Foldable telephones are again in an enormous approach, with Samsung’s newest Galaxy Z Flip 4 main the cost after its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 turned the sleep smartphone hit of 2021. With elevated recognition comes elevated case choices, and whereas this record is not so long as the record for finest circumstances for Apple’s iPhone 13 and even the Galaxy S22, extra firms are making circumstances for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 in additional designs.
Whereas we have not tried all these circumstances but with the Galaxy Z Flip 4, we now have tried earlier variations with the Z Flip 3, so we now have a good suggestion what the most effective choices are for the brand new mannequin. As extra new circumstances arrive for the Z Flip 4, we’ll be placing them to the take a look at and can replace this record accordingly.
Caseology
Obtainable in three coloration choices, the Caseology Nano Pop has a soft-to-the-touch really feel and provides respectable safety with a raised digital camera ring. Its dual-layer design with eye-catching trim colours does give the case a bit of additional pop. Be aware that Caseology is a sub-brand of Spigen.
Samsung
Samsung’s Clear Ring Cowl is the translucent model of its Ring Cowl. Whereas it does not have the identical soft-to-the-touch end and is not fairly as protecting as that case, it’s slim and permits you to showcase your telephone’s exterior coloration. It is usually $30, however we’re already seeing reductions on it.
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Speck’s Presidio Excellent-Clear Fold, certainly one of my favourite for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, returns for the Z Flip 4. The Presidio Excellent-Clear Fold is rated for 13-foot drop safety, and it is probably the most protecting clear case I attempted, though there isn’t any hinge safety. It is available in a wonderfully clear model and one imbued with glitter. (Be aware that the photograph above is with the Galaxy Z Flip 3 however the Z Flip 4 model ought to be almost similar).
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Samsung’s Silicone Cowl with Ring returns for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 with some small design enhancements. It is protecting, it has a pleasant soft-to-touch end and there is that inbuilt ring that helps forestall you from dropping the telephone — and you may as well clip the ring to a lanyard and put on the telephone round your neck. Alas, whereas I might form of prop the telephone up utilizing the ring on sure surfaces, I might have appreciated the case much more if it actually transformed right into a kickstand.
The case is available in a number of colours.
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I did not like Otterbox’s Skinny Flex case for the Galaxy Z Flip 3. It felt low cost and was onerous to get off your telephone as soon as you place it on. However the brand new model for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is a lot better and is available in translucent choices, a few which have coloured trims (the pacific reef coloration is proven in photograph). Whereas it has a two-piece design and no hinge safety, it now appears and looks like a premium case.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 Flap Leather-based Cowl is an improve over final 12 months’s Leather-based Cowl case for the Galaxy Flip 3, because it incorporates a flap for hinge safety. It is costly, however good — and slim. Obtainable in three coloration choices (black, peach and purple), the largest knock in opposition to it’s that it is costly, however we’re already seeing reductions on it.
Amazon
You will discover a bunch of generic clear circumstances on Amazon for the Galaxy Z Flip 4, a number of of which price lower than $15. The Restone is fascinating as a result of whereas it is technically a two-piece design with no hinge safety (for the Z Flip 4’s hinge), it does characteristic a hinge of its personal that retains the 2 items collectively and helps forestall them from slipping off the telephone. It additionally has a bit of additional nook safety. (I have never used this specific Restone case but however I’ve used a Restone case on one other telephone and it was tremendous, notably for its low value).
All these cheap clear circumstances say they’ve anti-yellowing safety (to maintain your clear case from dropping its readability), however I do not actually imagine these anti-yellow claims.
City Armor Gear
City Armor Gear has lengthy made attractively designed circumstances for quite a lot of telephone fashions and its Civilian Collection is one the most effective powerful circumstances for the Z Flip 4. It is obtainable in 3 coloration choices — black, mallard (blue) and olive — and does provide hinge safety in a one-piece design.
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Spigen makes just a few circumstances for the Galaxy Z Flip 4. As its title implies, the Powerful Armor is sturdy and provides probably the most safety in Spigen’s line. It is also the one Spigen case that has an built-in protecting protecting for the hinge.
