Google’s Pixel 7 Pro has an excellent triple-camera setup that’s already seriously impressed me, alongside the phone’s slick new design and streamlined Android 13 software. But the competition is fierce, with Apple’s latest iPhone 14 Pro also packing some potent specs and a set of cameras that can take truly superb images. 

So which one does it best and which one should you consider if you’re looking for the best photography phone around? I took both phones around the stunning Edinburgh suburb of Leith to find out. 

It’s an interesting matchup as both phones have similar camera offerings with a main standard lens, an ultrawide lens and a telephoto zoom. And both have already proven their photographic prowess in our full reviews, with rich images and excellent dynamic range being delivered on both sides. 

Take a look at the photos above from the Pixel 7 Pro’s 50-megapixel and the iPhone 14 Pro’s 48-megapixel main camera lens. Both scenes are well exposed here, with controlled blue skies and plenty of detail to be seen in the more shadowy areas. The iPhone’s color balance is a bit warmer, which I think suits the scene well, although the Pixel’s image is arguably a touch more natural looking. 

Switch to the ultrawide lens, and again both phones have done a great job in capturing this high contrast scene above. There’s very little to choose between them, but I think the Pixel 7 Pro’s more natural color tones might give it the edge.

Things change when we switch to the zoom lenses though, most notably because the Pixel 7 Pro’s 5x offers a much closer view than the 3x optical zoom of the iPhone 14 Pro. I love a longer zoom as it helps you find different photo compositions in a scene that would be lost to those who only have wide angle lenses. Using the zoom lens for the photos above let me capture a totally different scene, but I didn’t have to physically move to get it.

That extra reach is noticeable on the Pixel’s shot, with a much closer zoom on the buildings in the distance. Both phones have achieved a good exposure however, and while the Pixel’s image is noticeably warmer (particularly on the buildings themselves), I like the color balances of both shots. 

Again, that extra zoom on the Pixel let me get a tighter composition on the buildings next to the river in the images above, and it’s a better-looking photo as a result. That said, I prefer the tones and exposure of the iPhone’s shot, with brighter whites and a more vibrant pop of orange visible on the central building and richer blue tones in the sky.

The ultrawide photos above are more mixed however. While both phones achieved a generally decent exposure, they both have slightly blown out highlights visible in the distant clouds. And while I prefer the more natural blue sky of the iPhone 14 Pro, the Pixel 7 Pro has achieved more vibrant color tones on the buildings and trees toward the center of the frame. It’s tough to make a call on which is “better” here. 

Back to the main camera lens, and there’s again very little to choose between the two pictures above. There’s tons of detail in both, and the overall exposure is spot on. If I were nitpicking — which I am — I’d say the Pixel 7 Pro’s sky has a bit too much of a purple tinge in it and it’s a slightly more contrasty scene overall. While that’s resulted in deeper orange hues on the fall leaves, it’s less representative of the actual colors of the scene. It’s largely down to personal preference, but I’m marginally erring toward the iPhone’s shot here.

The photos above show the same scene but from the ultrawide lens this time. To my eye, it’s an easier win for the iPhone here. The overall color balance is more natural. And while the iPhone kept a decent contrast in the darker area in the bottom left, the Pixel has tried to brighten this area artificially, resulting in a weird-looking grey patch that I’m not keen on. 

With the Pixel 7 Pro now packing auto-focus on its ultrawide lens, it’s able to offer macro photography as it can focus within a couple of inches of the lens. It’s something Apple introduced on the iPhone 13 Pro, and it’s great fun to experiment with. 

In the macro photos above, I prefer the image from the Pixel 7 Pro’s camera. The white balance has resulted in more vibrant — and more accurate — blue-purple tones on the flower’s petals. The leaves in the background also have more of an emerald tone, rather than the yellow-green tones seen on the iPhone’s shot. 

And it’s much the same in the pictures above when I used the phones to get a low-down shot of this dandelion, with the blue sky behind it. The Pixel 7 Pro’s shot has much more vibrant green tones in the grasses around the subject. The iPhone 14 Pro captured a warmer scene, with more yellow tones seen in the grasses that I personally don’t like as much. 

