The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 launched in August 2022 as Samsung's most refined clamshell foldable at the time, and in 2026 it remains genuinely appealing for anyone drawn to the flip form factor without paying current-generation prices. When folded, it slips into a pocket with ease, roughly the size of a compact mirror. Open it up and you get a full 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz adaptive refresh that feels like any conventional flagship. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip handles everyday tasks and casual gaming smoothly, while 8GB of RAM keeps multitasking responsive. The 1.9-inch cover display lets you check notifications, control music, and snap selfies without opening the phone, though it is significantly smaller than the cover screens on the Flip5 and Flip6. IPX8 water resistance is a reassuring inclusion for a foldable. Samsung committed to four OS updates and five years of security patches, with the Z Flip4 now running Android 16 and Android 17 arriving as its final major update. Battery life from the 3,700mAh cell gets most users through a day, and 25W fast charging tops up quickly. At 2026 prices, the Z Flip4 is the most affordable entry into Samsung's foldable ecosystem.
