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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

$459.00
Brand: Samsung
Category: Phones
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Our Rating

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8.5

Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
Display Quality 9 / 10
Camera Quality 9 / 10
Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
OS and Usability 9 / 10
Battery Performance 10 / 10

Overview

The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the direct successor to the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. This model runs on a more recent CPU and OS, and comes with upgraded display technology. Although the foldable screen is still capped at 6.7-inches, but the panel is now Dynamic AMOLED 2X, and it is given up to 120Hz refresh rating as well.

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The phone’s built quality has also been improved. Now, the device is water resistance, thanks to IPX8 rating. The glass on the rear is also improved to Corning Gorilla Victus, held on a more tougher Armor aluminum frame with scratch resistance. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 888 5G CPU, and available in 8GB RAM with either 128/256GB ROM.

As for the optics, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G comes with two camera lenses on the rear; a 12-megapixel primary sensor with Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS and f/1.8 aperture, coupled with a secondary 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, with up to 123˚ FoV. Turning to the front , there is a 10-megapixel selfie sensor, and all sensors are capable of 4K video footage.

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The Flip3 5G also comes with dual stereo speakers. It is powered by a 3300mAh battery, offering 15W wired, 10W wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless fast charging. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, while Google Android 11 is available out of the box. The complete specifications of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is contained in the tabled below.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Network Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network Bands	HSDPA Band: 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands	LTE Band: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 78, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Network Bands	5G Bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 66 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (6CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G

LAUNCH

Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G model; Models: SM-F711B, SM-F711N, SM-F711U, SM-F711U1, SM-F711W, SM-F7110
Announced	2021, August 11
Status	Available. Released 2021, August 27

BODY

Dimensions	86.4 x 72.2 x 17.1 mm mm (Folded) 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm (Unfolded)
Weight	183 grams
Build <strong>Build</strong> refers to the built quality of the device	Plastic front / Gorilla Glass Victus back / aluminum frame - IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Armour aluminum frame with drop and scratch resistance
SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Nano-SIM, eSIM

DISPLAY

Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X / 120Hz refresh / HDR10+ / 16 million colors / up to 1200 nits (peak) Folded: (Super AMOLED display)
Size	Unfolded: 6.7 inches, (84.6% screen-to-body ratio) Folded: 1.9 inches
Resolution	Unfolded: 1080 x 2640 pixels (426 ppi density) Folded: 260 x 512 pixels

PLATFORM

Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4
Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Qualcomm Adreno 660

MEMORY

8GB + 128GB / 8GB + 256GB - USF 3.1

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type	Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s)	Main: 12MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ FoV
Camera Features	Autofocus / Continuous shooting / Dual-LED flash / gyro-EIS / HDR10+
Video Resolution	[email protected]/60fps, [email protected]/240fps, [email protected],

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type	Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s)	10-megapixel
Camera Features	HDR
Video Resolution	4K/[email protected]

SOUND

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
Speaker Location	Placed at the basement and top
Audio Jack Type	No
Sound Enhancements	32-bit/384kHz audio - Tuned by AKG

CONNECTIVITY

USB	USB Type-C 2.0
Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
FM Radio	No

BATTERY

Battery Capacity	Non-removable Li-Po 3300mAh battery
Fast Charging	Yes, Fast battery charging 15W (wired) Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
Wireless Charging <strong>Wireless Charging</strong> (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	Yes, 10W fast wireless charging

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Colors	Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, Cream, White, Pink, Gray, Thom Browne Edition, Bespoke Edition, Wooyoungmi Edition, Dream White
Java Support <strong>Java</strong> for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications.	No
Box Contents What is in the box, What is the box content, What accessories is in the box	Galaxy Z Flip3 5G / Charging Brick / USB cable / User Manual