Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4From real comments

Verdict distilled from 58 mentions across 12 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment64%
PROS 64%
CONS 36%

Rank based on 58 mentions across 12 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a compact, pocketable phone with a fun, unique form factor
  • You like using the cover screen for quick tasks, selfies, and notifications without unfolding
  • You're bored with slab phones and want to try something different from Android or iOS

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You're worried about long-term hinge and screen crease durability
  • You need consistently strong all-day battery life for heavy use
  • You want top-tier camera quality including a sharp ultrawide lens

What users complain about

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Strong brand track record and reliability
Impressive engineering despite sanctions
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Best-in-class cover screen
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Best-in-class cover screen
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Better value than competing folds
Productive large-screen use cases
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Excellent cover screen
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Excellent camera system
Preferred over Samsung and Motorola rivals
Compact, functional cover screen aspect ratio
Underused cover display
Camera bump design criticized
Reported display durability and repair issues
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Overall hardware and engineering excellenceBest-in-class outer displayInnovative wedge hinge designNo Google Mobile ServicesVery high priceNo inner selfie camera
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Overall hardware and engineering excellence
Best-in-class outer display
Innovative wedge hinge design
No Google Mobile Services
Very high price
No inner selfie camera
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Motorola Razr 2019
Nostalgic flip designInnovative foldable screen implementationCompact, pocketable sizeHigh price versus specsWeak battery lifeHinge and durability concerns
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Nostalgic flip design
Innovative foldable screen implementation
Compact, pocketable size
High price versus specs
Weak battery life
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Oppo Find N2 Flip
Large, useful cover screenMinimal crease and flat foldPremium hinge and build qualityUnderdeveloped softwareCamera shortcomingsLimited cover screen app functionality
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Large, useful cover screen
Minimal crease and flat fold
Premium hinge and build quality
Underdeveloped software
Camera shortcomings
Limited cover screen app functionality
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Tablet-Sized Unfolded DisplayIncluded Charger and Generous UnboxingThinness Comparable to Fold 6Very High PriceLacks S Pen SupportScreen Durability Concerns
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Tablet-Sized Unfolded Display
Included Charger and Generous Unboxing
Thinness Comparable to Fold 6
Very High Price
Lacks S Pen Support
Screen Durability Concerns
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Kirin 9000S chip performanceBrand loyalty and heritageSatellite callingLack of native Google servicesHigh price outside ChinaLimited global availability
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Brand loyalty and heritage
Satellite calling
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Fun, novel experience vs. boring slabsCompact, pocketable form factorImproved battery over Flip3 (for some users)Hinge and screen durability failuresInconsistent or weak battery lifeCamera quality concerns
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Fun, novel experience vs. boring slabs
Compact, pocketable form factor
Improved battery over Flip3 (for some users)
Hinge and screen durability failures
Inconsistent or weak battery life
Camera quality concerns

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

The flip form factor genuinely delights many switchers from both iPhone and other Android phones. Commenters repeatedly describe the Z Flip4 as fun, nostalgic, and different from typical 'black brick' phones. Many iPhone users say they switched out of boredom with yearly minor upgrades and ended up loving the compact size, pocket fit, and the fact it sits lower and doesn't slip out. Several call it a conversation starter and are pleasantly surprised by how much they use it over their previous main phone.

The cover screen adds real everyday utility beyond a gimmick. Users highlight being able to check notifications, take selfies with the main cameras, use Samsung Pay, and answer calls on speaker without unfolding the phone. Customizing backgrounds and GIFs on the cover screen is mentioned as a fun extra. Flex mode for video calls, YouTube, and propping the phone up for hands-free viewing is repeatedly praised as genuinely useful.

Battery life and hinge/screen durability remain the most contested aspects. Some users say battery is much better than the Flip3 and lasts fine, while others report fast drain or barely lasting through a business day. Durability complaints are frequent and serious: hinge failures, screen crease swelling, cracked displays, and peeling screen protectors, sometimes occurring within months and just after warranty expiration, causing real buyer hesitation.

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