Samsung's Galaxy Fold phones have defined what the most luxurious phones of our times can look and feel like. Right from 2019's Galaxy Fold to 2022's Galaxy Z Fold 4, these phones are more than just big phablets with a folding screen – it is how Samsung makes use of that big folding screen with its clever software design to make the most out of it. The Galaxy Z Fold 4, according to Samsung, is the latest and the greatest foldable phone it has ever made. But is that actually the case?
We have just got our hands on a brand new Beige Galaxy Z Fold 4 and right after unboxing, there are five things that sets it apart from other luxury smartphones available in the market today. Prices in India start at Rs. 1,54,999 for the base variant of the Fold 4 and that pits it against the mighty Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, which has been our evergreen favourite in this premium segment.
Call us lame but the folding phones are still cool four years after their arrival. You have a 6.2-inch full fledged flagship-quality display for regular tasks and a mega 7.6-inch display when you want the tablet experience. The Cover Display has a variable refresh rate of 48Hz to 120Hz whereas the Main Display has the variable refresh rate of 1Hz-120Hz. Moreover, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the only phone in the world to run Android 12L; the tablet-friendly version of Android.
The previous Galaxy Z Fold 3 had a similarly big display but due to its slimmer aspect ratio, it wasn't as easy to use for most tasks. The Fold 4 has a slightly shorter yet wider Cover Display that offers more space to play with. Hence, texting on the Fold 4's Cover Display is easier and so is watching YouTube, or reading webpages. In short, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is easier to use in the folded
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