32 ANDROID ADVISOR • ISSUE 72
Folding the Galaxy Z Flip a bit when
holding it helps with ergonomics
switching back to my Google Pixel 4 felt like going
from power windows to a hand crank.
When closed, the enclosure feels as solid as the
Galaxy Fold, with a hideaway hinge that nearly closes it
perfectly flat. You’ll see a millimetre or so of light near
the hinge, but it’s much flatter than the Galaxy Fold.
I can’t speak to whether the Galaxy Z Flip’s hinge will
hold up to months of use, but I didn’t see any obvious
way for dust or debris to get in. It has a magnetic
closure that’s extremely satisfying to close – and yes,
snapping it shut will hang up on a call. The hinge
mechanism feels sturdy without being sticky, but you’ll
likely need two hands to open it. That’s not a criticism
per se, but you can’t really casually open it as you did
on the flip phones of old.
