Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: everything we know so far

In this article, we've combined all the leaks and rumors to help you know what to expect from the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable flagship. Details on the Z Flip 3 have been leaking a lot over the past few weeks and months, and it doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon. We continually see new information, including updated pricing, more detailed render images, and new specs, popping up every few days.

When will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 be launched?

Samsung has confirmed that it will hold its next

Galaxy Unpacked event on August 11 at 10 a.m. ET

(14:00 UTC). The teaser itself clearly suggests that we will see the introduction of upcoming Galaxy foldable flagships including the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and devices

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

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How much will the Galaxy Z Flip 3 cost?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is rumored to cost between $1045 and $1110

>. For comparison, the previous generation Galaxy Z Flip 3 launched at $1,380. The $200-$300 price difference could mean it'll be much more accessible to new customers, especially those who've been considering the foldable flagship series for over two years but still haven't made the leap to spend that much. 'money. If the price turns out to be accurate and Samsung manages to reduce it that much, it is very likely that it will now sell for much more than before.

If Samsung also offered discounts and benefits, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 would probably be the best foldable device in Samsung's history, because it would probably sell like hot cakes. That doesn't necessarily mean that the $1300 price range isn't affordable for everyone, but it does mean that lowering it by that much could make it much more affordable for a lot more people.

Design

Design

of the Z Flip 3 is supposed to remain similar

to the original Galaxy Z Flip from last year, but includes a number of changes and improvements that make it more comfortable in the hand and when used on a table. One of the biggest differences will be the exterior display and the new two-tone look. the

small screen would be measured at 1.9 inches

and will provide an easy way to access notifications, control media, view the time and any upcoming events that may be on your calendar. for the day. The phone will feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O display.

The Z Flip 3 is also said to be more compact than the previous generation Z Flip. The new sizes

would be 166 x 72.2 x 7.3 mm

, which means it will be very slightly shorter, and although it is 0.1mm thicker, most people will notice the differences. The new design changes will further improve the smartphone and make it more comfortable to hold. The foldable inner screen is also

rumored to receive a number of upgrades, namely Ultra-Thing Glass

, which could be provided by Corning this time.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is also rumored to have a Thom Browne Special Edition

. It's no surprise since the previous generation of Samsung's foldable flagships also had this special edition, but it's still nice to see. Thom Browne's latest edition was a huge hit, so Samsung is doing its best to replicate it again this year. Neither the fashion brand nor Samsung have yet made any formal and official announcements regarding a potential partnership, so it remains to be seen if this is true.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is expected to be available in eight versions. new color options including dark green, light purple, dark blue, pink, black, and white.

Power & Connection

the

Z Flip 3 reportedly powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset

and is said to have at least 8GB of memory, although there could also be other 12GB versions. The minimum storage capacity is expected to be 128GB, but there are also rumors of 256GB and 512GB variants The device will also have WiFi 6, NFC and Ultra-Wide Band connectivity.

The original Galaxy Z Flip had a 3,300 mAh battery, while the new Z Flip 3 is said to have a 2,300 mAh battery and 903 mAh battery, which would translate to a combined capacity of 3,202 mAh. It would be a reduction of 100 mAh, which is not very massive, and the experience should be much the same as the previous generation thanks to the more efficient chipset and software improvements from Samsung and Qualcomm. The new smartphone will also support 9W Qi wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Camera

The rear of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will house a

dual-camera setup

. The camera sensors are said to be two 12MP sensors, but we haven't heard anything about their specs so we can only speculate at this point. What is certain is that one of the sensors will be a main camera, while the other will most likely be an ultra-wide sensor. The telephoto lens certainly wouldn't fit in such a small and compact foldable smartphone. There is currently no information about the selfie camera.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: What we want to see

The original Samsung Galaxy Z Flip was a great first-gen product, but it had its flaws and weaknesses. The first and main issue is the crease of the screen and the glass technology that has been used. The crease was noticeable and could be seen when the screen was off. If Samsung found a way to make it less noticeable, it would surely gain a lot more appreciation and make a lot of people happy.

The glass technology was okay, but it was the same solution used on the Z Fold 2, which meant you could easily scratch the screen if you had long fingernails. Samsung is rumored to have improved the display glass, so it will be interesting to see what it has managed to come up with a year later.

The small exterior screen looks very promising, but it will only be useful if Samsung recognizes its tiny 1.9-inch screen. It would be nice to see notifications on it, but it would also be fun and useful to take better selfies using the cameras on the back. If the screen could turn into a viewfinder when using the camera, it would bring back many memories of when flip phones could do this.

Next on the list is most definitely the price. If the rumors turn out to be true and Samsung manages to ship the Galaxy Z Flip 3 up to 20% cheaper than the original Galaxy Z Flip, it's almost guaranteed to be a popular smartphone, even if that means the missing a few. high-end flagship features, such as a 3x or more telephoto lens.

Roland Udvarlaki

Roland is a technology enthusiast and software engineer based in the UK. He is also a content creator and writer, and is best known as “Techusiast”.