Overview
The Z Flip3 5G is Samsung's sleek, clamshell-style foldable, launched in August 2021. It offers a compact, pocketable form factor when folded and unfolds into a full-size smartphone.
Design & Build
- Dimensions unfolded: 166 × 72.2 × 6.9 mm; folded: ~86.4 × 72.2 × 15.9–17.1 mm; weight: ~183 g
- Materials: Aluminum frame, ultra‑thin foldable glass, Gorilla Glass Victus back
- Durability: IPX8 water–resistant (submersion up to 1.5 m for 30 min)
Displays
- Main screen: 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080 × 2640 px (~426 ppi), 120 Hz, HDR10+ peak brightness ~1200 nits
- Cover screen: 1.9″ Super AMOLED (260 × 512 px) for notifications, widgets, quick camera use
Performance & Storage
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Cortex‑X1 + 3×2.42 GHz Cortex‑A78 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex‑A55)
- GPU: Adreno 660
- Memory: 8 GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 256 GB UFS 3.1 (no micro‑SD slot)
Cameras
- Rear: Dual setup
- 12 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS, 1/2.55″, 1.4 µm)
- 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 123°)
- Front (selfie): 10 MP (f/2.4) capable of 4K video
- Video capabilities: Up to 4K@60fps; slow-motion up to 960fps @720p
Battery & Charging
- Battery: 3300 mAh dual-cell
- Charging: 15 W wired, 10 W wireless Qi, 4.5 W reverse wireless
- Estimated endurance: ~26 hrs talk time; typical usage around a day
Connectivity
- Cellular: 5G SA/NSA (sub‑6), LTE Cat 20; dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
- Wi‑Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi‑Fi 6)
- Bluetooth: v5.1
- NFC, USB‑C 2.0 (OTG), GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo
Audio & Biometrics
- Speakers: Stereo with Dolby Atmos (AKG-tuned)
- Biometrics: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor; 2D face unlock
- Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity, ambient light, hall-effect
Software
- OS: Android 11 on launch, upgradable through Android 15 via One UI
- Special features: Flex mode app optimizations, enhanced cover-screen widgets
Colors & Editions
Available in Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, Cream, White, Pink, Gray
Also includes Bespoke Edition (customizable top/bottom panel colors)
Highlights
- Stylish and highly portable design
- Bright, smooth 120 Hz foldable display
- First generation of foldables with IPX8 water resistance
- Powerful Snapdragon 888 with 5G support
- Decent dual‑camera setup and robust charging options
- No expandable storage
In summary, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (256 GB) is a stylish, modern foldable product that balances compact design with flagship-level performance and durability—though with a trade-off in battery size and the inevitable hinge crease.
