Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Foldable Smartphone (2021)
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Product Overview
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is the second iteration of the company's compact foldable smartphone, though its model number is bumped to "3" to be inline with the Z Fold3. While sharing similar designs to its predecessor from 2020, the Z Flip3 features a larger cover display.
At the same time, the Z Flip3 is marginally smaller than its predecessor. The main display also supports 120Hz refresh rate.
Another interesting update is the introduction of a wide selection of colors, including exclusive colors available directly from Samsung's own web store.
Compared to the Z Fold3, however, Samsung is miserly in terms of power with the Flip3: Its memory and storage are smaller, only a single Nano SIM slot is offered, and its wireless connectivity is limited to WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Flexible design
- Foldable cover screen is easy to use
- Good battery life
Cons
- Form factor has limited real-world use
What external reviewers found***
External score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good cameras
- Great battery life
Cons
- Poor camera performance
- No IP rating
- Mediocre performance
- No wireless charging
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
USB-C 3.2
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1 + NFC
Construction
Battery | Capacity
3300 mAh
Camera | Front
10MP Selfie Camera: F2.4, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 80˚
Camera | Rear | Ultra-Wide
12MP Ultra Wide Camera: F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚
Camera | Rear | Wide
12MP Wide-angle Camera: Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8 Pixel size: 1.4μm, FOV: 78˚
Colors
Cream, Green, Lavender, Phantom Black, Gray, White, Pink
Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Speakers
Stereo speakers
Dimensions
Size | Depth
17.1 mm Folded / 6.9 mm Unfolded
Size | Height
166.0 mm Folded / 86.4 mm Unfolded
Size | Width
72.2 mm
Weight
183 g
Display
Brightness
900 nits (1200 nits peak)
Display Diagonal
6.7 inch
Display Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Infinity Flex Display
Pixel Density
425 ppi
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Resolution
2640 x 1080
Function
Audio
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Fast Charging
25W Fast charging
Graphics
Adreno 660
Operating System
Android 11, One UI 3.5
Processor
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680)
Security
Knox, virus & malware prevention, secure folder
Sensor
Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor (analog), Proximity sensor, Light sensor
SIM
1x Nano SIM + eSIM 5G
Weather Resistance
IPX8
Wireless Charging
10W Fast Wireless Charging + 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging
Performance
Memory | Capacity
8GB RAM
Storage
128 or 256 GB UFS3.1
Production
Debut
2021-08-11
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
gizmodo[1]
Reviewer score 74%The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is one of the first of Samsung's devices to feature a 5nm Snapdragon 888 on the inside. The inside camera lens is 10-megapixels with an f/2.4 aperture capability. Samsung has committed itself to three years of major software updates, about on par with what Google offers.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Foldable screen
- Long battery life
Cons
- No front-facing camera
- No wireless charging
androidauthority[2]
Reviewer score 47%CNN.com will feature iReporter photos in a weekly Travel Snapshots gallery. Please submit your best shots of the U.S. for next week. Visit CNN.com/Travel next Friday for a new gallery of snapshots. Please share your snapshots with CNN iReport.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Foldable screen
- Excellent cameras
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No clutch features
- No Google Play Services
androidauthority[3]
Reviewer score 74%The 12MP shooters at the back are the same components as on the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. The camera performs admirably when going up close with a subject, though it is no macro shooter. In ultra-low-light settings, you can wangle some passable shots out of the Z Flip 3 camera, but this ain't no Mi 11 Ultra.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Flexible design
- Foldable form factor
- Good battery life
Cons
- Poor camera performance
- No microSD card slot
gsmarena[4]
Reviewer score 64%The Galaxy Z Flip3 is being marketed as a fashion statement, and while the looks and relative novelty of the form factor remain its main selling points, it's not entirely devoid of practicality. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is arguably twice the phone that the Flip is, though, even if an entirely different beast. The iPhone 12 mini is also substantially cheaper than the Flip3 - when was the last time an iPhone had 'price' in the Pros list?
