Oppo Find N2 Flip Vs. Galaxy Z Flip 4: Things Just Got Interesting

If you want a compact foldable smartphone, you now have a legitimate option thanks to the Oppo Find N2 Flip, a clamshell ready to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

I have used both for a while and this is what makes one better than the other. We'll start by comparing the general characteristics and then take a closer look at the differences, focusing on what makes them special.

N2 Flip vs Galaxy Z Flip 4: Specs

	Samsung Galaxy Z flip 4	Clamshell Oppo Find N2
To measure	Aperture: 165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9mm Folded: 84.9 x 71.9 x 17.1mm	Aperture: 166 x 75 x 7.4mm Folded: 85 x 75 x 16.02mm
weight	187 grams	191 grams
Screen size	Primary: 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED (1Hz-120Hz) Coating: 1.9 inch Super AMOLED	Primary: 6.8" AMOLED, 1-120Hz Screen coverage: 3.26" AMOLED, 60Hz
screen resolution	Main: 2640 × 1080 pixels Screen coverage: 512 x 260 pixels	Main: 2520 × 1080 pixels Screen coverage: 720 x 382 pixels
OS	Android 13 with one UI 5	Android 13 with ColorOS 13
storage	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB	256 GB
microSD card slot	NO	NO
"Clip for payment" service.	google pay, samsung pay	google pay
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1	MediaTek 9000+ size
Aries	8 GB	8 GB
camera	Rear main camera: 12MP dual lens, 12MP ultra wide angle Front: 10 MP ultra wide	Rear main: 50 MP main, 8 MP wide Front: 32 MP
video	4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+	4K@30fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps
bluetooth version	5.2	5.3
brings	USB-C	USB-C
Fingerprint sensor	Yes, side mount	Yes, side mount
Cloak	IPX8	IPX4
battery	3700 mAh Fast charge 25W 10W fast wireless charging Reverse wireless charging 4.5W (Wireless PowerShare)	4300 mAh 44W SuperVOOC Fast Charging
app store	google play store	google play store
network support	all companies	Not sold in the USA.
color	Bora Purple, graphite, rose gold, blue, special edition	Astral black, moon purple
Price	$1,000 / £1,000	$1,025 / £850
buy from	Samsung, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart	Oppo, UK courier and seller, Amazon
revaluation	4 out of 5 stars	3.5 out of 5 stars

N2 Flip vs Galaxy Z Flip 4: Find the cover screen

The most obvious difference between the two is the size of the screen lid, so we'll start with that as Oppo cites this as one of the main reasons for choosing Find N2 Flip over Z Flip 4. Find N2 3, La Flip's 26-inch screen is oriented vertically, taking up almost the entire left side of the phone when closed, while the Z Flip 4's 1.9-inch screen sits horizontally and takes up much less front space. telephone

Despite the difference in size, the functionality is almost the same. None of the screens are "phone" so don't expect to see familiar Android menus or running apps. Both screens control widgets such as the timer, calendar view, weather, and notification view. The Find N2 Flip's huge screen size makes it easy to see, and the widgets are sized to fit your needs, so the buttons are easy to find and tap. There's also more space, so you'll see more messages.

The white background and bright colors of the Find N2 Flip widgets make them more attractive and easily visible from the outside. The black background and overall design of the Z Flip 4 is much less suitable for viewing in bright sunlight or from multiple angles. Even when Android or apps are not running, Find N2 Flip is always on in the usual way with a notification icon below the weather display. Z Flip 4 displays the time, date, battery level and an orange dot when you receive new messages.

You can set different wallpapers for your Find N2 Flip cover screen with interactive pets. While not as interactive as Oppo claims, they are beautiful and well designed and definitely give the phone more character than the Z Flip 4. However, you can set wallpapers and styles on Samsung phones to match the face. watch. on Galaxy Watch 5. Fun.