The Pixel 7 Pro is packing a 10.8-megapixel front-facing selfie camera, which is slightly below the iPhone 14 Pro’s 12 megapixels. It’s not a huge difference, there is slightly more detail visible when you zoom in. Both shots are generally solid, however, although I think the Pixel has gone a bit too “HDR” by reducing the highlights on my face too much. Personally, I prefer how I look in the iPhone’s image. 

Both phones have a wider-angle option for the front-facing cameras, which is helpful if you want to capture more of your surroundings or want to squash more of your friends into the picture. I took the photos above in this mode, and the Pixel actually has the edge slightly in terms of fine image details. But again, I prefer the exposure and contrast from the iPhone as the Pixel’s HDR has flattened the tones in my face a bit too much for my liking. 

When switching to night mode on both phones, I had to give an early win to the iPhone in the photos above. Its white balance produced a nicer-looking shot without the overly warm orange tone seen in the Pixel’s image. 

It’s also clear that the iPhone’s image is sharper when cropping in to 100% on both images, with the Pixel’s shot showing some motion blur, particularly on the pub sign. Look at the spotlights on the wall sculptures above; the Pixel’s shot hasn’t been able to capture the dynamic range here, resulting in blow-out areas, while the iPhone has done a much better job of keeping those bright tones under control. 

There’s not as much to choose between in these night-time shots above that I took overlooking Leith Shore. Both have similar color tones, exposure and only marginal improvements on the iPhone’s shot when viewed at 100%. 

Switch to the zoom mode, and there’s a bigger difference between the two phones. In the images above, the Pixel’s shot is brighter and more vibrant but suffers hugely from motion blur, despite that fact that I stabilized myself against a bridge wall when taking the shot. I took three images here and this was the best I could get. 

You can really see how blurry the Pixel’s image is when cropping in to 100%. Sure, the iPhone doesn’t have the same reach with its 3x zoom. But its shot is much sharper and clearer, and it easily takes the win here.

I also found that the Pixel 7 Pro is particularly susceptible to lens flare at night when shooting towards bright light sources like the street lamp shown in the pictures above. While both cameras suffer from lens flare, the Pixel’s is particularly problematic since most of the night sky is filled with red-pink flares surrounding the light. It’s a shame because this would otherwise have been a nice night-time scene. 

Which phone takes better pictures?

Both phones took some truly superb photos during this test, and it’s not easy to give either one the definitive win. Some elements of what makes a “better” photo will come down to personal preference. In well-lit outdoor shots, I found that the Pixel 7 Pro achieved a more natural color tone from its main lens than the iPhone managed. But its colors weren’t as good in some wider-angle shots. Of course, you can set up different photographic styles on the iPhone to customize how the camera captures photos and make them look more natural if that’s your preference.

At night the iPhone is the clear winner though, with better colors, crisper detail and a superior ability to handle bright light sources — both in terms of exposure and lens flare. However, the Pixel 7 Pro absolutely takes the win with its superior zoom skills, with its 5x zoom letting you snag beautiful, crystal-clear images that are simply out of reach of the iPhone’s 3x zoom. I also preferred the look of the Pixel’s macro images in all of the tests I shot. 

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So which is “best” will come down to what you want most from your phone camera. If night photography is important, then go for the iPhone 14 Pro. If you want zoom skills to find creative compositions in your landscapes and street photography, then the Pixel 7 Pro is for you. 

If you just want a great all around camera to snap vibrant shots of your kids at the beach, your friend’s food at a local market or some stunning woodland scenes on your next hike, then either phone will suit you incredibly well. Your bigger decision will instead come down to whether you want to go with iOS or Android as your operating system and whether spending the extra hundred bucks or so on the iPhone 14 Pro is worth it. 

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Mobile apps are notorious for asking for permissions they have no business asking for. You’ve probably noticed some of your Android apps asking for permissions that are excessive and completely unrelated to the app’s actual utility — like if a flashlight app requests access to your camera, microphone or location. When an app asks for permissions beyond what it needs to function, it’s usually so the company behind the app can collect as much of your data as possible and sell it off to third parties like advertisers and data brokers. 

