Alcatel Go Flip 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G: A Clash of Flip Phones

Flip phones are making a comeback! But with a wide range of options, choosing the right one can be tough. We're pitting the budget-friendly Alcatel Go Flip 4 against the premium Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G to see which offers the best experience.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the clear winner, offering vastly superior performance, a stunning display, and a more advanced camera system. The Alcatel Go Flip 4 caters to a niche market seeking a basic, affordable flip phone for calls and texts.

PHONES
Phone Names	alcatel Go Flip 4	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26, 41, 66, 71	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 78, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands	-	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 66 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
	-	2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA

Launch
Announced	2021, September	2021, August 11
Status	Available. Released 2021, September	Available. Released 2021, August 27

Body
Build	-	Plastic front, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Dimensions	107.3 x 55.6 x 19.9 mm (4.22 x 2.19 x 0.78 in)	Unfolded: 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm Folded: 86.4 x 72.2 x 15.9-17.1 mm
SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Weight	133 g (4.69 oz)	183 g (6.46 oz)
	-	IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised)

Display
Resolution	240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)	1080 x 2640 pixels (~426 ppi density)
Size	2.8 inches, 24.3 cm2 (~40.7% screen-to-body ratio)	6.7 inches, 101.5 cm2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	TN TFT LCD	Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
	Second external TN TFT display, 1.44 inches, 128 x 128 pixels	Cover display: Super AMOLED, 1.9 inches, 260 x 512 pixels

Platform
CPU	Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)	Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
GPU	Adreno 308	Adreno 660
OS	KaiOS 3.0	Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1

Memory
Card slot	microSDHC (dedicated slot)	No
Internal	4GB 512MB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
	-	UFS 3.1

Main Camera
Dual	-	12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Features	-	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single	2 MP	10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm
Video	480p@30fps	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, HDR10+

Selfie camera
Features	-	HDR
Single	-	10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm
Video	-	4K@30fps
	No	-

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
35mm jack	Yes	No
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers
	-	32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG

Comms
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP	5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC	No	Yes
Positioning	GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	FM radio	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	-	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	-	Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)

Battery
Charging	-	15W wired 10W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless
Type	Li-Ion 1850 mAh	Li-Po 3300 mAh

Misc
Colors	Midnight Blue	Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, Cream, White, Pink, Gray, Thom Browne Edition, Bespoke Edition, Wooyoungmi Edition, Dream White
Models	4056W	SM-F711B, SM-F711N, SM-F711U, SM-F711U1, SM-F711W, SM-F7110
Price	About 120 EUR	€ 279.00 / $ 208.04 / £ 215.00
SAR	0.78 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)	-
SAR EU	-	0.86 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 69h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-25.8 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 596866 (v8) \| 682223 (v9) GeekBench: 3441 (v5.1) GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

alcatel Go Flip 4

Affordable
Simple to use
Compact and pocketable
Reliable for calls and texts

Slow performance
Low-resolution display
Basic camera
Limited features

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Powerful performance
Stunning display
Excellent camera
Unique foldable design
5G connectivity
Wireless charging

Expensive
Fragile hinge (potential concern)
Battery life could be better (given the price)

Display Comparison

The Z Flip3 boasts a vibrant, bright AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering incredible visuals and smooth scrolling. The Go Flip 4's LCD screen is functional but noticeably less impressive in terms of color accuracy, brightness, and resolution. The Z Flip3's cover screen also adds functionality.

Camera Comparison

The Z Flip3's camera system is significantly more capable, capturing detailed photos and videos with excellent dynamic range. The Go Flip 4's camera is adequate for basic snapshots but lacks features and image quality. The Z Flip3 also offers more versatile shooting modes.

Performance

The Snapdragon 888 5G in the Z Flip3 provides blazing-fast performance, handling demanding apps and games with ease. The Go Flip 4's Snapdragon 215 struggles with multitasking and even basic apps, resulting in noticeable lag. The difference is night and day.

Battery Life

Both phones offer a respectable endurance rating of 69h. However, the Z Flip3's more efficient chipset and optimized software likely contribute to better real-world battery life despite the more demanding display.

Buying Guide

The Alcatel Go Flip 4 is ideal for seniors or those seeking a simple, reliable phone for basic communication on a tight budget. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is for tech enthusiasts, fashion-conscious users, and anyone wanting a premium, compact smartphone experience with a unique foldable design.