Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 go on open sale today
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- Mm1
- 29 Aug 2022
Dro, 28 Aug 2022I am a tech nerd. I can afford to buy these but I am still ... moreIf you think first foldable and current one, the progress been very slow. I wonder how long tech need to evolve before all the flaws of foldable has been fixed and is it even possible.
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- xua
- 28 Aug 2022
I am a tech nerd. I can afford to buy these but I am still not buying. The progress is still not worthy.
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- p7H
- 27 Aug 2022
The Flip, 27 Aug 2022I kept my Flip 3 for mostly sentimental reasons but that in... more”I kept my Flip 3 for mostly sentimental reasons but that initial $900 trade-in deal to get the Flip 4 was extremely tempting. I just didn't want to go through that long process of setting up everything again. I have so many settings tweaks for every app I use.”
Samsung backup is that bad? When i upgrade my iPhone to newer one, all i need to do is put my new iPhone close to old one and it will make exact copy of it if wanted and it all happens automaticly.
- The Flip
- 4BT
- 27 Aug 2022
I kept my Flip 3 for mostly sentimental reasons but that initial $900 trade-in deal to get the Flip 4 was extremely tempting. I just didn't want to go through that long process of setting up everything again. I have so many settings tweaks for every app I use. It's not like the Snapdragon 888 is ancient either. Still very fast.
I'm also no longer chasing after the latest and greatest any more. The Flip 5 will be better than 4, and so on and so on. The happiness won't last very long. We'll get bored once the honeymoon phase is over and you'll get the newer one in a year which is essentially the same experience as the previous one. Endless loop to upgrade from all the phone salesmen on YouTube who need their views.
I saw somebody make their Flip 4 look like a Game Boy Advance SP on Reddit. Been there, done that. Even made it look like a Nintendo DS. Been using SamSprung a day after it came out. Was originally called Zflip Launcher or something like that. Just the sentimental value is why I kept my 3.
So many fun nights playing GameCube or PS2 games on it while in my car. It's why my cover display is the GameCube boot-up animation. I played NBA Street Vol. 2 using Dolphin MMJ and MMJR2 for 100+ hours. The 3 is what got me back playing video games. The 4 is technically better, but the 3 gave me more freshness and memories I'll never forget.
That Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is very efficient though. But I carry multiple phones. Sometimes up to three: Razr 5G, Flip 3, and iPhone SE (2016) for music with wired headphones. I own multiple powerbanks. Add the fact I plan to lessen my Internet usage. Why would I need more battery life? Removing Internet use can boost any phone even with bad battery life by at least 3x-4x.
I'm good with that. Flip 4 offers upgrades I don't really need. It just happens to be newer but feels more of the same. Who knows? Flip 5 will look and feel more of the same too. Smartphones no longer excite like a decade ago.
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- si0
- 27 Aug 2022
Tanx God! Couldn't wait for all these Samsung emails to stop. A phone that ain't worth half of its price and watches that should never been out!
- The Flip
- 4BT
- 26 Aug 2022
If you're getting the Flip 4, just be wary of the screen protector bubbling up at the crease. I finally removed mine on my Flip 3 today at Ubreakifix for free. Took only 2 minutes. It was only getting bigger and annoying to look at. We'll see how it holds up without one but I do take really care of my phones and Gorilla Glass Victus is very scratch resistant.
Had I got the screen protector replacement, it would just bubble up again after 6 to 12 months depending on much I use it which surprisingly isn't much. I think if you only use one phone, you need to go for the Flip 4 over 3 just from the battery life alone. Since I carry two phones daily, I don't need the battery life upgrade.
My biggest concern without a screen protector is if the black cracks start developing on the crease? From what I've read, Flip 3 is durable enough without it unlike the previous two gens. It is water-resistant and the display was much stronger than the previous ones, so I'm guessing most likely not. Be a rare case if it happens.
If it does crack, then c'est la vie. They're just material things. Will have it recycled. Warranty expires tomorrow. Will be using my other four phones that still works fine in 2022. I do believe Flip 3 will hold up well without a screen protector. If it doesn't, then I know for sure it will be the last Z Flip I'll ever buy. I'll stick to the Motorola Razr line. I much prefer their cover displays.
My Flip 3's crease does feel less shallower without the screen protector. It actually feels nicer.
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- GBh
- 26 Aug 2022
-Trix-, 26 Aug 2022This is the moment which will show if there’s demand for th... moreThe problem is that the Flip 4 is a huge phablet when opened, and it's only compact when closed. They should cut down the size a little bit, and aim for a size like the Motorola Razr 5G
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- ITZ
- 26 Aug 2022
Can`t wait for my first foldable ever, I love my s22u, but I have to part with it for a new experience while I still could afford luxury items. yolo
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- potato101
- ut7
- 26 Aug 2022
PorkBelly, 26 Aug 2022We’re not all from Zimbabwe or wherever you’re from. Some p... moreI guess he just meant from a perspective that mobile devices get kinda obsolete in a year. And Samsung in notorious for discounting their own phone in a few months and hence the resell value drops drastically. Like when you spend 1000 bucks, it's all good that you want to, but it does become old in less than a year( when s23 drops).
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- PorkHotdog
- mQM
- 26 Aug 2022
New guy, 26 Aug 2022You got the fold?The flip is cheaper than the Ultra so most likely
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- Richard
- 8IN
- 26 Aug 2022
Just bought 3, Galaxy Z Flip 4 for my family and not a bad phone! Just a little bit worries about dust or sand.
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- New guy
- XBJ
- 26 Aug 2022
Lol, 26 Aug 2022After trading s22u and all the discounts codes I got It - 600€.You got the fold?
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- Anonymous
- x0k
- 26 Aug 2022
I got mine for free from T-Mobile. $0 for 24 months
It's pretty fun so far - good performance, camera takes nice pictures, and the build quality feels sturdy. I'll probably keep it for a while and then trade it in next year for something with a telephoto
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- 26 Aug 2022
After trading s22u and all the discounts codes I got It - 600€.
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- p7H
- 26 Aug 2022
This is the moment which will show if there’s demand for these foldables or will they vanish. Interesting half year ahead.
I have a feeling flip 4 fold 4 sales will disappoint. I just don’t think there’s enough new buyers to buy these, these are more or less the same than flip 3 and fold 3 and those didn’t find much users, so it’s going to be very difficult to still grow, i mean if they didn’t bought last models why these.
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- jamesontech
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- 26 Aug 2022
AnonD-834088, 26 Aug 2022Do ppl really pay these prices just for a hand set and then... moreStop being so judgmental of those who have more money and choose to live lavishly.
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- 26 Aug 2022
PorkBelly, 26 Aug 2022We’re not all from Zimbabwe or wherever you’re from. Some p... moreI wasn't judging fella,what ppl do with there own money is there own business,so chill fella 👈
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- g8K
- 26 Aug 2022
Z Flip4 in my country starts at 1,098€ and Z Fold4 at 1,858€ lol.
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- mQM
- 26 Aug 2022
AnonD-834088, 26 Aug 2022Do ppl really pay these prices just for a hand set and then... moreWe’re not all from Zimbabwe or wherever you’re from. Some people make more money and want to enjoy the fine things in life, stop judging.