Revisiting Samsung’s 4th-gen foldables - Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4

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Over the years, foldable phones have gained popularity during different periods in time. First came the Motorola StarTAC which launched in 1996. But the first peak of this technology came in 2003 when the same company debuted its Motorola Razr, and it became a sensation. However, even the Razr's popularity was not enough for companies to consider the foldable phone segment as viable and the technology never took off as brands like Nokia stuck to their tried and tested designs which soared in popularity. Thus, any major developments in the foldable smartphone industry almost came to a standstill.

However, that all changed when Samsung entered the market in 2019 with its Galaxy Fold. While it wasn't the first foldable smartphone to launch with a touchscreen display, it was a turning point in the smartphone industry as Samsung showed there really was potential for these devices. About 6 months later, the Galaxy Flip arrived, combining Moto Razr's clamshell design with modern features. Since then, Samsung has never looked back.

There have been many iterations of the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip over the years, and all of them have improved the foldable technology, building upon the success of their predecessors. Now, as we gear up for the launch of Samsung's next generation of foldables at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023, it is the perfect time to look back at the fourth generation - the Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Z Flip 4.

With the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung finally brought durability to a smartphone segment that was still considered fragile by most. It got the IPX8 water resistance rating, refining the design and making it lighter. However, there was still a lot left to be desired. People complained about poor battery life and a sub-par