Samsung launches its 4th Gen Galaxy Z foldable smartphones in UAE

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By Arya M Nair, Official Reporter
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The South Korean multinational electronics company, Samsung Electronics has launched its fourth generation of Galaxy Z foldable smartphones, Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4, for the UAE market.

The prices for the devices start at $1,034.3 for the Galaxy Z Flip4 (128 GB) and go up to $1,973.6 for the Galaxy Z Fold4 (512 GB) model.

Galaxy Z Flip4 features

The Galaxy Z Flip4 includes an upgraded camera, a larger battery and expanded customization. It has immersive displays and PC-like multitasking features, in addition to advanced camera technology and powerful mobile processors.

Users can shoot hands-free videos or capture full group selfies at various angles by partially folding Z Flip4 to activate FlexCam which can even be enjoyed on users’ favorite apps, ideal for content creators and vloggers.

With an upgraded camera equipped with a 65 percent brighter sensor powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform, photos and videos are crisper and more stable, day or night.

Users can make calls, reply to texts, unlock the car and even control the SmartThings Scene widget, all from the Cover Screen. The Galaxy Z Flip4 can connect longer between charges with the expanded 3,700mAh battery. With Super-Fast Charging, now supported on Z Flip4, charge up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes.

Mr. Seong Hyun Lee, President of Samsung Gulf Electronics said that “The Galaxy Z series is now available in the UAE. Each of these devices have a unique design identity, Z Flip4 is the ultimate self-expression tool inside and out, and Z Fold4 is a multitasking powerhouse with ultimate performance.”

Galaxy Z Fold4 features

The Galaxy Z Fold4 is the first device to ship with Android 12L, a special version of Android created by Google for large-screen experiences, including foldable.

The new Taskbar provides a layout similar to a PC, offering access to users’ favorite and recent apps. Multitasking is also more intuitive, thanks to new swipe gestures. Users can instantly switch full-screen apps to pop-up windows or split their screen in half for more ways to multitask. The multitasking experience is complete with S Pen functionality, enabling on-the-go drawing and notetaking with streamlined storage inside the Standing Cover with Pen case.

Galaxy Z Fold4 takes photos and videos with an upgraded 50MP wide lens and 30x Space Zoom lens. A variety of camera modes, including the larger Zoom map, activated on Capture View Mode, Dual Preview, and Rear Cam Selfie are custom-built to take advantage of the unique form factor for increased capturing flexibility. And with the larger pixel size, a 23 percent brighter sensor, and enhanced processing power, users can capture clear images even at night.

Until September 30, customers who purchase the Galaxy Z Fold4 in the UAE will get a Galaxy Watch4 (44mm), whereas those who buy the Galaxy Z Flip4 will get the Galaxy Buds2 in addition to a silicone cover with the ring.

Customers who opt to purchase the devices from Samsung.com until September 30, will get $163.4 and $136 eVouchers respectively to be redeemed on a wide range of latest accessories and wearables.

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