Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 launches with water-resistance feature

Samsung finally launched its highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 mobile phones at the Galaxy Unpacked Event. Here, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 comes as the successor to the aging Galaxy Z Fold 2 and the Galaxy Z Fold. Also Read – Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2 and Z Fold 3 leak reveals first specs

Whereas, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will replace the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Both Samsung folding phone comes with water-resistance. These Samsung foldable device gets IPX8 certification for water resistance.

Samsung official have confirmed that both foldable phones are built with Samsung’s Armor Aluminum. Also Read – Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G Phone: What’s new in the foldable?

New Samsung Foldable Mobile Phone launched

The all-new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus screen protection. Samsung claims that this has increased the durability of its flexible displays.

According to Samsung’s report, both the new models have become about 80 per cent more durable than the previous foldable models. This is also because of the redesigning of the layer structure and by the use of protective film.

Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 also carries the S Pen support. This will be the first foldable phone from Samsung to make use of Stylus. Also Read – Realme GT 2 Fold, the company’s first foldable concept in works

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: Price and Availability

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 price starts at USD 1799.99 which is approximately Rs 133600 in the US markets. The South Korean tech giant is offering this Z Fold 3 in three colour options. These includes Phantom Black, Phantom Green, and Phantom Silver colors.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 comes in two storage variants. The base variant comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The other variant of Samsung foldable comes with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. Also Read – Realme GT 2 could launch with unannounced flagship Snapdragon 895

• Availability in Global Markets

Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will be available for purchase starting August 27. The Samsung foldable device will be available in select markets only. These includes the US, Europe, South Korea. Also Read – Google Pixel 5a 5G will launch later in 2021, Google confirms

Additionally, the device is already available for pre-orders in these international markets. Additionally, Pre-ordering customers will get one year of Samsung Care+ protection along with accidental cover.

This accidental cover includes screen replacement, water damage, back cover replacement and much more. Beside these regular variants, Samsung has also partnered with American fashion designer Thom Browne to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 Thom Browne Edition. Also Read – New Pixel 5a camera samples accidently revealed by Google

The limited-edition Samsung foldable phones are also available for pre-orders in select markets. However, Samsung did not provide any price details for these limited-edition smartphones. Also Read – OnePlus 10 Pro India Launch Imminent, OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G to Launch Soon

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 runs on company’s own custom One UI on top of Android 11 operating system. The device features a 7.6-inch primary QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display. This display comes with a screen resolution of 2208 x 1768 pixels.

The smartphone also gets a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate along with 22.5:18 aspect ratio. This Samsung foldable phone comes with 374ppi pixel density. Also Read – ColorOS 13 Update: Features and Roadmap for compatible Oppo mobiles and tablets

• Samsung Foldable phone: Display

Additionally, the Galaxy Z Series foldable phone gets a cover screen of 6.25-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. The display comes with a screen resolution of 832 x 2268 pixels. The outer screen comes with 120Hz refresh rate along with 24.5:9 aspect ratio.

The foldable phone comes with 387ppi pixel density. The display size on Galaxy Z Fold 3 is same as compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 2. However, Samsung is offering a boosted resolution on this latest foldable phone. Also Read – Instagram keeps an eye on its younger userbase safety, rolls out message features

Additionally, the device will deliver better image results. Also, the cover screen on the new model is offering an upgraded refresh rate with up to 120Hz. Also Read – Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event – August 2022

• Samsung Foldable phone: Hardware

Regarding hardware configuration, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 comes with a 5nm octa-core SoC. The chipset gets a maximum clock speed of 2.84GHz. Meanwhile, the South Korean company is yet to reveal the exact name of the chipset.

