Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G (2022)

The best small phone around ; Battery life improvements ; Clever camera tricks

Battery life still could be better ; Cover Screen is good, but functionality is better on the Razr ; MInimal upgrades over the previous model

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is the most welcoming foldable phone on the market. It offers minimal upgrades over the previous version, yet it feels like a very complete device.

Flatter design looks and feels fantastic Bespoke customization is unmatched Excellent main display Blazing fast performance Good, fun cameras

Battery still only lasts a day Limited cover screen functionality

“The Galaxy Z Flip 4 may not be a revolutionary year-over-year upgrade, but it stands tall as one of the best folding smartphones you can buy in 2022. It's sleeker, faster, and more reliable than ever.”

Compact foldable smartphone, not insanely priced.

Heavily throttles under 100% CPU/GPU load.

The fourth generation Z Flip is moving the series into a bright future, and it does everything right with the technology it has at its disposal. We are recommending it to people who'd like to own a unique phone, small, and yet powerful and capable; to...

Standout design ; Better battery life than previous model ; Excellent cellular reception ; Useful front screen

Less-capable cameras than other premium phones ; Gaming performance throttles quickly

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.

Beautifully engineered phone ; Great for content creators/solo travelers ; Flex Mode is *chef’s kiss* ; Compact and pocketable ; Decent battery life (relative to other foldables)

Boring upgrades ; Gets warm quickly ; Power button annoyingly invokes Bixby

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is an engineering masterpiece that appeals to content creators and travelers who prefer to pack light, but I’m not convinced that Galaxy Z Flip 3 owners should upgrade.

Premium design ; Lots of customisation options ; Great display ; IPX8 protection

Charging not the fastest ; Display durability remains a problem ; No zoom camera

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 makes a few important updates to this popular folding phone, resulting in a better-looking device, and bringing the power up to date. There's novelty in the design and many will love the customisation that it offers, while...

Affordable foldable ; Flagship in every way ; Powerful ; Smart use of the folding concept

Battery life is not great ; Camera lacks telephoto lens

Streamlined design makes the most of that foldable screen ; Cover display more useful than before ; Stellar everyday performance

Camera versatility not as good as regular Galaxy line-up ; Long-term durability an unknown ; Is this really the best foldable form factor?

The best Flip yet is all the evidence you need to know foldable phones have a big future. It falls behind flatter alternatives in a few places, but delivers on camera quality, performance and battery life