Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Cell 256GB Review

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a niche multitasking powerhouse at a now-reasonable price. Its big folding screen and S Pen support are unique, but battery and camera life are trade-offs. At $415, it's worth it if you'll actually use its split-screen tricks.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a phone that wants to be your tablet, your notebook, and your main screen all at once. It's a bold piece of tech that asks you to rethink how you use a phone, with a big 7.6-inch inner screen that folds shut.

And at $415, it's a very different proposition than it was at launch. That price puts it in the same ballpark as a new mid-range slab phone, but you're getting a unique, multitasking-focused experience instead.

Performance lands in the 79th percentile, which is solid. The 12GB of RAM is great for juggling those multi-window apps Samsung loves to show off. But our data shows it's not a gaming powerhouse, scoring just 31 out of 100 there. It's built more for productivity than pushing polygons. The processor is plenty fast for daily tasks and app switching, but don't expect flagship-beating scores.

At $415, the value argument gets interesting. You're not paying 'cutting-edge foldable' prices anymore. You're paying 'nice Android phone' money for a device that can do things no normal phone can. If the big-screen multitasking, S Pen note-taking, and Flex Mode are features you'll actually use daily, then it's a compelling deal. If you just want a good phone, that cash buys a much more well-rounded traditional flagship.

Stacked against its peers, the Z Fold 4 is in a category of one. The Google Pixel 10 will smoke it in camera quality and software polish. A OnePlus 15 will likely offer better raw performance and faster charging for the same money. But neither can turn into a mini tablet. The real competition might be a standard Galaxy S phone plus a cheap tablet. The Fold tries to be both, with some compromises on both sides.

Skip this if camera quality is your top priority. Its camera scores in the 37th percentile, which is firmly mid-tier. Also, if you need all-day battery without thinking about it, look elsewhere. Our data shows battery is a weak point. And if you're rough on your phones, its rugged score of 12.9/100 is a giant red flag.

Buy this if your phone is your primary computer and you constantly wish you had more screen real estate for emails, documents, and multitasking. It's for the power user who values function over form. If you're an S Pen fan, this is the biggest canvas you can get in your pocket.