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The Galaxy Z Zip4 and Fold4: two new folding smartphones for Samsung

2022-08-10T13:14:52.341Z


The Korean manufacturer is presenting two models with the aim of establishing its dominance in this product segment, far ahead of its rivals.


Samsung is back with major product launches, backed by international press conferences, showcasing of its ranges of devices, more or less impressive stagings, combining presentations of products "

in situ

" in a vast showroom representing a living room or a kitchen with rooms whose walls are covered with telephones that mechanical arms fold and unfold.

The means deployed are commensurate with the ambitions of the Korean in the sector.

On August 10, the group rolled out the red carpet to present five new products: two folding smartphones, the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Fold4, and two connected watches, the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro, as well as a new generation of wireless headphones. , the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.

With its two new smartphones, Samsung asserts its lead over its competitors in the field of folding screens.

The two new versions are nevertheless a continuation of the previous models, with some technological improvements and new features.

Galaxy Z Zip4

Thus the Galaxy Z Flip4, which folds in the direction of the height, is a little more compact, thanks to a new hinge.

It also allows you to receive more notifications on the small screen, to read SMS, to call three predefined contacts, to take photos, to pay with Samsung Pay (with fingerprint or facial recognition) or even to answer a call without having to unfold the phone.

But in this case, you have to agree to share your conversation with your neighbors, since it switches to the loudspeaker, or plan to put on your headphones before picking up.

Similarly, closed camera shooting is now possible.

The Zip4 is also a bit more compact than its predecessor thanks to a more efficient hinge.

"The Flex experience" is also enriched, this hybrid use of the device, both closed and unfolded or partially unfolded.

Placed on a table at 45 degrees, it becomes a practical little screen for a video conversation or an easy-to-use tool for taking selfies, making Instagram stories... especially since Samsung has multiplied partnerships with publishers to offer an optimized use of his device.

It has two photo sensors, 10 and 12 million pixels, a Snapdragon Gen 8 +1 processor, known to be less energy-consuming and more powerful.

It is 5G, and WiFi 6, with a screen whose refresh rate varies between 1 and 120 Hz, depending on use (1Hz for static content and 120 Hz for video games).

The Zip4 is offered with 8 GB Ram and three versions, respectively equipped with 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB of memory.

The price logically depends on the memory, respectively 1,109 euros, 1,169 euros and 1,289 euros.

The Galaxy Z Fold4

The Galaxy Z Fold4 folds widthwise.

It can be used both folded up, with its front screen, and unfolded, offering a large screen and reading comfort close to that of a tablet.

However, the Fold4 is a bit lower and wider than its predecessors.

Experience has shown that this type of camera is more often used in portrait format than landscape.

Unfolded, its 7.6-inch screen is pleasant to use, especially since the selfie camera hidden under the screen is almost invisible.

It also has a refresh rate between 1 and 120 Hz, depending on use.

Folded up, the external screen is wider and more comfortable to use, especially for sending messages.

As with the Zip4, the resistance of the screen is highlighted by Samsung, which claims that the

device withstands "at least", 200,000 openings/closings.

It is water resistant, 30 min at 1.5 meters deep (IPX8) and its 4400 mAh battery improves its autonomy.

Side, use, the multitasking is simplified, with the appearance of a bar of tasks which is not without pointing out that of our PC.

It makes it easier to access favorite applications, without going back to the home screen.

This also allows you to drag and drop, or default to two applications, to automatically have a split screen, for example, YouTube on one side and messaging on the other.

Shooting, photo and video and also neat, the Fold4 has the same sensors as on the Galaxy S22: an extra wide angle and an X3 optical zoom.

It has two selfie sensors one when the phone is open, one when it is folded.

It is also possible to take a selfie with the main camera, when the phone is open, with a return to the "small" screen of the phone.

All this has a price.

The Galaxy Z Fold4 are available in three versions, 256 GB and 512 GB and 1 TB of memory, respectively sold at 1,799 euros, 1,919 euros and 2,159 euros.

The latest version will be marketed only online, on the Samsung store.

Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro

More than ever, Samsung is playing the ecosystem card.

Each smartphone launch is accompanied by that of an accessory, in this case, two connected watches and wireless headphones.

The Galaxy Watch5 Pro wants to be "

the watch for adventurers and sportsmen

".

Shock resistant with its sapphire crystal and titanium case, it allows the import of GPX files, with more precise point-to-point GPS tracking.

This configuration allows fine monitoring of the activity, sharing with friends, or finding your way by retracing your steps, in the event of a trail off the beaten track, for example.

The focus is on monitoring health data, whether it's blood oxygen levels, electrocardiograms, heart rate, impedance meter, or sleep analysis.

The new software version, Wear OS 3.5, enables finer analysis of sleep, with four levels of analysis, including one for snoring.

The data collected makes it possible, for example, to diagnose sleep apnea.

But unfortunately not to wake the snorer when he disturbs his neighbor.

The watch also allows you to control all the connected objects in the house, in particular to check that everything is turned off before going to bed.

The Watch5 Pro is offered with a 45 mm case, for 469 euros, and 519 euros with 4G.

A little smaller, with an aluminum case, the Galaxy Watch5 comes in two versions and two configurations.

The 40 min case is sold for 299 euros, 329 euros in 4G and the 44 min 349 and 379 euros in 4G.

Aluminum screen.

Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Samsung also unveiled a new version of its wireless headphones.

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.

Lighter and smaller than the first version, they also fit better in the ear.

Equipped with an active noise reduction system, which can be disappointing according to experts, they also have “real” 24-bit audio sound, without compression.

Autonomy is increased to 29 hours without active noise reduction and 18 hours with.

They are sold for 229 euros.

Source: lefigaro

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