Pre-sales of the Flip 4 start today (early birds enjoy a memory upgrade, free case and trade-in credit) ahead of its official launch on August 26, when it will retail for $1,000 (£999, AU$1,499). That puts the price in line with other flagship phones like Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Plus.

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New to the Z Flip 4 is a larger 3,700mAh battery, faster charging speeds that reach around 50% in 30 minutes, and an upgraded Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. But perhaps the most notable changes — at least on paper — have been in the software. Samsung takes advantage of the foldable shape of the phone by making the cover screen more useful. Now you can reply to messages, unlock your car or take a selfie without ever opening the device. Samsung has also added customization features for the cover screen as well as the inner screen. Now playing: Watch this: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Z Flip 3 specs comparison
7:05 With the Z Flip 4, Samsung said it improved its design by slimming down the hinge and flattening the edges. It also has a pair of 10-megapixel rear cameras and a 10-megapixel front-facing sensor. While the Z Flip 4 makes some improvements over its predecessor, it’s more of a refinement than a refresh. You can see the details for yourself in CNET’s chart below, which offers a side-by-side comparison of Samsung’s stylish handsets. You can learn more about Samsung’s new foldables by checking out how the Galaxy Z Fold models compare.

Z Flip 4. vs. Z Flip 3

                                                                        Z Flip 4 Z Flip 3 Screen size, resolution, aspect ratio Main screen: 6.7-inch FHD Plus (2,640×1,080 pixels, 22:9).  Cover screen: 1.9 inches (260×512 pixels) Internal: 6.7 inches FHD Plus AMOLED;  (2,640×1,080 pixels).  External: 1.9-inch AMOLED (512×260 pixels) Pixel density TBC 425ppi (internal) / 303ppi (external) Dimensions (Kilometers) Folded: 71.9×84.9×17.1mm (Hedges);  15.9mm (Hanging).  Unfolded: 71.9×165.2×6.9mm Folded: 72.2×86.4×171.1mm Joint: ~15.9mm (Hanging).  Unfolded: 72.2×166.0x6.9mm Weight (ounces, grams) 187g;  6.59 oz…