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Latest Fold 4 rumor points to serious performance gains over Fold 3

By Anam Hamid

Updated: Aug 03, 2022, 8:51 AM

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Latest Fold 4 rumor points to serious performance gains over Fold 3

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is set to break cover on August 10 and leaks are continuing to surface. The latest one comes from Ahmed Qwaider, who in the past has uploaded hands-on images of unreleased devices, so there is little reason to doubt the authenticity of the latest rumor.

The leak mostly pertains to the Galaxy Fold 4's performance. As an aside, a recent report says that Samsung's next foldable phones may drop the letter Z.

Anyhow, it's pretty much confirmed that the Galaxy Fold 4 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, which is a beefed-up version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 that powers some of the best Android phones of 2022 such as the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

What sets the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 apart from previous Plus iterations is that it appears to be a fairly significant upgrade over the Gen 1, thanks to TSMC's 4nm process. Per Qualcomm, it has a 10 percent faster CPU, will offer 10 percent faster GPU clocks, and boasts up to 30 percent improved efficiency than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

The Fold 3 was underpinned by the Snapdragon 888, and not its boosted 888 Plus version. So, if you include the mid-cycle refresh, the Fold 4 will be fueled by a three-generation newer chip, and performance results shared by Qwaider surely reflect that. The tipster implies that the phone will have a 15 percent faster CPU, a 59 percent better GPU, and will offer 68 percent better NPU performance than the Fold 3.

Previously leaked benchmark results had also indicated that the Fold 4 would offer much better performance than the Fold 3. Samsung may also sell a 1TB model, which will make the phone more enticing for power users.

Today's rumor also corroborates earlier leaks that the Fold 4 will have the same battery and charging specs as its predecessor - 4,400mAh and 25w - and adds that it will take 30 minutes to take the battery from 0 to 50 percent.

It also says that the screens will have a high refresh rate of 120Hz with a brightness of 1000nits, though peak brightness is likely to be higher.

And lastly, the Fold 4's back and front will be protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus Plus, a sturdier version of the Victus that was seen on the Fold 3.

The Fold 4 is rumored to sport roughly the same design as the outgoing model but may introduce a few changes such as single hinge design, wider aspect ratio, and a less prominent screen crease. The phone is highly likely to feature an improved camera setup and will likely be priced the same as its predecessor.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.