As always the Galaxy Unpacked is an opportunity to learn more about upcoming Samsung products with a detailed presentation. This is what we can remember from that of August 2022.
Samsung is therefore taking advantage of the calm of the summer to announce its new products, including of course the new folding smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4. The Korean manufacturer has also announced new connected watches and new headphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, a very high-end smartphone
The design does not change compared to version 3 and the changes are mainly made inside with in particular a more compact hinge for which Samsung ensures a closing/opening cycle of at least 200,000. Note also that the edges of screen are thinner, the external screen has therefore been slightly enlarged, the same for the external screen. The camera also has the right to change, since it is hidden under the screen.
For the photo we take a leap forward with the presence of a main wide-angle with a 50 megapixel sensor, an ultra wide-angle with a 12 megapixel sensor and a long focal length lens with a 10 megapixel sensor. The sensor in question offers a 3x optical zoom and therefore a 30x Space Zoom. Which is quite impressive.
On the interface and applications side, the new features will be found on the side of the UI overlay which offers a new Windows-style taskbar with more shortcuts. The manufacturer also offers faster switching between applications without having to go through the phone’s home page.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is available in 3 colors namely Black, Anthracite and Ivory. A 4th color (Bordeaux) exists but it is exclusive to the Samsung site. The same goes for the 1TB version of the phone. Scheduled for next August 25, you will still have to pay 1799 euros, the price of a good PC…
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, the most affordable folding
Still for smartphones, we obviously have to talk about the Galaxy Z Flip 4. This new iteration offers a more angular design and a thinner screen border. Samsung offers 4 colors namely Graphite, Blue, Rose Gold and Lavender. A Bespoke edition also exists as for the Flip 3, this is a version of the smartphone with more customizations, and thus more color choices to allow up to 75 possible combinations.
The external screen allows you to have quick access to features such as WiFi, bluetooth, airplane mode, etc. but also finally the possibility of being able to respond to messages. The second screen on the back measures 1.9 inches and has a resolution of 260 by 512 pixels.
Its impact resistance has been improved and its lightness as well. In doing so, the hinge has also been revised to make it a more durable folding smartphone as is the case for the Fold 4. Still expensive but still a little less than its big brother, you will have to pay the sum of 1109 euros for availability on August 26th.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, new connected watch
We change topics and move on to watches with the presentation of the Galaxy Watch 5. These are available in two models. The first model is the Watch5 with two dial sizes, 40mm and 44mm and the second is the Watch5 Pro which has a larger 45mm dial. The screen of the 40mm version has a 1.19 inch AMOLED panel with a definition of 369 pixels by 396 pixels. The 44mm version has a 1.36 inch screen with a definition of 450 by 450 pixels.
The design of the Pro version is identical and it is above all its solidity that is highlighted by Samsung. Made of titanium and with a Sapphire crystal, it should withstand the worst. Perfect for adventurers (and the dizzy). It also has a large 590 mAh battery which gives it an autonomy of 80 hours. On the storage side, there is still 16 GB to be able to store music there.
For hypochondriacs, know that the Watch5 will be able to measure your oxygen level in the blood during your sleep but also to detect your snoring (the denial is over). Finally, we find the ability to measure body composition, muscle and water in the body in real time. In short, something to monitor your body. The Watch5 will be priced at 299 euros in the 40mm version and 329 euros in the 44mm version. The Watch5 Pro is more expensive and it will take 469 euros and 519 euros for the 5G version.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, wireless headphones
Finally, we were able to discover the new headphones from the manufacturer. The design is a bit different and more aerodynamic (according to Samsung), and the weight is 15% lighter with the addition of 24bit Hi-Fi sound support. Noise canceling has been improved, with the ability to mute itself when the headphones detect someone speaking directly to you. Isn’t life beautiful? On the other hand, you still have to pay 229 euros to take advantage of it.