The large screen of the Oppo Find N2 Flip offers pretty much the same features as the smaller screen of the Z Flip 4, but it's much easier to see and interact with, and displays more information, giving it a huge advantage. It seems like overkill, but it's usually the best approach.

Winner: Oppo Find N2 Flip

Find N2 Flip vs Galaxy Z Flip 4: Screen Cover Search

Another feature of the protective screen is the ability to use it as a camera viewfinder. Size plays a role here, but are there other benefits? Open the Z Flip 4 camera app and a button will appear in the top right corner of the screen to activate screen capture. The preview takes up the entire screen but only shows the center of the view due to its size. But if you tap on the preview screen, it switches to a full, albeit small, preview. To take such a selfie, you can either press the volume key or point your palm towards the camera to release the shutter.

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 cover screen preview works, but don't expect much when using it. This makes it easy to use the best rear camera for selfies, but if you're photographing someone else, you'll need to be close enough to check their facial expressions. In addition, the Z Flip 4 can be used as a tripod, and the main screen is divided into two parts: the viewfinder at the top and the controls at the bottom. This is a useful feature that the Find N2 Flip also uses.

Open the Find N2 Flip's camera and a button will appear in the top left corner to enable screen coverage. It works similarly to the Z Flip 4, using a palm gesture to activate the shutter. The difference is that you see a lot more, especially when the phone is held in portrait. Larger screens make dialing faster and other people can see your screen from afar. Both screens work the same, but again, Find N2 Flip's larger size gives it an advantage.

Winner: Oppo Find N2 Flip

Comparison of N2 Flip and Galaxy Z Flip 4: multitasking

What multitasking features do phones offer? Oppo Find N2 Flip allows you to run two applications at the same time, one of which occupies the top half of the screen, and the other - the bottom. Programs are also displayed in landscape orientation. A rather clumsy three-finger gesture activates split-screen mode, and the program prompts you to open a second app.

Alternatively, you can use the three-dot menu in the recent apps view, or the Oppo context menu located next to the home screen. Programs selected from the context menu automatically open in a floating window, giving you a little more flexibility. Samsung also uses a context menu, but when you drag an app to the home screen, you can select a different app from the menu that appears at the top of the screen.

You click on an app and it opens in full screen, unlike the N2 Flip. Enter the Samsung Labs menu and you can try different screen layouts, including the Flex Mode panel, which works the same as the viewfinder mode above, with different apps at the top and bottom of the screen.

Apps can be opened as floating windows by clicking the icon below the recent apps view. Interestingly, when you swipe to close them, the icon "floats" on the screen, ready to be used again. This is a useful feature, for example, when you are using Chrome and replying to a message.

Since they both offer the same split screen feature, it all comes down to ease of use, with the Galaxy Z Flip 4 having a slight advantage in terms of versatility. In addition, the way to enable and manage split-screen and floating window apps is more intuitive. He wins, but not by much.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

Compare N2 Flip and Galaxy Z Flip 4: hinges and design

The Oppo Find N2 Flip is a little bigger than the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and a little heavier, but one is no easier to live with than the other. The Z Flip 4's screen isn't as wide as the Find N2 Flip's, which is a drawback. The Find N2 Flip's 21:9 aspect ratio makes it feel more "natural" when open, and takes less time (if any) to set up if you're using a non-foldable phone. It takes a while to get used to the Z Flip 4, but it never feels compromised.

Opening and closing the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is a real pleasure. The hinge has much more force than the Find N2 Flip, which requires more effort, but in a good way. It feels very solid and will hold up in any semi-folded position you place it in. It closes with a loud click , and the flat sides of the frame make it easy to open again as they provide ample volume. Squeeze your fingers.

The Find N2 Flip's hinge has less resistance, and while it never snaps into place when it's half open, it has a springiness that makes it less precise than on the Z Flip 4 and less defined. The movement isn't all that smooth either, and you can feel something mechanical moving when you open and close the phone, which the Samsung hinge doesn't. A curved frame has less grip and requires more precision to open.