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Foldable design
- Good battery life
- Good cameras
Cons
- Pricey for a foldable phone
- No IP rating
laptopmag[5]
Reviewer score 86%The Galaxy Z Flip 3 runs Android 11 with Samsung's One UI 3.1. While I prefer the more stock Android experience of the Pixel line, One UI is easy to adjust to. The front-facing hole-punch camera is a 10MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Foldable form factor
- Excellent battery life
- Flex mode
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No 120Hz display
laptopmag[6]
Reviewer score 85%The Galaxy Z Flip 5G is running Android 11 with One UI 3.1, the Android skin from Samsung. Flex Mode is the most important of these as it is something a slab phone can't match. You don't run into the growing pains of using a new category, but you still get to enjoy its unique form factor.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Foldable display
- Flex Mode
Cons
- No telephoto lens
- No wireless charging
notebookcheck[7]
Reviewer score 70%The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is equipped with a 6.7-inch foldable AMOLED panel. With an average maximum brightness of 820 cd/m², the folding smartphone is able to lead our test field. The display can also be customized using the "Vivid" and "Natural" color profiles. Samsung equips the phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Foldable AMOLED display
- Good battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- No microSD card slot
- No fingerprint reader
pcmag[8]
Reviewer score 72%The Galaxy Z Flip3 has the fewest cameras, and the simplest camera setup, of Samsung's current flagships. It charges at 25W wired or 10W wireless, with 4.5W reverse wireless charging for watches and earbuds. The front-facing camera is very good, especially in low light.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Beautiful design
- Good front-facing camera
- Good battery life
Cons
- No Wi-Fi 6E
- Battery life could be better
techradar[9]
Reviewer score 72%The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 has the same 6.7-inch FHD+ screen as its predecessor. The outer display has been increased to 1.9 inches, making it easier to see. The camera setup doesn't compare to what you'll find on other recent Samsung flagships like the S21, so don't buy this phone expecting to take fantastic photos. The phone has a 3,300mAh battery, which is on the light side for a phone with a 6. 7-inch display.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Foldable form factor
- Great battery life
- Good cameras
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No fingerprint scanner
techradar[10]
Reviewer score 82%The Z Flip 3 runs Android 11 out of the box, bringing the best perks from the latest Google operating system. It runs on the Snapdragon 888 chipset (which you'll find in the leading Android handsets released in 2021), and has 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of storage. Unfortunately, the storage isn't expandable via microSD, meaning you're stuck with the onboard limit.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Super-fast charging
- Great selfie camera
- Great battery life
Cons
- Mediocre performance
- No microSD card slot
theverge[11]
Reviewer score 73%Samsung has systematically checked off the boxes that made earlier Flip models purely curiosities. The Flip 3 is not as good in low light as an iPhone 12 Pro Max or Pixel 5, nor does it have the versatility of the Samsung S21 Ultra's long telephoto lens. Samsung is still using its stock apps as places to jam unwanted ads, which is gross and annoying.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Flexible design
- Good battery life
- Good cameras
Cons
- No headphone jack
- No wireless charging
tomsguide[12]
Reviewer score 64%With a 3,300 mAh battery, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 retains the size of the original Flip’s battery capacity. In its adaptive mode, the Flip 3 lasted for just 5 hours and 43 minutes. In 60Hz mode, it lasted for a slightly better 6 hours. As with the Galaxy S21 series, Samsung won't be including a charger in the box.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Flex mode
- Good performance
Cons
- Poor battery life
- No telephoto lens
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References
- ^ The Galaxy Z Flip 3 Is Almost the Android Flip Phone of My Dreams. [gizmodo]. https://gizmodo.com/the-galaxy-z-flip-3-is-almost-the-android-flip-phone-of-1847514210. 2021-08-19. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: Worth taking the chance. [androidauthority]. https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3-review-2736073/. 2021-08-24. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 second opinion: This foldable has heart. [androidauthority]. https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3-review-second-opinion-2745652/. 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G review. [gsmarena]. https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip3_5g-review-2301p6.php. 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: The first foldable you should buy. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3. 2021-09-04. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G review: What the Galaxy Z Flip 3 needs to improve. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5g-review-what-the-galaxy-z-flip-3-needs-to-improve. 2021-07-03. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G in review: High-tech foldable smartphone. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Flip3-5G-in-review-High-tech-foldable-smartphone.563197.0.html. 2021-09-24. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-z-flip3-5g. 2021-08-24. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
- ^ Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3. 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3-review. 2021-08-27. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the first folding phone for normal people. [theverge]. https://www.theverge.com/22631125/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3-review. 2021-08-19. Retrieved 2021-10-05.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review (in progress): The first foldable phone under $1,000. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/galaxy-z-flip-3. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
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