Look out for permissions like access to your location, camera, microphone, contacts, browsing history and photo library. These can be particularly invasive if not explicitly required for an app to function. An app can collect a lot of extremely sensitive personal information from these permissions, which can pose a major risk to your privacy if that data is mishandled or exposed in a breach. This is why it’s important to manage app permissions on your Android devices. 

Always make sure to keep app permissions to a minimum. Give your apps permission to access only what they need to access on your device to provide the functionality you require from them. For example, a weather app or navigation app will naturally need access to your location to function properly, but there’s no reason it would need access to your camera or your contacts. And in some cases, you might not even need to give a weather app your location data if you can manually enter your ZIP code or city. 

Fortunately, it’s easy to change app permissions on your Android device — and you can choose whether you want to manage permissions by app or by permission type. 

Note that the steps outlined below apply to devices running Android 11 and up. Here’s how to manage app permissions on your Android device. 

How to manage Android app permissions by app

If you’re concerned about the permissions granted to a certain app on your Android device, you can manage permissions on a per-app basis. Here’s what to do:

1. Tap Settings.

2. Tap Apps.

3. Scroll down and tap on the app in question (or you can search for the app by tapping the magnifying glass icon).

4. Tap Permissions.

5. Tap on a permission to allow or not allow.

You can also access the Permissions menu from any app by tapping and holding the app’s icon on your phone’s screen. Tap the Info icon in the top right corner of the window that pops up to access the App info menu and tap Permissions from there.

From the App info menu, you can also enable the Remove permissions if app is unused feature, which removes permissions for the app if you haven’t used it for three months.

How to manage Android app permissions by permission type

If you’d like to see which apps you’ve denied or allowed access to a certain permission — like your microphone or location — you can manage your app permissions by permission type. Here’s how:

1. Tap Settings.

2. Tap Privacy.

3. Tap Permission manager.

4. Tap the permission type to see which apps allow the selected permission.

5. Tap on an app and select Allow or Don’t allow.

How to universally manage camera and microphone access for all apps

You can even universally deny all apps from accessing your camera and/or microphone with a single toggle switch if you want to take a hard line with those two permissions. Here’s how you can toggle camera and microphone permissions across all apps on your Android device:

1. Tap Settings.

2. Tap Privacy.

3. Toggle Camera access and Microphone access on or off.

Going this route can be a great way to guarantee that no app has access to your camera or microphone. However, keep in mind that video communication apps like Zoom or Skype, which rely on your camera and microphone to operate will not work properly if you have these permissions set to the “off” position.

For more advice, check out five tips to make your Android phone feel like new again, how to erase your Android device’s cookies and cache and get rid of excess junk files and how to disinfect and remove fingerprints from your filthy phone screen. 

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 is out now and those wanting to be among the first to get their hands on one can already save with the current crop of Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals. 

Announced alongside its little brother the Z Flip 4 at August’s Samsung Unpacked event, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the successor to last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and a continuation of Samsung’s tablet-meets-phone hybrid approach. Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor and backed by 12GB of RAM, the book-style foldable has been redesigned with a slimmer, more durable hinge and lighter overall weight. 

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There’s a 6.2-inch outer AMOLED display and a 7.6-inch inner AMOLED display, both of which offer a 120Hz refresh rate. One huge upgrade comes in the camera department, with an array that now includes a 50-megapixel main camera, 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and 10-megapixel telephoto camera.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is likely going to be one of the best phones to buy in 2022, especially if maximizing the screen real estate in your pocket is important to you, but this sort of innovation doesn’t come cheap. Thankfully, there are already a ton of Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals to take advantage of at this early stage so you can save on the latest and greatest device from Samsung. 

What colors does the Galaxy Z Fold 4 come in?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is available in gray-green, phantom black and beige.

How much does the Galaxy Z Fold 4 cost?

