$60 at Speck
Speck Presidio Excellent-Clear Fold
Most protecting clear case
$16 at Amazon
Galaxy Z Flip 4 Flap Leather-based Cowl
Premium leather-based possibility
$15 at Zagg
Gear4 Bridgetown Case
All-around strong safety
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The brand new Galaxy Z Flip 5 formally hit cabinets this month, which signifies that the Z Flip 4 is now not the newest mannequin in Samsung’s distinctive foldable telephone lineup. But when your previous-gen telephone remains to be working fantastic — and also you’d wish to hold it that means — you may want to ensure it is protected with a correct case. That will help you discover the fitting one in your fashion, wants and price range, we have rounded up a number of the finest Z Flip 4 instances available on the market proper now.
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A case can add somewhat additional safety, providing you with extra peace of thoughts that your machine shall be protected from scratches and different injury when it takes a tumble. Case producers have made positive there are extra decisions obtainable than the Flip 4’s predecessor had — and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 had some unbelievable instances. We have tried many of those Z Flip 4 instances and may attest to their high quality.
Caseology
Accessible in three shade choices, the Caseology Nano Pop has a soft-to-the-touch really feel and gives respectable safety with a raised digicam ring. Its dual-layer design with eye-catching trim colours does give the case somewhat additional pop. Notice that Caseology is a sub-brand of Spigen.
Samsung
Samsung’s Clear Ring Cowl is the translucent model of its Ring Cowl. Whereas 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 shade. It is usually $30, however we have already seen reductions on it.
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Speck’s Presidio Excellent-Clear Fold, considered one of my favorites 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 essentially the most protecting clear case I attempted, though there is no hinge safety. It is available in a wonderfully clear model and one imbued with glitter. (Notice that the picture above is with the Galaxy Z Flip 3, however the Z Flip 4 model ought to be practically similar.)
Samsung
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 stop you from dropping the telephone — and it’s also possible to clip the ring to a lanyard and put on the telephone round your neck. Alas, whereas I may sort of prop the telephone up utilizing the ring on sure surfaces, I’d have preferred the case much more if it really transformed right into a kickstand.
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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 set 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 shade is proven in picture). Whereas it has a two-piece design and no hinge safety, it now appears and seems like a premium case.
Samsung
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. Accessible in three shade choices (black, peach and purple), the largest knock in opposition to it’s that it is costly, however we have seen deep reductions on it.
Amazon
You’ll find 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 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 function 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 explicit Restone case but, however I’ve used a Restone case on one other telephone and it was fantastic, significantly for its low worth.)
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City Armor Gear has lengthy made attractively designed instances for a wide range of telephone fashions and its Civilian Sequence is one one of the best robust instances for the Z Flip 4. It is obtainable in three shade 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.
Spigen
Spigen makes a couple of instances for the Galaxy Z Flip 4. As its identify implies, the Powerful Armor is sturdy and gives essentially the most safety in Spigen’s line. It is also the one Spigen case that has an built-in protecting protecting for the hinge.
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Spigen’s Air Pores and skin case line, which features a Crystal Clear model in addition to different shade choices, is a slim case that provides primary safety. I in all probability like the colour variations as an alternative of the clear, however lots of people like to point out the colour of their telephone, particularly if you happen to paid additional for one of many “bespoke” colours.
Samsung
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 gives somewhat little bit of safety for the hinge if you fold up the telephone. Moreover, you possibly can connect the top of the strap to a lanyard or clip it to a different strap (say, on a bag or backpack).
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Otterbox makes solely two instances for the Galaxy Z Flip 4: the Skinny 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 costly, however we must always see some reductions on it.
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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. Together with the outside display protector Zagg makes for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, that is its smallest display protector. But 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 Powerful Armor case (see under). It, too, is a tricky case that solely is available in black and has some good hinge safety. The case appears just 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 top-of-the-line protecting instances for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. I solely want it had been obtainable in additional colours, or a transparent model.
Do Galaxy Z Flip 3 instances match the Galaxy Z Flip 4?
Sure and no. Your previous 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 example, the flashlight on the Zip Flip 4 is a barely completely different location than the flashlight on the Z Flip 3 and might not be centered within the cutout on a Z Flip 3 case. Additionally, the highest microphone might get partially lined if you happen to use a Z Flip 3 case with a Z Flip 4. You may attempt your previous case together with your new telephone to see how nicely it suits (and probably attempt to modify it barely), however there is a good probability you will have to get an official Z Flip 4 case for it.
Do Galaxy Z Flip 4 instances defend the whole telephone, together with the hinge?
The vast majority of Galaxy Z Flip 3 instances got here in two items. However 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 searching for, 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 enable 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’ll find a handful of display protectors for the mini exterior show.
Do all Galaxy Z Flip 4 instances enable wi-fi charging?
Most however not all of the instances on this checklist assist you to wirelessly cost the Z Flip 4 with the case on. People who function an built-in kickstand, significantly if it is made out of steel, might require you to take away the case to cost your telephone wirelessly.
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