So far as protecting circumstances go, it is one of many higher ones and is barely lacking an built-in kickstand. I additionally form of want it got here in additional colours. Black is the one choice for now. Count on to see value drops on it within the coming weeks.
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Spigen’s Air Pores and skin case line, which features a Crystal Clear model in addition to different coloration choices, is a slim case that provides primary safety. I most likely like the colour variations as an alternative of the clear, however lots of people like to point out the colour of their telephone, particularly in the event you paid additional for one of many “bespoke” colours.
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This has the identical soft-to-the-touch end as Samsung’s Ring case, however as an alternative of a hoop it incorporates a strap. You slide your hand underneath the strap (and behind the telephone), which lets you get a grip and maintain on to your telephone with out actually wrapping your fingers round it. It is primarily a safety strap. The strap additionally provides a bit of little bit of safety for the hinge if you fold up the telephone. Moreover, you may connect the tip of the strap to a lanyard or clip it to a different strap (say, on a bag or backpack).
Except for having some utility, the strap additionally appears designed to convey some consideration to your telephone. For higher or worse, it does simply that, so in the event you use this case, plan on having individuals ask you about your telephone. It is available in two colours (white or black), however extra strap are offered individually if you’d like one which higher matches your private model.
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Otterbox makes solely two circumstances for the Galaxy Z Flip 4: the Skinny Flex (see above) and this one, the Symmetry Flex, which now provides hinge safety and is a high protecting case for the Z Flip 4 (it is available in extra coloration choices for the Z Flip 4). It is costly, however we must always see some reductions on it within the coming weeks.
Be aware that case is not fairly out but and is because of ship in early September.
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Gear4’s Bridgetown case shares some similarities with Spigen’s Powerful Armor case (see beneath). It, too, is a tricky case that solely is available in black and has some good hinge safety. The case appears much like the model for the Z Flip 3 however the brand new model is a bit sleeker and the hinge protector has been improved. It is probably the greatest protecting circumstances for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. I solely want it had been obtainable in additional colours, or a transparent model.
Be aware that the Gear4 Bridgetown case is not obtainable fairly but however will ship by early September.
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Zagg has a brand new “eco” display screen protector for the Z Flip 4’s exterior display screen that it says is biodegradable, a primary for a display screen protector. Alongside the with the outside display screen protector it makes for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, that is the smallest display screen protector Zagg makes. But it by some means prices nearly as a lot because the display screen protectors it makes for a lot bigger screens.
Do Galaxy Z Flip 3 circumstances match the Galaxy Z Flip 4?
Sure an no. Your outdated Z Flip 3 case might match in your Z Flip 4 — and keep on it — however there are some small variations of their design (and dimensions) that will make it a less-than-perfect match. As an illustration, the flashlight on the Zip Flip 4 is a barely completely different location than the flashlight on the Z Flip 3 and will not be centered within the cutout on a Z Flip 3 case. Additionally, the highest microphone might get partially coated in the event you use a Z Flip 3 case with a Z Flip 4. You possibly can attempt your outdated case along with your new telephone to see how properly it matches (and probably attempt to modify it barely), however there is a good probability you might to get an official Z Flip 4 case for it.
Do Galaxy Z Flip 4 circumstances shield your complete telephone, together with the hinge?
The vast majority of Galaxy Z Flip 3 circumstances got here in two items. However with the Z Flip 4, we’re seeing extra one-piece circumstances that do provide some hinge safety. If that is one thing you are on the lookout for, a number of of those picks will shield the hinge.
Are there display screen protectors for the Galaxy Z Flip 4?
As with the Galaxy Z Flip 3, Samsung does not promote — or enable anyone to promote — display screen protectors for the principle entrance display screen of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. The Z Flip 4 makes use of a high-tech bendable show that’s geared up with Samsung’s personal pre-applied display screen protector (some individuals had points with it peeling on the Z Flip 3 and easily took it off). You will discover a handful of display screen protectors for the mini exterior show.
Do all Galaxy Z Flip 4 circumstances enable wi-fi charging?
Most however not all of the circumstances on this record assist you to wirelessly cost the Z Flip 4 with the case on. People who characteristic an built-in kickstand, notably if it is made out of steel, might require you to take away the case to cost your telephone wirelessly.