At its full retail price, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 starts at $1,800. That gets you the base spec 256GB variant. US pricing for each model is as follows: 

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (256GB): $1,800
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (512GB): $1,920
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (1TB): $2,160

Be sure to check out all the Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals below for some ways to save on these retail prices.

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Best Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals

While a few preorder deals were available for the earliest adopters ahead of the device’s launch, there are still plenty of Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals to take advantage of. We’ve rounded up the best Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals from carriers and retailers below so you know where the best place to buy yours is. 

We will continue to update this page as new offers become available, so keep checking back if your carrier or preferred retailer is not listed below.

Samsung

Up to $900 off + bundle deals

Score as much as $900 off your Galaxy Z Fold 4 purchase when you trade in your existing device directly at Samsung plus you’ll receive $150 in Samsung store credit to spend on accessories. Additional Samsung credit and bundle savings of up to 30% are also available when you buy your Galaxy Z Fold 4 alongside other Samsung products, like Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Galaxy Tab S8.

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AT&T

Up to $1,000 off with trade-in

Trade in your old phone to AT&T and get up to $1,000 off your Galaxy Z Fold 4. Devices that are eligible for the full discount include older models like the Galaxy S4 or iPhone 7 so be sure to check your trade-in value even if you think your existing phone might not be worth that much. 

The $1,000 credit takes place over a 36-month period, and if you cancel service before the 36 months is over you’ll have to pay the remaining balance. Also be aware that credits begin within three bills and require that you pay all taxes and associated fees on the retail price up front. 

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Verizon

Up to $800 off with trade-in

Trade in your old or damaged phone at Verizon and get as much as $800 off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 with select Unlimited plans. Switchers will also get a further $200 bonus. 

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Xfinity

Save $450

Through Sept. 8, new and existing Xfinity Mobile customers can take $450 off a new Galaxy Z Fold 4. The deal requires a new Xfinity Mobile line for new customers and existing customers can upgrade one of their existing lines to receive the deal.

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T-Mobile

Up to $1,000 off

T-Mobile is offering you the chance to snag the Galaxy Z Fold 4 from as little as $0 with up to $1,000 in bill credits on a qualifying Magenta Max or premium plan. The credits will be applied over 24 or 36 months. 

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Best Buy

Up to $1,200 with trade-in and activation

Best Buy is offering as much as $1,200 off the Galaxy Z Fold 4 with in-store trade-in and qualified activation. If you don’t have a device to trade in, you can still save $300 on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 when you activate with a carrier via Best Buy or you can choose not to activate the device and enjoy $900 off an unlocked phone with an eligible trade-in. 

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Amazon

Up to $526 off with trade-in + bundle deals

Amazon isn’t offering much in the way of direct discounts on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 at launch but you can save $70 when you bundle the phone with a set of Galaxy Buds Pro. You can also trade in your old device for up to $526 in Amazon credit.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 is now readily available to buy following its unveiling at August’s Samsung Unpacked event — and there’s already a solid selection of Galaxy Z Flip 4 deals to choose from. 

The successor to 2021’s Galaxy Z Flip 3, the fourth-generation Z Flip retains the familiar vertical-folding design with a 1.9-inch cover screen on the outside and a 6.7-inch main display with 120Hz refresh rate. Notable upgrades this time around include a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, a larger 3,700-mAh battery and a smaller overall profile. Its main camera still has a 12-megapixel resolution though the sensor has been improved for better low-light performance. 

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We bestowed upon the Z Flip 3 the title of “the first foldable phone you may actually want to buy” and the Z Flip 4 improves on it in some key areas. It’s likely to steal the Z Flip 3’s spot on our list of the best phones in 2022 as soon as we’ve had chance to put it through its paces properly. If you want to be among the first to snag one, there are already a ton of Galaxy Z Flip 4 deals to take advantage of at this early stage.

What colors does the Galaxy Z Flip 4 come in?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is available in bora purple, pink gold, graphite and blue color options as standard. However, if you order via Samsung’s online store, you can make the most of its Bespoke Studio to create your own color combination with various front, back and frame color options.

How much does the Galaxy Z Flip 4 cost?

