I should have the phone by Wednesday... I'm planning on trade in bc worst case I can come back with a great trade in on Flip
if I'm not happy 
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
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if I'm not happy 
I never could.. um, grasp the idea of the Galaxy Flip. I know the purpose is closing the flip placing in the pocket and if you get notification or if someone is calling you that can be checked from the outside screen, right?I should have the phone by Wednesday... I'm planning on trade in bc worst case I can come back with a great trade in on Flipif I'm not happy
But it becomes pointless when wearing a smartwatch (imo). Because those tasks can be done from the smartwatch without need to grab the Flip from the pocket. I’m just trying to understand what’s the appeal?
Well I think they are plenty peeps not wearing watches where that front screen can be useful there is also development for the outer display to allow more functions .. but main appeal is the pocketabiliy and using flex mode while out taking pics and vids ...it has really picked up a following from my observations...
I get the compact form factor. But people must have small pockets if they opting for a Flip4 since its impossible to fit a slab phone in their pocket Lol.
The only argument I see for a Flip is if they are wearing a non-smartwatch because flex mode is unnecessary when I can use my smartwatch as a remote control (done this plenty of times). But then again, it’s all a personal choice. I just never quite understood it given the rise of smartwatches.
Yeah man ha ..I think end of day Samsung has to be given credit for all the different options ..you want a mini tablet..Flip ...spen ...ultra ...smart watch ...everyone is covered ...
Oh, yeah. I applaud Samsung for the innovation and the devices in the lineup. There’s a Samsung vs Apple war going on currently with the latest MacRumors post of the Samsung Ad and it’s hilarious seeing the comments coming from Apple loyalist.
That's awesome I'm going to have to get the popcorn and join in
I'll have to enjoy it at lunch. It'll be a nice break from work!
Oh man, it's truly endless. And it's all custom to your own usage. For example, here's a list of my current routines. I didn't create these all at once. As time passes, my needs change, so I just add a new routine as needed.
So the routine you see with a play button on the corner are touch routines. You basically add the routine as a touch widget to turn the routine on and off. So in my case, I don't like having adaptive brightness on all the time, I'll only turn it on when outside, and it's really sunny. So rather than go into the pull down then tap the three buttons to turn it on, I just tap the touch routine I created for it. Easy. Same goes for fast charging and fast wireless charging. I only use it when I'm short for time. I also have my home pages looping so no need to go back and forth if you have multiple pages. I have all app labels removed as well as my status bar removed for a cleaner look. I have my app drawer scroll up and down. My keyboard is also custom themed as well a custom oriented for key placement. All my gestures are custom. The gestures run all up and down the side of my phone as well a the bottom. All done through Good Lock, Bixby Routines, and One Hand Operation. There's just too much to list. Lol.
Here's what the touch routines look like on my screen.
I'll just add my app drawer here. As stated, it scrolls up and down. No third party apps or launchers needed. One UI with all of Samsung's custom software are all you need.
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The Flip is a great idea. I had one for a couple of months until getting the Fold 4. I would think most people do not own smart watches. When folded, it's so pocketable and compact. I just wish the folded screen was the full size of the folded half. It is usable for some things but very small.
The benefits of working from home, never miss a delivery. My bespoke flip 4 has arrived.
I'll set this up end of work day....
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I pulled the sim from my S22U and have been running my aurora purple Flip 4 alongside my 13P for 2 weeks and wanted to weigh in. I liked my Flip 3 but I *love* my Flip 4. More comfortable to hold, great battery, more cover screen features, feels super fast/snappy performance, etc. Power button fingerprint ID is flawless as it also was on Flip 3. I like it better than Face ID or underscreen FP sensor because it is so reliable, consistent, and instantaneous. I didn't have any trouble with screen protector on Flip 3 bc I didn't use the phone as daily driver but the screen and protector and also hinge feel more sturdy. We will see.
I really love the form factor of this phone. It is so comfortable to handle and so compact.when folded. I love my S22U when I want to take notes, watch videos, or be productive but this phone is just great for running around town and daily life. Camera takes great everyday pictures. Can't recommend enough.
I really love the form factor of this phone. It is so comfortable to handle and so compact.when folded. I love my S22U when I want to take notes, watch videos, or be productive but this phone is just great for running around town and daily life. Camera takes great everyday pictures. Can't recommend enough.
