Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4 is putting in the work to be the ultimate Gen Z influencer phone. It might not appeal to some, but the BTS Army won't care about their opinion.

With its improved battery life and durability, the Flip 4 is a more practical phone than its predecessor and is the first of Samsung’s foldables that’s truly ready for the mainstream. Sure, there are a few minor inconveniences to put up with, like Instagram’s incompatibility with its aspect ratio or the fact that it has considerably less battery life than other phones at this price.

Samsung has addressed some of the Z Flip 3's biggest pain points with its 2022 successor; mainly by way of a larger battery that fits into a more compact form factor, but there's still plenty of room left for further improvement. Price versus performance remains unmatched in the market, especially when you consider this is one of the only water-resistant foldables out there.

It feels greedy asking for more from the Flip 4. It folds in half. It’s waterproof. Performance is great. It has fairly good cameras, and you can use them in a way that no slab-style phone can match. It doesn’t cost $1,800. But we can and should ask for more from this phone because it could be much better.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4 feels as premium as ever, and its all-important-yet-diminutive front screen keeps you focused on the world around you.

don't think there's any reason why you should not get the Galaxy Z Flip 4. It's a flagship phone in every way and one designed to stay in your pocket more than most other phones, which is a nice change of pace. If you have concerns about durability, that's understandable, though I think we're at the point where that's the exception, not the rule.

Samsung updates the Galaxy Z Flip with a revamped cover screen, slimmer hinge and new camera features and it’s well worth picking up.

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a lot of refinements, such as a slimmer, lighter hinge and flatter edges. The new Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor ensures that the Flip 4 shines in every task. But despite the larger power pack, I have concerns about battery life. The cameras are good, especially the night mode, but not quite $999 level.