I found the Z Flip 4's side-mounted fingerprint sensor to be easier to detect than the Find N2 Flip, which doesn't wake up as quickly. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 looks like a more mature design, which is unsurprisingly Samsung's fourth attempt, while the Find N2 Flip is Oppo's first. The Find N2 Flip isn't inconvenient to use, but life is easier with the Z Flip 4.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

N2 Flip vs Galaxy Z Flip 4: find the camera

There aren't many main cameras to choose from - the Galaxy Z Flip 4 shows more saturation than the Find N2 Flip - but the Samsung phone's wide-angle camera is pretty good. The Find N2 Flip's wide-angle photos have accurate colors and little detail, while the Z Flip 4's wide-angle camera is bright and cheerful. The Find N2 Flip has a 2x optical zoom mode, which is not available on the Z Flip 4.

Neither camera is a superstar, and choosing between them will determine whether or not you appreciate optical zoom with a decent wide-angle camera. Another aspect that might interest you is the selfie mode. The Find N2 Flip's large screen makes it much easier to take selfies with the rear camera, and the color and detail are better than the Z Flip 4, often making rear camera selfies very atmospheric.

We'll call it a draw because both sides have clear pros and cons, and neither offers a much better camera experience than the other. If you want to take photos to share with the main camera, both are fine.

Winner: Tie

Compare N2 Flip and Galaxy Z Flip 4: battery and charging

While the camera category was difficult to rate, there is a clear winner in the battery and charging category. The Oppo Find N2 Flip features a 4300mAh battery and 44W SuperVOOC wired fast charging. In our tests, it lasted about a day and a half with moderate use (not including gaming), and a 50% battery charge took about 23 minutes. and 60 minutes for a full charge.

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a much smaller 3,700mAh battery that lasts all day with moderate use and is hard to drain. A charger is not included, but if you use a compatible 25W charger, it will take approximately 75 minutes to fully charge and approximately 30 minutes to reach 50% levels. However, the Z Flip 4 supports 10W wireless charging and reverse charging, unlike the Find N2 Flip.

It's a shame the Find N2 Flip doesn't have wireless charging, especially for such an expensive phone. However, fast battery charging is of real value, and the Find N2 Flip's long battery life makes it a winner.

Winner: Oppo Find N2 Flip

Find N2 Flip vs Galaxy Z Flip 4: Price and Availability

It's important to know that the Oppo Find N2 Flip is not available for purchase in the US, but the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is widely available. This makes it an obvious choice if you can't afford an Oppo phone. However, if you're in the UK, the Find N2 Flip is available online, from various stores, and from couriers, so it's as easy as the Z Flip 4. I'd love it if you could import the Find N2 Flip into the US. but expect to pay more if you do.

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 starts at $1,000 or £1,000, while the Oppo Find N2 Flip costs £850 or about $1,025. This makes it significantly cheaper than Samsung's UK phone and makes it a very attractive purchase.

Winner: Oppo Find N2 Flip

Find N2 Flip or Z Flip 4 the best compact foldable smartphone?

The Oppo Find N2 Flip took all four categories, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 took two, including one giveaway. This makes the Oppo Find N2 Flip a winner here, but with some caveats. If you can't buy a Find N2 flip, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is still a great choice, and Samsung's phone won in the all-important Hinge and Design categories, highlighting how well it's designed.

There's good news on the software update front, as Oppo will coincide with Samsung's four-year major Android update and five-year security update. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a higher IP rating, so it will absorb water more efficiently than an Oppo phone.

By the way, all this does not detract from the Find N2 flip. The aggressive pricing, long battery life, and impressive screen coverage ensure it outperforms the Z Flip 4 overall, and as Oppo's first model (and only third foldable smartphone overall), this is a truly impressive achievement. If you can buy, then it's worth it.