Samsung has announced its successors to the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip smartphone range. The company has also made it clear that the Note range is no longer a thing as the Fold devices are meant to take the phablet’s replacement. Samsung also claims that both the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G devices include a stronger display that is 80% more durable than the previous models.
In addition, they are both IPX8 water-resistant. This means you can put them into the water for up to 30 minutes at 1.5 meters. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 have also seen some refinement from the software point of view. This means the foldable displays work better with Android and the technology built into the device.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
First off we have the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3. This marks the first foldable Samsung device to support the S-Pen. Samsung has fully integrated the device with the S-Pen so expect gesture support, note-taking and more. Consumers can use either of two S-Pens. There is the S-Pen Pro and S-Pen Fold Edition.
It packs a 7.6-inch Infinity Flex Display when open and on the outside, there is a 6.2-inch HD+ display. Both of these panels are AMOLED. In terms of the camera, Samsung is using the first-ever under-display camera that packs 4MP. The Samsung Galaxy Fold3 Z 5G also includes a 10MP selfie camera and 12 MP triple-rear camera array.
Samsung has included a stereo speaker set with Dolby Atmos support on the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. There’s also a range of new ways to connect the device to your technology including wireless pairing onto a TV and Display Port over USB-C. That way users can stream 4K 60FPS videos from the device to their monitor. Take a look at the official specs down below.
| Main Display | 7.6″ QXGA+ at 2208×1768 resolution; 120Hz; 374ppi |
| Cover Display | 6.2″ HD+ at 2268×832 resolution; 120Hz; 387ppi |
| Dimensions | Folded: 67.1 x 158.2 x 16.0mm; Unfolded: 128.1 x 158.2 x 6.4mm. 271g |
| Cameras | Under Display: 4MP Cover: 10MP Rear: 12MP triple (ultra-wide; wide angle; telephoto). Dual OIS, 2x optical zoom, 10x digital zoom, HDR10+ recording; Tracking AF. |
| Processor | 5nm 64-bit Octa-core. 2.84GHz + 2.4GHz + 1.8GHz |
| Memory | 12GB of RAM; 256/512GB of internal storage |
| Battery | 4400mAh dual battery. Min capacity 4275mAh. |
| Charging | 25W fast charging; 10W fast wireless; and 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Durability | IPX8 – submerged in 1.5m of water for 30 minutes. Not advised for beach/pool use. Not dust resistant. |
| Connectivity | 5G, LTE, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB-C, Ultra Wide Band |
| OS | Android 11 |
| SIM | 2x Nano SIM; 1x eSIM. |
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G will retail from R37,999 in South Africa. It is available for pre-order starting on 1 September 2021. Consumers that take advantage of the early pre-order offer between 1-30 September will obtain a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds2 a Galaxy Smart Tag and Samsung Care+ valued at R5,200.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Samsung did not release a Galaxy Flip 2 but the company is skipping the name completely. Instead, the new device is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and acts as the cheaper, smaller model in the Fold range. The device also boasts improved durability on the display but the biggest new feature is the 1.9-inch display on the outside of the device.
This little display acts as a selfie mirror and notification panel. Users can view their messages without opening the phone and answer calls.
On the inside, there is a 6.7-inch 2640×1080 120Hz display. There is no under-display camera on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 but it does pack a 10MP front camera, 12MP ultra-wide and wide-angle lens with 10x digital zoom. Take a look at the full specs below.
| Main Display | 6.7″ FHD+ at 2640×1080 resolution; 120Hz; 425ppi |
| Cover Display | 1.9″ at 260×512 resolution; 302ppi |
| Dimensions | Folded: 72.2 x 86.4 x 17.1mm; Unfolded: 72.2 x 166.0 x 6.9mm. 183g |
| Cameras | Front: 10MP Rear: 12MP dual (ultra-wide; wide-angle OIS). 10x digital zoom, HDR10+ recording; Tracking AF. |
| Processor | 5nm 64-bit Octa-core. 2.84GHz + 2.4GHz + 1.8GHz |
| Memory | 8GB of RAM; 128/256GB of internal storage |
| Battery | 3300mAh. Min capacity 3203mAh. |
| Charging | 15W fast charging; 10W fast wireless; and 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Durability | IPX8 – submerged in 1.5m of water for 30 minutes. Not advised for beach/pool use. Not dust resistant. |
| Connectivity | 5G, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, USB-C. |
| OS | Android 11 |
| SIM | 1x Nano SIM; 1x eSIM. |
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G will retail for R21,999 in South Africa. It is available for pre-order starting on 1 September 2021. Consumers that take advantage of the early pre-order offer between 1-30 September will obtain a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds2 a Galaxy Smart Tag and Samsung Care+ valued at R5,200.
Source: Samsung