However, according to reports, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC is likely to power this Samsung foldable mobile phone. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 features 12GB of RAM along with up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Also Read – Google Android 12 is here: Complete details about new design and features

• Samsung Foldable phone: Camera

For photos and videos, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 comes with a triple rear camera setup. The camera setup appears to be similar to what was available on the Galaxy Z Fold 2 last year. The 12-megapixel primary wide-angle camera comes with f/1.8 aperture. Also Read – Dell Alienware M16 and Alienware x14 R2: Revolutionizing Gaming Laptops

It supports optical image stabilization (OIS). The secondary camera features a 12-megapixel ultra-wide shooter accompanied by a 12-megapixel telephoto lens. The telephoto lens comes with dual OIS support and can deliver up to 2x optical zoom and HDR10+ recording.

• Samsung Foldable phone: Selfie Camera

On the cover screen, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 features a 10-megapixel camera for selfies and video chatting. This camera sensor comes with f/2.2 aperture which offers an 80-degree field-of-view. Also Read – Dual 4K screens support for Apple’s mixed-reality headset?

Additionally, Samsung foldable phone comes with an under-display camera on top of its folding screen. This under-display camera is one of the main highlights of this folding smartphone. Also Read – OnePlus Watch Design Revealed Ahead of March 23 Launch

The under-display camera is designed in such a way that it offers a full-screen experience to the users without any distractions. The camera gets a 4-megapixel resolution with f/1.8 aperture. Also Read – Tecno Spark 7 Pro launched with 90Hz display, 48-MP rear camera

• Samsung Foldable phone: Connectivity

Regarding connectivity option, the device includes 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and a USB Type-C port. For device security, the Galaxy phone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The all-new Galaxy Z Fold 3 packs in a 4400mAh dual-cell battery. This battery supports both wired and wireless charging solution. It also enables reverse wireless charging. The 4400mAh battery comes with 25W fast charging support. Also Read – Realme 8 with 4GB RAM/ 64 GB storage model launches in India

The device measures 67.1×158.2x16mm when folded and 128.1×158.2×6.4mm when unfolded. It weighs 271 grams. Samsung confirms that this foldable handset is lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Also Read – Mercedes Benz GLB, EQB electric SUVs launched in India; starts at Rs 63.8 lakhs

Samsung Galaxy Foldable phone with S Pen support

The South Korean tech giant is also offering an S Pen support for the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Samsung has designed two new S-Pen models in collaboration with Wacom. These S Pen models are called the S Pen Fold Edition and the S Pen Pro Edition.

The Samsung S Pen Fold Edition is exclusive to the Galaxy Z Fold 3. This Fold Edition S Pen comes with no Bluetooth connectivity option. It supports Air Command gestures and comes with a Pro tip.

The Samsung S Pen Pro model is compatible with all Samsung devices including foldable mobile phones that comes with S Pen support. Additionally, it gets Bluetooth connectivity. The S Pen Pro model works with Air Command gestures along with Air Actions. Also Read – Mahindra Scorpio N Bookings, test drive begins in 30 cities

It also includes a USB socket for charging. The Pro model is compatible with multiple devices by simply pressing a button on the stylus. This can also be down by clicking the pairing key to pair with a new device. Also Read – Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 vs MediaTek Dimensity 2000: Which is more powerful?

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: Price and Availability

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 price starts at USD 999.99 which is approximately Rs 74200. The flip Android phone comes in seven colour options including Cream, Green, Gray, Lavender, Phantom Black, Pink, and White colors.

Here, the Gray, Pink, and White colour options will be available exclusively on the Samsung’s official website. The all-new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be up for grab starting August 27 in select markets only. These international markets include the US, Europe, and the South Korean markets. Also Read – Oppo Find X5 Pro renders and specifications leak online; tipped with reflective rear panel

Along with Samsung foldable phones, this flip model is also available for pre-orders. The Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 pre-ordering customers will get one year of Samsung Care+ protection. This protection plan will cover accidental damage including screen replacement, water damage, and back cover replacement.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 runs on company’s own custom One UI on top of Android 11 operating system. The device features a 6.7-inch primary Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display. Also Read – 

The display gets a screen resolution of 1080 x 2640 pixels. Additionally, it comes with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate along with 22:9 aspect ratio. The Samsung Flip phone comes with 425ppi pixel density.

