Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Head to head

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Price$175$575
Our rating7/107/10
Battery3,300 mAh3,700 mAh
Wired charging15W25W
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB512 GB
Refresh rate120 Hz—
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)183 g187 g
ReleasedAug 2021Aug 2022
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the cheaper option.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
TypeFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)—
Size Main6.7 inches, 101.6 cm2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio)—
Resolution Main1080 x 2640 pixels (~425 ppi density)—
Cover Display1.9 inches Super AMOLED, 260 x 512 pixels—
Main Display Type—Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
Main Display Size—6.7 inches, 101.5 cm2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Main Display Resolution—1080 x 2640 pixels (~426 ppi density)
Cover Display Type—Super AMOLED
Cover Display Size—1.9 inches
Cover Display Resolution—260 x 512 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus+)

Platform

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
OSAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1Android 12, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680)Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 660Adreno 730

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Card slotNoNo
TypeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm—
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, HDR10+
Modules—12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Single10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm—
FeaturesHDRHDR
Video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Modules—10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
TypeLi-Po 3300 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging15W wired, 10W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless25W wired (50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless

Body

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Dimensions Unfolded166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm
Dimensions Folded86.4 x 72.2 x 15.9-17.1 mm84.9 x 71.9 x 15.9-17.1 mm
Weight183 g187 g (6.60 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum framePlastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM, eSIMNano-SIM + eSIM
Water ResistanceIPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)—
Durability—IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Armor Aluminum frame

Comms

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE5.2, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Launch

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Announced2021, August 112022, August 10
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, August 27Available. Released 2022, August 25

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4?

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 — 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 versus 3,700 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4?

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 — 183 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 versus 187 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4?

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 — Aug 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 versus Aug 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 7/10.

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