At its full retail price, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 starts at $1,000. That gets you the base spec 128GB variant. US pricing for each model is as follows: 

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (128GB): $1,000
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (256GB): $1,060
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (512GB): $1,180

Be sure to check out all the Galaxy Z Flip 4 deals below for some ways to save on these retail prices.

Best Galaxy Z Flip 4 deals

Though the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is brand-new, there are a ton of offers on the device already that are designed to entice you into the world of foldable phones. We’ve rounded up the best Galaxy Z Flip 4 deals from carriers and retailers below so you know where to find the biggest savings. 

We will continue to update this page as new offers become available, so keep checking back if your carrier or preferred retailer is not listed below.

Samsung

Up to $700 off + bundle deals

Head straight to the source and score as much as $700 off your Galaxy Z Flip 4 order when you trade in your old phone at Samsung. You’ll receive $50 in Samsung credit to spend on accessories too, plus free access to YouTube Premium, Spotify Premium, OneDrive and more. Bundle your Z Flip 4 with other Samsung devices, like the Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or Galaxy Tab S8, and you can save up to 30% and nab some additional Samsung credit to spend.

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AT&T

Up to $1,000 off with trade-in

You can trade in your old phone to AT&T and get up to $1,000 off your Galaxy Z Flip 4. Old and damaged devices are accepted for trade-in, too, so you might be surprised how much your aged and beat-up phone is worth.

With this promotion, you can effectively get the 128GB Galaxy Z Flip 4 for free on a qualifying unlimited plan. The $1,000 credit is delivered over a 36-month period, and if you cancel service before the 36 months is over you’ll have to pay the remaining balance. Also be aware that credits begin within three bills and require that you pay all taxes and associated fees on the retail price upfront.

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Verizon

Up to $800 off with trade-in

Trade in your old or damaged phone at Verizon and get as much as $800 credit, delivered over 36 months, off the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 with select Unlimited plans. Switchers will also get a further $200 bonus. 

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Xfnity

Save $450

New and existing Xfinity Mobile customers can take $450 off a new Galaxy Z Flip 4 through Sept. 8. The deal requires a new Xfinity Mobile line for new customers and existing customers can upgrade one of their existing lines to receive the deal.

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T-Mobile

Up to $1,000 off

T-Mobile is offering new customers the chance to snag the Galaxy Z Flip 4 from as little as $0 with up to $1,000 in bill credits on a qualifying Magenta Max or premium plan. Existing customers can upgrade and save up to $500 on the device. The credits will be applied over 24 monthly bills. 

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Best Buy

Up to $1,050 off with trade-in and activation

Best Buy is offering as much as $1,050 off the Galaxy Z Flip 4 with in-store trade-in and qualified activation. You’ll get up to $900 off for handing over an eligible device and $150 off the Z Flip 4 when you activate it with a carrier. If you don’t have a phone to trade in, you can still get the $150 savings with activation. Similarly, if you don’t want to activate the device via Best Buy, you can still benefit from trading in your old handset.

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Amazon

Up to $526 off with trade-in + bundle deals

Amazon isn’t offering direct discounts on the Galaxy Z Flip 4 right now but you can save $70 when you bundle the phone with a set of Galaxy Buds Pro. You can also trade in your old device for up to $526 in Amazon credit.

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Visible

$200 gift card

Visible’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 deal offers a $200 virtual gift card when you switch. The deal requires the purchase of the Z Flip 4, the transfer of your number to Visible, and three months of service payments. The gift card can be spent wherever MasterCard is accepted so it’s essentially as good as getting $200 cash back. 

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Samsung revealed the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 at its annual Unpacked event last week, marking a continuation of the phonemaker’s efforts to take foldable phones to the mainstream. The phones, which were unveiled alongside the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, will launch on Aug. 26. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 will start at $1,800 (£1,649, AU$2,499), while the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will start at $1,000 (£999, AU$1,499) — each the same price as its predecessor. 

