Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Samsung’s new Z Flip 3 is the first folding phone that normal phone buyers might want to actually consider. Not only does it have most all of the features of other high-end phones, it’s more durable than before and costs much less than last year.

-- As reviewed by The Verge
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Product details

  • Locked to T-Mobile Only
  • Flex Your Best Angle -With Flex Mode, Just Unfold Your Mobile Phone’S Screen To Your Best Angle For Hands-Free Pics And Video Calls; Choose What You Want To Capture, Set It Down, Stand Back And Shoot Your Best Shot
  • A Camera That Goes Steady -Thanks To Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3’S Super Steady Feature, You Can Just Set It Down And Strike A Pose For Picture Perfect Selfies
  • Ultra Compact, Ultra Cool -Show Off Your Style Game Without The Tradeoffs; With A Compact Design That Unfolds, You Don’T Have To Compromise Screen Size For Your Favorite Outfit

PROS

+ It folds in half
+ It costs the same as other high-end phones
+ It’s water resistant
+ Inside screen is as good as other premium phones

CONS

- Long-term screen durability still a question
- Cameras aren’t top tier
- Cover screen still too small and limited
- Difficult to open one-handed

Expert reviews and ratings

By The Verge on August 19, 2021
Samsung’s new Z Flip 3 is the first folding phone that normal phone buyers might want to actually consider. Not only does it have most all of the features of other high-end phones, it’s more durable than before and costs much less than last year.
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By Tom's Guide on August 10, 2022
With a $999 starting price, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is an "affordable" foldable, with a 6.7-inch FHD+ inner display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The outer display is four times bigger and more durable than its predecessor, but the 3,300 mAh battery has us worried about the Flip 3’s longevity.
70
By TechRadar on August 27, 2021
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the best clamshell foldable you can buy, with specs and a price comparable with flagship phones. Its relatively small battery holds it back, as does its lack of a telephoto camera lens, and wary consumers may want to wait to see what innovations come in the Flip 4 – but if you want a phone that folds up to fit in more bags and pockets, while offering the same performance as flagship phones, the Z Flip 3 is a good option.
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By TrustedReviews on August 26, 2021
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a big jump for foldable phones. While it’s not as futuristic as the Z Fold 3, it’s more usable and more affordable. The improvements to durability are welcome, as are the multiple screen upgrades.
80
By IGN on September 09, 2021
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a good smartphone that pushes its way into greatness by offering a fairly unique experience through its foldability, which provides some beneficial utility and excellent pocketability. Samsung made trade-offs, notably with the battery and camera, but this phone steers clear of the awkwardness of the larger Galaxy Z Fold 3. Not everyone will find that the style and foldability justify the premium, but that’s who the Galaxy S21 Plus is for.
80