Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 4 during its Unpacked event in the summer of 2022. This phone features a foldable display that allows you to transform it into a compact device. This makes it perfect for those who like large screens but don’t like having large items in their pockets. If you buy the Galaxy Z Flip 4, don’t forget to protect it with a case. You wouldn’t want that shiny phone to break! On the other hand, we have the iPhone 13 — which Apple unveiled in the fall of 2021. It features a familiar design and offers no innovative twists. If you decide to buy an iPhone 13 instead, also get a case for potential accidents. It’s Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Apple iPhone 13 — the battle between two very different phones made by rival corporations.
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Galaxy Z Flip 4 (2022) vs iPhone 13 (2021): Specs
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Apple iPhone 13 processor
- Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
Body
- Unfolded: 165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9mm
- Folded: 84.9 x 71.9 x 15.9-17.1 mm
- 187 gr
- 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm
- 174 gr
Display
- Basic
- 6.7-inch foldable dynamic AMOLED 2X display
- Resolution 2640 by 1080 pixels at 426 ppi
- Support for HDR10+, 120Hz and 1200 nits maximum brightness.
- Cover:
- 1.9-inch Super AMOLED display
- Resolution 512 by 260 pixels
- 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display
- Resolution 2532 by 1170 pixels at 460 ppi
- HDR support, True Tone technology and a maximum brightness of 1200 nits.
Cameras
- 12MP rear camera system:
- Wide: ƒ/1.8
- Ultra wide: ƒ/2.2
- 10MP front camera: ƒ/2.4
- Dual 12MP Rear Camera System:
- Wide: ƒ/1.6
- Ultra wide: ƒ/2.4
- Front camera TrueDepth 12MP: ƒ/2.2
memory
- 128GB/256GB/512GB SSD
- 8GB of RAM
- 128GB/256GB/512GB SSD
- 4GB of RAM
Battery
- Up to 75 hours of audio playback
Connection stability Secure OS
- One UI 4.1.1 (based on Android 12)
Colors
- Pine purple
- Graphite
- Rose gold
- Son
- red
- Starlight
- Midnight
- Son
- Pink
- Green
Material
- Ultra thin glass
- Armor Aluminum
- Glass back
- Aluminium frame
Price
Design: The Z Flip 4 is from another galaxy
Design is one of the first things we consider when considering buying a new device. It is true that this aspect is mostly subjective. However, we can make some objective observations and compare the builds of the two devices. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the iPhone 13 follow two different schools of thought when it comes to their design. They do have some similar elements, but mostly they are different looking phones. Now we’ll try to break down these elements as much as we can to help you understand what each of the two has to offer in the design and build departments. Ultimately, the last word should be yours.
For starters, both phones offer slim builds and dual-rear camera systems – with the lens placement varying between phones. However, perhaps the most notable distinction is the hinge located in the middle of the Galaxy Z Flip 4. Indeed, this Samsung phone folds in half, and this is an intentional feature – unlike Apple’s infamous Bendgate on the iPhone 6. The iPhone 13 offers six different colors that beat Samsung’s four. However, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a Bespoke Edition that allows users to customize different parts of the device and choose from more colors. Apple tends to stick with what consumers find familiar. Samsung is more adventurous when it comes to this. So apparently the design and build is for the latter corporation.
Display: One is a flip, the other is a flop
When we flip these devices over, we’re faced with two gorgeous screens. The iPhone 13 does have a slightly sharper display. However, this battle goes far beyond that. For starters, you get a 120Hz refresh rate on the Galaxy Z Flip 4. This is missing from the regular iPhone 13. So the Samsung phone has smoother animations when transitioning between different pages or scrolling. The iPhone 13’s lower refresh rate is more obvious than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4’s lower resolution.
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a larger 6.7-inch screen that you can fold in half. The technology is still missing from all released Apple products. Additionally, the iPhone 13 has a notch display — which some users may find distracting. Samsung’s phone is all about a punch-hole camera that doesn’t take up that much screen space. In the end, this round also applies to the Galaxy Z Flip 4, simply because the iPhone 13’s display is too basic compared to its rival. Samsung’s foldable technology is truly futuristic. Meanwhile, Apple seems stuck in the past decade, recycling its ideas over and over again.
