Samsung has officially launched a new generation of foldable phones with two models: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G.
Among them, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has a 7.6-inch immersive camera screen, which is the first foldable screen to support the S Pen. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5G, on the other hand, is light and portable. Further improved camera performance, as well as a larger external screen.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the first Samsung foldable smartphone to support IPX8-rated water resistance, allowing users to use it without fear of water immersion.
In terms of materials, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G uses the new “armor aluminum” material, which is more robust in current Galaxy smartphones, and is paired with ultra-tough Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Glass to minimize scratches during daily use.
In addition, the interior home screen is protected by a stretchable PET material, which makes the foldable screen 80% more durable than its predecessor.
The essence of a foldable screen is the hinge, which Samsung introduced with the previous Galaxy Z Flip, a revolutionary invisible hinge, and an adaptive split screen mode that allows the device to be unfurled and fixed at multiple angles for use. Not only that, but thanks to a comprehensive upgrade in dust-proof fiber technology, the bristles inside the hinge are shorter than before, helping to keep out dust and other particles.
Now, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has been similarly rigorously tested for durability and is certified by Bureau Veritas to withstand up to 200,000 opening and closing times.
In terms of unique experience, when the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is half folded, the default control panel provides a new interactive experience for users. Users can watch videos on the top half of the screen while controlling brightness or volume on the bottom half of the screen.
Design-wise, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G comes with four stylish color schemes, including Moonlight Champagne, summer Night Forest, Dream Aurora, and meteorite Coast. Users can also match the fashionable ring type silicone protective case or hanging rope type silicone protective case.
The redesigned Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G exterior screen has been expanded from 1.1 inches to 1.9 inches, with a resolution of 260×512, a pixel density of 302ppi and a brightness of 935nits, allowing users to check notifications and messages without having to expand the phone. At the same time, the external screen function, users can more easily check the weather and step statistics. Of course, users can also use Samsung’s SmartPay function to make daily payments through an external screen.
For users who like to take photos and show their personality and express themselves, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G can experience Samsung’s professional photo taking function, such as hands-free selfie in vertical interactive mode. You can also quickly take photos or record videos by double-clicking the power button to enable the external screen snap feature while in the folded state.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G home screen has a 6.7-inch, 2640×1080 resolution and supports an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate to ensure a smoother interactive experience in daily use, with a maximum brightness of 1200nits.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G measures 72.2x166x6.9mm in circumference when unrolled, 72.2×86.4×17.1mm when folded, and weighs 183g.
It has a 10 megapixel forward shot and a 12 megapixel ultra wide Angle lens +12 megapixel wide angle lens. The built-in 3300mAh battery supports 15W wired charging, 10W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
As for its price, 8+128GB version of 8599 yuan, $1333, 8+256GB version of 8999 yuan, $1395.