flip 4 to the Galaxy S22 Ultra, it does quite well against Samsung’s entry-level flagships.
Let’s take a look at the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and how it compares against Samsung’s own Galaxy S22 Plus.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus vs Galaxy Z Flip 3
Build: Armor aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
IP68 dust and water resistance
Dimensions & Weight:
157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6mm
196g
Display : 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
FHD+ (1080 x 2340)
10-120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate
1750 nits
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Exynos 2200
RAM & Storage:
8GB + 128GB
8GB + 256GB
Battery & Charging:
4,500mAh
45W wired fast charging support
15W wireless charging support
4.5W reverse wireless charging
Charger not included
Security: Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Rear Camera(s):
Primary: 50MP, 1.0µm, 85° FoV, 23mm, f/1.8, DPAF, OIS
Ultra-wide: 12MP, 1.4µm, 120° FoV, 13mm, f/2.2
Telephoto: 10MP, 1.0µm, 36° FoV, 69mm, f/2.4, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Front Camera(s):10MP, 1.22µm, f/2.2, 80° FoV
Port(s): USB Type-C
Audio: Stereo speakers
Connectivity:
5G (mmWave/sub6)
4G LTE
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.2
NFC
Software:
One UI 4.1 based on Android 12
Promised four Android OS upgrades
Promised five years of security patches
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Build: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Armor Aluminum frame
IPX8 water resistance
Dimensions & Weight: Folded: 84.9 x 71.9 x 15.9-17.1 mm
Unfolded: 165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm
187g
Display: Cover display:
1.9-inch Super AMOLED
260 x 512 pixels
Inner display:
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
1080 x 2640 (426 PPI)
120Hz adaptive refresh rate
1200 nits
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
RAM & Storage: 8GB + 128GB
8GB + 256GB
8GB + 512GB
Battery & Charging: 3,700mAh
25W fast charging support
15W wireless charging support
4.5W reverse wireless charging
Charger not included
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Rear Camera(s): Primary: 12MP f/1.8, 1.4μm, OIS
Secondary: 12MP ultra-wide, f/2.2, FOV 123°
Front Camera(s): 10MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)
Port(s): USB Type-C
Audio: Stereo speakers
Connectivity: 4X4 MIMO, 7CA, LAA, LTE Cat.20
SA/NSA 5G (Sub6/mmWave)
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.2
NFC
Software: One UI 4.1 based on Android 12
Promised four Android OS upgrades
Promise five years of security patches
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus: Hardware and design
Despite the fact one is an exciting foldable and the other is a somewhat standard slab, these two phones actually have a lot in common, and the overall user experience will be similar. Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold phones, which take on two forms (phone and tablet), the Flip 4 really is just a normal slab phone that can bend in half. Considering the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy S22 Plus run on the same software and have similar screen sizes (Flip 4 has a 6.7-inch screen to S22 Plus’ 6.6-inch). This means when the Z Flip 4 is unfolded, it operates almost exactly the same as a Galaxy S22 Plus.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Hardware and design
The Z Flip 4 is a bit thinner and lighter than the S22 Plus, but that’s due to the latter packing a bigger battery and a better camera system — more on this later. Otherwise, they both have back sides crafted out of Gorilla Glass and Samsung’s so-called “Armor Aluminum” frame (it just means aluminum that’s been toughened). The display material is different, obviously, with the S22 Plus using a typical glass panel while the Flip 4 uses flexible bendable OLED.
As a foldable, the Z Flip 4 has an additional screen on the outside that Samsung refers to as Cover Display. When closed, the Flip 4 can do some smartphone functions thanks to its 1.9-inch screen, including viewing notifications and managing music playback.
One trick for the Flip 4 that sets it apart from any other slab phone is it can be used while folded up, and also when it’s halfway opened, in an L-shaped form that Samsung calls “Flex Mode.” This opens up a bunch of new ways to use the phone, including hands-free selfies or video recording.
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is one of the most durable foldables around, with an official IPX8 rating and a screen that’s been tested to fold six-figure times without damage. But no matter how you cut it, the Galaxy S22 Plus is just a bit more durable. It has an IP68 rating, which means it’s protected against dust and water, while the Flip 4 only protects against the latter. And a hard glass screen is still going to be more durable than a soft bendy one, no matter how much Samsung tries to enforce the foldable OLED display.
Cameras
Due to the size constraint and more complex foldable structure, the Galaxy Z Flip series has never shipped with Samsung’s best camera system, and that remains true this year. The pair of 12MP shooters (covering main and ultra-wide) in the Z Flip 4 are just decent camera hardware by 2022 standards, and definitely not on the level of the Galaxy S22 Plus’ triple-lens array consisting of a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide, and 10MP telephoto lens. The main camera of the S22 Plus not only packs more pixels but also has a large image sensor as well. The telephoto zoom lens takes the win by default, considering the Z Flip 4 doesn’t have a zoom lens at all.
But the Galaxy Z Flip 4’s foldable nature allows more ways to use the cameras. The aforementioned Flex Mode allows the Z Flip 4 to serve as its own tripod, so you can take selfies, or group photos, or time-lapse videos, without needing to prop the phone against something
The Galaxy S22 Plus also has louder and fuller speakers than the Galaxy Z Flip 4. But the latter is lighter and can sit on a table in laptop shape, so it may still be a more convenient on-the-go media consumption device.
Performance
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is a more capable phone as it has a newer chip. The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 is better at handling heavy loads without throttling, so this would be noticeable if you’re a heavy gamer. The sustained performance is where the newer chip shines, and for those workloads, you will sip lesser battery and generate lesser heat. However, if your smartphone usage consists of more casual tasks like surfing the web or texting, then you won’t be able to notice the difference between the two phones.
As previously noted, we haven’t spent enough time with the Galaxy Z Flip 4 to provide a final judgment on battery life. However, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 should be able to last a day for all but heavy users thanks to the more effective chip. My own experience has shown that the Galaxy S22 Plus can operate continuously for 12 to 13 hours on a single charge.
Which phone should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
Even though the price difference between the two phones is exactly $999.99, I think this one is quite simple. Do you love the concept of a foldable phone? Do you frequently have to request photos from random onlookers in public? Do you think that today’s flagship phones are too large to fit in your pocket? Do you want to try something new because you find cellphones boring? If any of above questions were yes, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is unquestionably preferable to the Galaxy S22 Plus. Additionally, using our link in the product box below to place a pre-order for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will earn you up to $200 in additional savings.