While both phones have a foldable design, the specific look and feel is different for each. The Z Flip 4 is a clamshell-style flip phone popularized by Motorola’s Razr. It’s compact, nostalgically cool and it targets online content creators, among other demographics. The Z Fold 4, on the other hand, is Samsung’s heftier book-style foldable. It’s nearly double the height of the Z Flip 4 when both are folded “closed.” When unfurled, Z Fold 4 expands into a tablet-sized interior screen that Samsung says is a powerful tool for multitasking, which is given a boost by 12GB of RAM. 

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With the Z Fold 4’s larger size (and higher price), comes a corresponding set of features. There are three rear cameras including a telephoto lens, compared with just two on the Z Flip 2. The Z Fold 4 also manages to cram in a larger battery. Their front displays are different, too. The Z Flip 4 has a petite display on the lower portion of the cover, which Samsung has made more useful with this iteration. The Z Fold 4’s display is nearly the size of a regular phone screen. 

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Despite their physical differences, perhaps Samsung’s biggest flex was software, and the changes affected both new models. Like the Z Fold 4, the Flip 4 gets the bottom-screen trackpad feature in its Flex Mode — that’s the feature that splits apps between top and bottom portions of the screen when it’s folded halfway. With the updates, you’ll be able to use the bottom half of the screen as a trackpad for navigating the top portion of the screen, supposedly making it easier to manipulate apps in Flex Mode. 

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Each model also receives nighttime photography improvements that were launched with the Galaxy S22, including night portrait-mode photos. These changes seem to underscore Samsung’s efforts to convince shoppers to switch to a foldable phone — or at the very least generate some interest in one.

For more information on how the Z Flip 4 stacks up against the Z Fold 4, take a look at CNET’s specs chart below for a side-by-side comparison.

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What’s happening

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Z Fold 4, its newest large-format foldable phone.

Why it matters

Samsung sees foldable phones as being key to the future of its mobile device lineup. As one of the world’s biggest smartphone manufacturers, Samsung influences the broader market.

What’s next

Samsung will release the Galaxy Z Fold 4 on Aug. 26 for $1,800.

Samsung showed off its new Galaxy Z Fold 4 at last week’s Unpacked event. This high-end foldable phone’s modified design should make its phone mode easier to use than that of previous models. Plus, it’s getting new software that takes advantage of its foldable screen, along with routine upgrades to the processor and camera. It starts at $1,800 (£1,649, AU$2,499) and goes on sale Aug. 26.

Samsung was an early entrant to the market, launching its first Galaxy Fold device in 2019. It leads the foldable phone market by a wide margin in terms of shipments, according to estimates from Display Supply Chain Consultants and Omdia. But foldable phones still account for a sliver of the broader mobile phone market. The new Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 are Samsung’s latest attempt to change that by remedying some of the biggest criticisms of previous models, potentially making foldables more appealing to a bigger audience. 

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The Galaxy Z Fold 4, for example, has a wider cover screen that more closely resembles a regular, nonfolding phone when closed. The change makes apps look more natural since the Z Fold 4’s screen isn’t as narrow. The difference is certainly noticeable compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 3, but the display still isn’t quite as wide as a standard phone such as the Galaxy S22 or iPhone 13.

Samsung is also doing more to make the Galaxy Z Fold 4 useful when its display is folded halfway. Flex mode, which splits an app between the top and bottom portions of the screen when the Z Fold is propped open, is getting a new feature. You’ll be able to use the bottom half of the screen as a trackpad to control content on the top half, similar to the touchpad on a laptop. 

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That should make navigating apps in Flex mode easier, since you won’t have to obscure the top portion of the screen with your finger as you scroll. The newly announced Galaxy Z Flip 4 is getting this feature too, and Samsung says it will evaluate bringing it to older Galaxy Z Fold and Flip devices. Samsung also says the Z Fold 4 is the first device to ship with Android 12L, the version of Android optimized for tablets. One of the most noticeable Android 12 additions is the Z Fold 4’s new task bar, which should make switching between apps more convenient.

