Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Review

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3: Display

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3’s small, unflipped screen is a 1.9 inch Super AMOLED at 260 x 512 pixels, and can fit up to four notifications on it with the option to scroll to view more. 

When opened, the phone boasts a 6.7 inch FHD+ display (2640x1080) and has a pixel density of 426ppi, supporting an impressive refresh rate of 120HZ.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3: Camera

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 houses two 12MP cameras on its rear, one being an ultrawide unit with a 123-degree field of view, while the front-facing selfie camera is a modest 10MP. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3: Design

When closed, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is half the size of a normal smartphone, with dimensions of 86.4x72.2x15.9mm compared to the fully extended dimensions of 166x72.2x6.9mm.

An impressive design feature of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is the fact it’s waterproof! With an IPX8 rating, the phone can theoretically survive being submerged in water for 30 minutes up to a depth of 1.5 metres. 

The screen itself is 80% more scratch resistant then previous models, and is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus to make it extra tough. 

The phone comes in an option of four colours: cream, phantom black, green or lavender. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3: Performance

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 888 processor powers the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, and is helped along with an impressive 8GB of RAM making the overall performance of the phone as quick as you would expect. 

For everyday use, opening apps and navigating through web pages, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is up there with the very best smartphones on the market right now. 

In terms of gaming performance, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 averages an extremely impressive 105 fps playing popular, high-end mobile phone games such as Call of Duty: Mobile and Genshin Impact. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3: Battery Life

The Galaxy Z Flip3 houses two 1,650mAh batteries, giving it a total capacity of 3,300mAh - these are both non-removable. 

The phone supports 15W fast charging, 10W fast wireless charging and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. 

How much is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 will set you back either £949 for the 128GB option or £999 for the 256GB option.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3: Our Verdict   

As far as smartphones go, it’s up there with some of the best, but it’s certainly not for everyone. If you’re in the market for a folding, touchscreen smartphone then you won’t find any better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, but with it being in the same price bracket as the brand new iPhone 13, we think its cost might be a little steep.