OPPO Find N3 Flip vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
The Verdict
Both phones occupy the premium flip category at $999, but they take different design philosophies. OPPO's Find N3 Flip weighs 198g compared to Samsung's 187g, yet delivers a more capable camera system: the 50MP main sensor with f/1.8 and OIS outperforms Galaxy Z Flip 4's 12MP shooter, while the 32MP 2x telephoto and 48MP ultrawide provide superior zoom and wide coverage. The main display reaches 1600 nits brightness versus 1200 nits, making outdoor visibility noticeably better. MediaTek Dimensity 9200 trades blows with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 for performance. However, Samsung holds advantages in water resistance (IPX8 vs IPX4 rating), battery longevity (3700mAh still outlasts through optimization), and wireless charging support at 15W. Galaxy Z Flip 4's thinner 6.9mm unfolded profile and smaller cover display (1.9 inches) offer better pocket-ability, while Find N3 Flip's 3.26-inch cover screen and 44W charging speed appeal to power users. Software maturity favors Samsung's One UI ecosystem for now. Choose OPPO for photography and display quality, or Samsung for durability and overall refinement.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OPPO Find N3 Flip if…
- →Largest cover screen on any flip phone at 3.26 inches — fully functional
- →Triple camera system with telephoto is unique for a clamshell foldable
- →Hasselblad camera collaboration for natural, accurate colors
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 if…
- →Compact clamshell design fits in any pocket
- →Improved battery over Flip 3
- →Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is efficient
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OPPO Find N3 Flip
Pros
- Largest cover screen on any flip phone at 3.26 inches — fully functional
- Triple camera system with telephoto is unique for a clamshell foldable
- Hasselblad camera collaboration for natural, accurate colors
- Compact folded design fits easily in any pocket
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking smoothly
Cons
- 4300 mAh battery barely lasts a full day with heavy use
- Only IPX4 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 44W charging is slow compared to non-folding OPPO phones
- No wireless charging at the $999 price point
- Visible crease on the main display
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Pros
- Compact clamshell design fits in any pocket
- Improved battery over Flip 3
- Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is efficient
- IPX8 water resistance
- Flex mode for hands-free selfies and video calls
Cons
- Visible crease on inner display
- Small cover screen limits functionality
- 12 MP cameras lag behind competitors
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 data transfer speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | OPPO Find N3 Flip | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (ColorOS 13.2) | Android 12, One UI 4.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 198 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 166.2 x 75.8 x 7.79 mm (unfolded) | 165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, Sony IMX581 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charging | 44W SUPERVOOC | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches (main), 3.26 inches (cover) | 6.7 inches (inner), 1.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED main, AMOLED cover | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable |
| Resolution | 2520 x 1080 (main), 720 x 382 (cover) | 2640 x 1080 (inner), 512 x 260 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (both) | 120Hz (inner) |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz + 3x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715 MC11 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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