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The Z Fold 4’s overall design is generally the same, but Samsung claims the Z Fold 4 has a sturdier build. The outside is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus Plus, while the internal tablet-sized display is said to be 45% more durable. Samsung also says the Z Fold 4’s inner screen is brighter than its predecessor’s, and the interior under-display camera is less noticeable. Like the previous version, the Z Fold 4 is also compatible with the S Pen.

Otherwise, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is getting the camera and processor upgrades you’d expect from an annual phone update. The camera is particularly noteworthy; Samsung is upgrading the Z Fold 4’s triple lens camera system to a 50-megapixel main sensor, 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor and 10-megapixel telephoto lens. That telephoto lens will support optical zoom up to 3x and digital zoom up to 30x. Samsung is also bringing the Galaxy S22’s improved low light photography to the Z Fold 4 and Flip 4.

Most people interested in the Galaxy Z Fold probably care more about the phone’s giant inner screen than the camera. But at such a high price, the Z Fold 4 should have a camera that at least matches or exceeds those found on Samsung’s non-folding phones. The Galaxy Z Fold 4’s cameras are certainly a step in the right direction, representing a notable upgrade from the Z Fold 3’s 12-megapixel wide, telephoto and ultrawide lenses. But the Galaxy S22 Ultra is still Samsung’s top-of-the-line camera phone.

The Z Fold 4 will also run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, which is a newer and slightly upgraded version of the chip found inside the Galaxy S22 lineup. The battery capacity also remains the same at 4,400 mAh, which is a shame — CNET’s Patrick Holland was disappointed by the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s battery life.

Overall, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a more refined and polished version of the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Samsung is seemingly gaining a better understanding of who these devices are for, now that they’ve existed for roughly three years. With its large screen and S Pen compatibility, Samsung is positioning the Z Fold 4 as a productivity device, much like the extinct Galaxy Note. Establishing that direction means Samsung can focus on adding new features that are unique and specific to the Z Fold, rather than just ensuring apps work smoothly across the Fold’s different screen sizes. 

At $1,800, the Z Fold 4 is still a tough sell. And while these new features are a sign of progress, they might not be enough to entice non-foldable phone users. But it’s a step closer to figuring out what role, if any, foldables could play in our lives.

For more, take a look at the Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and everything else Samsung announced.

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What’s happening

Samsung’s annual August Unpacked, where the company detailed its updated line of foldable phones.

Why it matters

In addition to showing if foldables are “there” yet for you in their fourth generation, both the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 features may foreshadow features that we’ll see in potential competing models from companies like Motorola and Google.

Samsung hosted its semiannual Unpacked event on Wednesday, and as we’ve come to expect from the company, its August 2022 announcements delivered news about its latest phones, watches and earbuds: the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 will get one of our favorite last-gen perks, a $100 price cut.

Among its new product announcements, Samsung brought us up to speed on its sustainability initiatives, including incorporating recycled fishing nets in its latest foldables. Plus we got to see a new promo featuring Korea’s other major global star: BTS.

All the products are expected to ship on Aug. 26.

Want a play-by-play, detailed summary? Check out our archived live blog of the event.  

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Like the Z Fold 4, the Flip 4 gets the bottom-screen trackpad feature in its Flex Mode and the nighttime photography improvements that were launched with the S22, including night portrait-mode photos. You’ll also be able to send quick replies to texts, make calls and shoot portrait-mode photos from the cover screen.

You’ll also be able to get a Bespoke Edition like the Flip 3.

Refreshed components include:

• A brighter wide lens and larger pixels in the 12-megapixel cameras
• Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor
• Battery boost to 3,700 mAh

Read more:

• Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 Gets New Software Tricks, Bigger Battery
• How to Preorder the Galaxy Z Flip 4

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Galaxy Z Fold 4: $1,800

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a wider cover screen that makes apps look more like they’re intended and that’s designed to make look like a typical phone when it’s closed. A new Flex Mode feature, also coming to the Flip 4 lets you use the bottom half of the screen as a trackpad.

Samsung claims it’s more durable than its predecessor, notably the internal tablet-sized display. We were treated to a discourse on the upgraded hinge, the new screen-layer architecture and shock-absorbing sponge. The company also Samsung also says the inner screen is brighter, and will have a less noticeable under-screen camera. It inherits the nighttime photography improvements launched with the S22 line, including night portrait-mode photos.

