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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 builds on the success of 2021’s sleeper smartphone hit, the Galaxy Z Flip 3. While the sturdiness of telephones has elevated over time, it is affordable to be cautious, particularly with a folding telephone. The variety of flip telephone case choices accessible is not in depth, however grabbing a Galaxy Z Flip 4 case is not arduous to do. It may give you additional peace of thoughts that your gadget will probably be secure from scratches and different harm if it takes a tumble. In truth, case producers have made positive there are extra decisions accessible than the Flip 4’s predecessor had — and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 had some unimaginable instances. Anyone in search of a trendy case or those that worth perform over trend will discover a case to swimsuit their preferences right here.Â
We’ve tried many of those Z Flip 4 case choices and might attest to their high quality. As extra new instances arrive for the Z Flip 4, we’ll be placing these fashions to the check and can replace this checklist accordingly so you’ll find one of the best gives accessible.
Caseology
Available in three coloration choices, the Caseology Nano Pop has a soft-to-the-touch really feel and gives first rate safety with a raised digicam ring. Its dual-layer design with eye-catching trim colours does give the case just a little additional pop. Note that Caseology is a sub-brand of Spigen.
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Samsung
Samsung’s Clear Ring Cover is the translucent model of its Ring Cover. While it would not have the identical soft-to-the-touch end and is not fairly as protecting as that case, it’s slim and means that you can showcase your telephone’s exterior coloration. It’s usually $30, however we have already seen reductions on it.
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Speck’s Presidio Perfect-Clear Fold, one among my favorites for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, returns for the Z Flip 4. The Presidio Perfect-Clear Fold is rated for 13-foot drop safety, and it is essentially the most protecting clear case I attempted, though there is not any hinge safety. It is available in a wonderfully clear model and one imbued with glitter. (Note that the photograph above is with the Galaxy Z Flip 3 however the Z Flip 4 model must be practically an identical).
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Samsung’s Silicone Cover with Ring returns for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 with some small design enhancements. It’s protecting, it has a pleasant soft-to-touch end and there is that in-built ring that helps stop you from dropping the telephone — and you can even clip the ring to a lanyard and put on the telephone round your neck. Alas, whereas I might sort of prop the telephone up utilizing the ring on sure surfaces, I’d have appreciated the case much more if it actually transformed right into a kickstand.Â
The case is available in a number of colours.
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I did not like Otterbox’s Thin Flex case for the Galaxy Z Flip 3. It felt low-cost and was arduous to get off your telephone as soon as you place it on. But the brand new model for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is significantly better and is available in translucent choices, a few which have coloured trims (the pacific reef coloration is proven in photograph). While it has a two-piece design and no hinge safety, it now appears to be like and seems like a premium case.Â
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 Flap Leather Cover is an improve over final 12 months’s Leather Cover case for the Galaxy Flip 3, because it incorporates a flap for hinge safety. It’s costly, however good — and slim. Available 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 can discover a bunch of generic clear instances on Amazon for the Galaxy Z Flip 4, a number of of which value lower than $15. The Restone is attention-grabbing 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 stop them from slipping off the telephone. It additionally has a bit of additional nook safety. (I have not used this specific Restone case but however I’ve used a Restone case on one other telephone and it was effective, significantly for its low worth).Â
All these cheap clear instances say they’ve anti-yellowing safety (to maintain your clear case from shedding its readability), however I do not actually consider these anti-yellow claims.
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Urban Armor Gear
Urban Armor Gear has lengthy made attractively designed instances for quite a lot of telephone fashions and its Civilian Series is one one of the best robust instances for the Z Flip 4. It’s accessible in three coloration choices — black, mallard (blue) and olive — and does supply hinge safety in a one-piece design. You do want to make use of the adhesive on the within of the case to maintain the case from sliding round on the telephone.
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Spigen makes just a few instances for the Galaxy Z Flip 4. As its identify implies, the Tough Armor is sturdy and gives essentially the most safety in Spigen’s line. It’s additionally the one Spigen case that has an built-in protecting masking for the hinge.
As far as protecting instances go, it is one of many higher ones and is simply lacking an built-in kickstand. I additionally sort of want it got here in additional colours. Black is the one possibility for now. Expect to see worth drops on it within the coming weeks.
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Spigen’s Air Skin case line, which features a Crystal Clear model in addition to different coloration choices, is a slim case that gives primary safety. I most likely like the colour variations as an alternative of the clear, however lots of people like to indicate the colour of their telephone, particularly if you happen to 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 below 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’s basically a safety strap. The strap additionally gives just a little little bit of safety for the hinge while you fold up the telephone. Additionally, you’ll be able to connect the tip of the strap to a lanyard or clip it to a different strap (say, on a bag or backpack).Â
Aside from having some utility, the strap additionally appears designed to carry some consideration to your telephone. For higher or worse, it does simply that, so if you happen to use this case, plan on having individuals ask you about your telephone. It is available in two colours (white or black), however further straps are bought individually if you need one which higher matches your private model.
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Otterbox makes solely two instances for the Galaxy Z Flip 4: the Thin Flex (see above) and this one, the Symmetry Flex, which now gives 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’s costly, however we must always see some reductions on it within the coming weeks.Â
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Zagg has a brand new “eco” display protector for the Z Flip 4’s exterior display that it says is biodegradable, a primary for a display protector. Along with the outside display protector Zagg makes for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, that is its smallest display protector. Yet it one way or the other prices virtually as a lot because the display protectors it makes for a lot bigger screens.
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Gear4’s Bridgetown case shares some similarities with Spigen’s Tough Armor case (see beneath). It, too, is a troublesome case that solely is available in black and has some good hinge safety. The case appears to be like 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’s top-of-the-line protecting instances for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. I solely want it had been accessible in additional colours, or a transparent model.
Do Galaxy Z Flip 3 instances match the Galaxy Z Flip 4?
Yes and no. Your previous Z Flip 3 case could match in your Z Flip 4 — and keep on it — however there are some small variations of their design (and dimensions) which will make it a less-than-perfect match. For occasion, the flashlight on the Zip Flip 4 is a barely totally different location than the flashlight on the Z Flip 3 and will not be centered within the cutout on a Z Flip 3 case. Also, the highest microphone could get partially coated if you happen to use a Z Flip 3 case with a Z Flip 4. You can attempt your previous case together with your new telephone to see how effectively it matches (and doubtlessly attempt to modify it barely), however there is a good likelihood you might have to get an official Z Flip 4 case for it.
Do Galaxy Z Flip 4 instances defend the complete telephone, together with the hinge?
The majority of Galaxy Z Flip 3 instances got here in two items. But with the Z Flip 4, we’re seeing extra one-piece instances that do supply some hinge safety. If that is one thing you are in search of, a number of of those picks will defend the hinge.
Are there display protectors for the Galaxy Z Flip 4?
As with the Galaxy Z Flip 3, Samsung would not promote — or permit anyone to promote — display protectors for the primary entrance display of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. The Z Flip 4 makes use of a high-tech bendable show that’s outfitted with Samsung’s personal pre-applied display protector (some individuals had points with it peeling on the Z Flip 3 and easily took it off). You can discover a handful of display protectors for the mini exterior show.
Do all Galaxy Z Flip 4 instances permit wi-fi charging?
Most however not all of the instances on this checklist will let you wirelessly cost the Z Flip 4 with the case on. Those that characteristic an built-in kickstand, significantly if it is made out of steel, could require you to take away the case to cost your telephone wirelessly.Â