• Dual Screen Display on Flip Phone

To recall, this primary display on this Samsung flip phone is quite identical to one we have already seen on the last year’s model. Although, the later one comes with a better pixel count. The smartphone also gets a larger cover display. Also Read – Will Zenfone Mini sparks off the affordable smartphone segment?

The cover display supports 1.9-inch display with screen resolution of 260 x 512 pixels. It gets a pixel density of 302ppi. The previous version comes with a 1.1-inch display along with 112 x 300 pixels screen resolution. The display also gets 302ppi pixel density. Also Read – Asus ZenFone 8 to launch to with IP68 rating, specs and other details leaked online

• 5nm Octa-Core Processor

Regarding hardware configuration, Samsung is offering a 5nm octa-core chipset with this Galaxy Z Flip 3. This chipset can reach a maximum clock speed of 2.84GHz. According to reports, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is likely to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset.

This SoC comes in pair with standard 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard UFS 3.1 storage. Also Read – Samsung Galaxy foldable phone, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 official features revealed

• 12-Megapixel Dual Rear Camera

In terms of optics, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 will feature a dual rear camera setup. The 12-megapixel primary camera sensor comes with f/1.8 wide-angle lens. The primary camera also supports optical image stabilization (OIS).

The secondary camera also supports 12-megapixel ultra-wide shooter. Additionally, the Samsung Flip smartphone comes with a 10-megapixel selfie camera on top of the folding display. Also Read – iPhone 12 series gets price cut in India, as iPhone 13 series launched

The selfie camera gets f/2.4 lens. Overall, the camera system of Galaxy Z Flip 3 is quite similar to what we have seen on the Galaxy Z Flip. Also Read – Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces Expansion to Android Imminent

• 5G Connectivity on Flip Phone

Regarding connectivity options, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 comes with 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. For security, the device also includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The Flip Samsung phone also get all the important sensors. These includes an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic, gyroscope, hall sensor, and a proximity sensor. Also Read – Android 13 Beta 2 announced at Google IO 2022; other announcements

• Dual-Cell Battery with Fast Charging

Samsung is offering a 3300mAh dual-cell battery on this Galaxy Z Flip 3 phone. This battery comes in support with 15W standard fast charging. Additionally, it is also compatible with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0.

The Samsung phone will support both wired and wireless charging. It also supports reverse wireless charging. Regarding dimensions, it measures 72.2×86.4×17.1mm when folded and 72.2×166.0x6.9mm when unfolded.

The device is slightly slimmer than the Galaxy Z Flip. However, both devices are identical in weight, as both Samsung Galaxy Z Flip device weighs 183grams.Also Read – Samsung Smart Monitor M5, Smart Monitor M7 launched in India

Samsung Galaxy Foldable phone: Availability in India

Meanwhile, Samsung has not yet announced any details regarding the pricing and availability of two new foldable devices in India. The South Korean company is soon likely to reveal the price for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 for the India.

According to previous reports, Samsung has already confirmed that both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be available on Flipkart in India. These foldable will also be available on Samsung India’s official website. Also Read – New Apple Watch to measure blood pressure, blood sugar and alcohol level in future

However, the company has not revealed any official release date for the same in India. Before revealing the official launch date, Samsung will also reveal the official pricing for both the phones. Meanwhile, bot the devices have already been up for pre-bookings in India.

In India, one can pre-book the new Galaxy foldable phone via Samsung India’s official website. Additionally, Samsung has also announced for some exclusive benefits. The consumers can avail these benefits while pre-booking the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3.

Consumers who pre-book either of the foldable will get Galaxy SmartTag free of cost, which is worth Rs 2699. Also Read – Nothing Ear 1 will be the first audio product from the company, to launch in June