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With each new leak of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, it looks a little less like a smartphone and more like a tablet, and a new leak is further proof of that.
According to SamMobile (opens in a new tab), Samsung plans to release a version of the tablet with 1TB of storage. It's unclear where the site got this information from, but it's double the maximum space the Galaxy Z Fold 3 has.
If a device has a lot of storage space like this, that makes it really useful for professional-level business users: you can store and edit lots of video and photo files, or play around with game resources.
These are things you would normally do on a tablet or other large screen device; very few users are likely to need a smartphone with 1TB of space.
In fact, most of the devices we see with 1TB of storage are tablets, like the iPad Pro, because it lets you store loads of files to work on when you're on the go, and also download loads of files. applications. Entonces, de esa manera, el Galaxy Z Fold 4 podría ser une alternativa para iPad, y debido a que también es probable que se super poderoso, con un conjunto de chips de alta gama como el Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, es más en línea con el nivel Pro iPads.
Unfortunately, a 4TB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 1 is also likely to be very expensive, giving it another parallel with the iPad Pros.
Analysis: a tablet by another name
There are a few other leaked aspects of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, aside from the ones we've detailed above, that make it look like a small tablet.
First, it will apparently be compatible with Samsung's S Pen stylus, and could even come with a slot for that.
It is also said to have one or even two cameras under the screen, which would ensure that the screen-to-body ratio of the device is higher, giving you a better viewing experience.
Of course, screen size is also a big factor in the tablet-like design: According to leaks, the main screen (when the phone is unfolded) will be 7,6 inches in diameter, only slightly smaller than the main screen. of the iPad mini (2021). . It is much larger than any standard smartphone on the market.
As a foldable phone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is sure to be a smartphone for all intents and purposes, but it looks like it could have some popular tablet features too.
That could make it a tempting purchase for those who want a phone that's also a tablet and don't want to spend money on two separate devices. But we'll have to see what the device looks like when it launches around August to be sure.