Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, Fold4 get battery boost via new Light performance profile

Samsung emphasized the improved battery life of its new Galaxy Z Flip4 and Fold4 devices. A big chunk of that is thanks to the efficiency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip. But Samsung supplements that with a new battery-boosting performance profile. In its One UI 4.1.1 software version, a feature in the settings shows a new section called Performance Profile. It has two options: Standard and Light. As 9to5Google noted, it seems to replace the Enhanced Processing toggle in previous One UI versions.

These performance modes try to balance power and performance. The Standard profile is recommended, while Light prioritizes "battery life and cooling efficiency over processing speed." 

A Reddit user put the two options through more advanced testing and found that with Light enabled on their Galaxy Z Fold4, benchmarking apps drop around 20% of raw performance on average. In theory, that should translate to improved battery efficiency overall.

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Another Samsung device that got a bit refined is the new Galaxy Z Fold4. Samsung focuses on improving the experience on the Fold with a few tweaks to the design. Samsung slimmed down the hinge, reduced its weight, and narrowed the bezel. 

The cover screen is still 6.2 inches but with a 2,316 x 904 resolution and 23.1:9 aspect ratio. (The Galaxy Z Fold4 has a 2,268 x 832 resolution with a 25:9 aspect ratio.) Inside, it has a brighter 7.6-inch display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (like the cover display) and, as rumoured, a less visible under-display camera. We can't speak about its quality without testing the phone. 

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