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I really liked the Flip 4, but ended up exchanging it for an S22 Ultra after 5 days because I couldn't see the Flip's screen outdoors in the sun with my polarized sunglasses on. Deal breaker for me as I spend a lot of time outdoors. But other than that issue, I really enjoyed it while I had it.
This has been my only issue with it too. The screen pretty much disappears when wearing my sunglasses. But I'm enjoying everything else about it and will keep it. Just wanted to add my voice to yours as a warning to others for whom that might be a dealbreaker.
This is an issue with your sun glasses presumably as the Flip 4 has max brightness of 1200 nits
Just like the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Z Flip4 offers this option called Extra Brightness - it increases the maximum brightness in manual mode
So this seems a personal issue and not the Flip 4 issue as specs are similar to S22/Fold 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 review
The Galaxy Z Flip4 has two displays, something that is typical for any flip phone - be it a recent one, or from the golden age of the GSMs. There is a...
| Display test | 100% brightness | ||
| Black,cd/m2 | White,cd/m2 | Contrast ratio | |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 | 0 | 505 | ∞ |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 (Extra Brightness) | 0 | 802 | ∞ |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 (Max Auto) | 0 | 919 | ∞ |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G | 0 | 503 | ∞ |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (Max Auto) | 0 | 935 | ∞ |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | 0 | 377 | ∞ |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Max Auto) | 0 | 596 | ∞ |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | 0 | 505 | ∞ |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (Extra Brightness) | 0 | 809 | ∞ |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (Max Auto) | 0 | 1000 | ∞ |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | 0 | 465 | ∞ |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 (Extra brightness) | 0 | 757 | ∞ |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 (Max Auto) | 0 | 982 | ∞ |
I just picked up my Wife's pink Flip 4 this afternoon from Samsung store and just tested it on the balcony here in sunny Malaysia , no issues
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Yeah, it's probably an issue with the glasses themselves. But they're prescription, so I can't easily exchange them. Still not a dealbreaker for me, though. I'm loving the phone!This is an issue with your sun glasses presumably as the Flip 4 has max brightness of 1200 nits
Just like the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Z Flip4 offers this option called Extra Brightness - it increases the maximum brightness in manual mode
So this seems a personal issue and not the Flip 4 issue as specs are similar to S22/Fold 4
Display test Black,cd/m2 White,cd/m2 Contrast ratio Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 0 505 ∞ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 (Extra Brightness) 0 802 ∞ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 (Max Auto) 0 919 ∞ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G 0 503 ∞ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (Max Auto) 0 935 ∞ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 0 377 ∞ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Max Auto) 0 596 ∞ Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 0 505 ∞ Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (Extra Brightness) 0 809 ∞ Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (Max Auto) 0 1000 ∞ Samsung Galaxy S22 0 465 ∞ Samsung Galaxy S22 (Extra brightness) 0 757 ∞ Samsung Galaxy S22 (Max Auto) 0 982 ∞
I just picked up my Wife's pink Flip 4 this afternoon from Samsung store and just tested it on the balcony here in sunny Malaysia , no issues
It's not really a personal issue or an issue with the glasses; I believe it is an issue with the pre-installed screen protector.
All screen protectors degrade the user experience when wearing polarized lenses. It's why I stopped using them on my iPhones and why I am not using one on the S22. I have no doubt that without that pre-installed screen protector, the Flip 4's display would look just fine. But that's not an option.
I actually made the screen protector comment to wife this weekend, but as you say, I'm stuck with it, though I have heard of more adventurous souls than myself removing it.
All Polarized lenses degrade the user experience when looking at screens such as:
- car dashboard controls
- ATM cash machines
- cell phones
- some watches
Its your personal preference to use these lens and to not opt for possible solutions, which I can understand
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That looks siiiiiiiiick!!!
Thanks ...I wish it wasn't so slippery I really want to carry the phone without a case...
With that color combo, I would add the warranty and use without the case. You can't cover that up!
going to have to get used to naked ..haha 
So last night I threw the phone on the wireless charger and I woke up this morning to 70% as the charge stopped because the phone slid a little bit off the area for the charging LOL.. just thinking other than a clear case how I want to go about carrying this phone