Performance: Apple’s A15 Bionic is pretty iconic
When measuring performance, you need to consider several factors. These include the memory, processor and operating system. After all, more RAM doesn’t always mean a smoother experience – and that’s the case with the iPhone 13 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. Although the latter has double the RAM, it doesn’t perform as well as the former. iOS is objectively not as resource hungry as Android OS is. Not to mention that Android OS is more buggy than iOS as an operating system. However, some users cannot stand the additional limitations of iOS. We’re not here to discuss which mobile operating system is better — as that’s a personal choice you have to make.
When we look at benchmarks, the Snapdragon is slightly better than the Apple A15 Bionic when it comes to gaming and graphics. Otherwise, the A15 Bionic dominates the single- and multi-core performance tests. So overall, Apple’s chipset has a higher score. However, is the performance difference between the two phones noticeable enough to make an actual difference? Probably not. Both phones will perform your daily tasks extremely well. Likewise, the two devices can run virtually all mobile games in active development. So I would decline this round if you don’t have an OS preference.
Cameras: The Galaxy Z Flip 4 and iPhone 13 shoot similarly
Smartphone cameras are important in this day and age. After all, we document our lives through these devices and tend to distribute them online for the masses to see. Fortunately, both the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and iPhone 13 offer dual 12MP rear camera systems. Although they are not identical, the result should be relatively similar. The front lens, however, is a different story.
Apple’s TrueDepth 12MP camera has higher resolution and supports 3D mapping — enabling Face ID authentication. The Galaxy Z Flip 4, on the other hand, has a 10MP regular camera. You have to rely on a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for authentication. Samsung’s phone doesn’t need a tripod, though — as you can simply fold it 90º and place it on flat, horizontal surfaces. So if you tend to shoot videos a lot, you might want to consider the Galaxy phone. If you’re looking for custom Memoji and clearer selfies, then the iPhone 13 is the better choice in this round.
Battery: iPhone 13 is power hungry
Since both devices last a full day on a single charge with average use, let’s look at other aspects of the battery. Port-wise, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 has USB Type-C, which is more universally accepted and used. The iPhone 13, on the other hand, has an ancient, proprietary Lightning port. Both do the job, but the former is simply better. If you’re using devices from other popular brands, they likely have USB Type-C ports. So buying an iPhone 13 would mean carrying an extra cable. Alternatively, you can switch to wireless charging, but this is slower and eats up battery health at a faster rate.
Moving on, both phones support Qi wireless charging, with the iPhone 13 also compatible with MagSafe. But more importantly, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 supports reverse wireless charging. This means you can use your phone as a wireless charging pad for another phone or accessory. The feature is currently missing from all iPhone models. As a result, Samsung wins this round. Reverse wireless charging is such a basic and essential feature at this point. Since the newer AirPods support the Qi and MagSafe wireless charging standards, it would only make sense for Apple to support charging them through our iPhones. We can only hope to see this welcome addition introduced to newer iPhone models sooner rather than later.
Bottom row: New vs. old
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Apple iPhone 13 are two very different phones that cater to different customers. Overall—as our previous rounds have shown—Samsung’s product wins in terms of innovation and specifications. Still, there are several reasons to go for the iPhone 13. These include a tighter budget, already having other Apple products, or not wanting to sacrifice the extra years of software support for a foldable display. If you’re not tied down to any other devices and are willing to pay an extra $200, then the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is certainly the smarter and more exciting buy here. If you are tied to the Apple ecosystem, then the choice has already been made for you.
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 offers a foldable display. It’s compact, packed with innovative technology and worth every dollar.
The iPhone 13 features the Apple A15 Bionic chip and runs iOS 15. It’s perfect for those looking for a familiar device.
Which of the two phones will you buy and why? Let us know in the comments section below.
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