Samsung says this is the first device with Android 12L, the version of Android optimized for tablets. 12L brings a new task bar for streamlining app switching.

Refreshed components include:

• 50-megapixel main camera and a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom in addition to the existing 12-megapixel wide-angle lens
• Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor

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• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Better Design and Cameras, Same High Price
• How to Buy the Galaxy Z Fold 4

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Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro: Starting at $280 and $450

In addition to the existing Watch sizes, there’s a new, larger and heavier Pro model with a more durable titanium build. Samsung says both Watches have longer battery life over earlier models thanks to higher-capacity batteries (590 mAh in the Pro), an infrared skin temperature sensor and a more durable sapphire crystal for the watch face instead of Gorilla Glass. Plus, there will be new faces available.

There’s a larger surface area for sensor contact on your wrist, which Samsung says will provide more accurate results, and a smaller combined sensor size.

Samsung’s offering some trade-in discounts on preorders: $75 off the Watch 5, or $125 off the Pro if an “eligible” watch is traded in, along with a $50 credit for accessories.

Read more: Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Now Includes a Pro Model and Better Battery Life

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Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: $230

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have beefed up surround and hi-fi audio — as long as they’re connected to a Galaxy phone running Samsung’s One UI 4.0 or later. Samsung’s also eked out another two hours from its battery.

Later in the year, Samsung will be updating the Buds 2 Pro with better 360 LE audio.

Read more:

• Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Support Hi-Fi Audio as Long as You Pair a Galaxy Phone
• How to Preorder the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

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Google provided an early look at its Pixel 7 and 7 Pro phones during its Google I/O conference on Wednesday. Both devices will be launching in the fall with a new version of Google’s Tensor processor, Android 13 and a more refined version of the Pixel 6’s general design.

Google didn’t share much information about its next-generation Tensor processor aside from confirming it’ll power the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. The phones will have a glass design with an updated aluminum camera bar that’s similar to the Pixel 6’s. But there’s a new pill-shaped cutout for the Pixel 7’s lenses, which further distinguishes it from the Pixel 6. The Pro model will also have a triple-lens main camera compared with the Pixel 7’s dual camera. 

See also

• Google I/O 2022: Everything Announced
• Android 13 Arrives at I/O with Google Wallet, RCS
• Google Has New AR Glasses in Development
• Fitbit’s Founder on the Google Pixel Watch and the Future of Fitbit

The Pixel 6 was the company’s first phone powered by its own Tensor chip, signaling a shift away from Qualcomm’s popular mobile processors. When introducing the Pixel 6 last year, Google said its in-house processor should improve performance in tasks that rely on machine learning, like translation, speech recognition and image processing. 

Some of these enhancements are evident in the Pixel 6’s camera system, which has new features that aren’t available on previous Pixel devices. These include Magic Eraser for deleting unwanted objects in photos and Real Tone, which portrays skin tones more accurately. Although we don’t know much about the second-generation Tensor chip yet, we can likely expect similar machine learning-based improvements. 

Google will announce more details about the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro in the fall, when it typically announces new products ahead of the holiday season. The Pixel 7 was one of several new gadgets Google debuted at this year’s I/O, alongside the Pixel 6A and Pixel Buds Pro, both of which are launching in July. It also teased its first smartwatch, the Pixel Watch, which the company will also share more details about later this year.

The Pixel 7 will have a tough act to follow, considering Google said the Pixel 6 was its fastest-selling Pixel to date. Google will also likely be competing with Apple and Samsung for attention when it launches the Pixel 7 this fall. Apple is expected to release its iPhone 14 lineup in September, which may include a 6.7-inch version of its non-Pro iPhone for the first time. Samsung, meanwhile, is rumored to be working on a new type of foldable phone. 

Check out everything that was revealed at this year’s conference, including the Pixel Watch, Android 13 (here’s how to download the beta now) and the Pixel Buds Pro. 

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