Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Samsung Electronics

Industry	Consumer electronics
Founded	January 13, 1969 (1969-01-13) in Suwon, South Korea
Headquarters	Suwon , South Korea
Products	Smartphones, semiconductors, home appliances, electronics
Owner	Samsung Group
Website	www.samsung.com

{{Infobox mobile phone | name = Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 | codename = Project B2 | logo = File:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 logo.svg | logosize = | image = Galaxy Z Flip3 5G.jpg | imagesize = 300px | alt = Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G | caption = Two Galaxy Z Flip 3 devices folded, shown in Lavender and Cream hues | aka = Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 (marketed in select European regions) | brand = Samsung | series = Galaxy Z Flip | manufacturer = Samsung Electronics | slogan = | modelnumber = SM-F711B
SCG12 (Japan; au)
SC-54B (Japan; NTT Docomo) | networks = 2G, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE, 5G | released = 27 August 2021 (2021-08-27) | available = | discontinued = | unitssold = | unitsshipped = | predecessor = Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | successor = Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 | related = Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | type = Foldable smartphone | form = Foldable slate

| size =

• Unfolded
• 166 mm (6.5 in) H
• 72.2 mm (2.84 in) W
• 6.9 mm (0.27 in) D

• Folded
• 86.4 mm (3.40 in) H
• 72.2 mm (2.84 in) W
• 15.9–17.1 mm (0.63–0.67 in) D

| weight = 183 g (6.5 oz)

| os =

• Initial: Android 11 with One UI 3.1.1
• Latest: Android 15 with One UI 7

| soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | cpu = Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz, 3x2.40 GHz, and 4x1.80 GHz) Kryo 680 | gpu = Adreno 660 | modem = | memory = 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM | storage = 128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1 | memory_card = not supported | sim = nanoSIM, eSIM | battery = 3300 mAh

| input =

• Accelerometer
• Barometer
• Capacitive touchscreen
• Side-mounted Electronic fingerprint recognition#Fingerprint scanner
• Pressure sensor
• Gyroscope
• Hall sensor
• Proximity sensor
• Magnetometer
• Power button
• Volume buttons

| display = Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, resolution of 1080 × 2640 pixels, 6.7 \in, aspect ratio of 22:9, pixel density at 426 ppi, HDR10+, with a refresh rate of 120 Hz | ext_display = Super AMOLED, resolution of 260 × 512 pixels, 1.9 \in, approximately 2:1 aspect ratio, pixel density around 302 ppi | rear_camera = Dual cameras: MP main sensor, f/1.8 aperture, focal length of 27mm, sensor size 1/2.55", pixel size of 1.4μm (wide); plus a MP ultrawide sensor, f/2.2 aperture, focal length of 12mm, pixel size of 1.12μm; features include Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, LED flash, HDR10+, panorama mode, video recording at 4K@30/60fps, Full HD at 60/240fps, and slow motion at HD@960fps | front_camera = MP front-facing camera with f/2.4 aperture, focal length of 26mm, pixel size of 1.22μm; supports PDAF, HDR, and video capture at 4K@30fps | sound = Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support | connectivity = Bluetooth version 5.1; Wi-Fi standards a/b/g/n/ac/6

| other =

• Physical volume control keys
• USB-C version 2.0 port

| sar = | hac = | website = |} The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3—stylized as Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and marketed as the Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 in certain markets—is a foldable smartphone included in the Samsung Galaxy Z lineup. Announced by Samsung Electronics during the August 11, 2021 Galaxy Unpacked event alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, it serves as the follow-up to the original Samsung Galaxy Z Flip model within Samsung’s clamshell-style phones featuring flexible displays. The naming convention as "Flip3" aligns with the branding strategy used for the concurrent Fold model. The device was later replaced by the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 in the year following its launch.

Design

The Z Flip 3 maintains the clamshell form factor introduced by the original Z Flip, featuring an aluminum frame. It boasts a 6.7-inch display safeguarded by Samsung's ultra-thin glass, which folds down to a compact 4.2-inch size. When folded, the Samsung emblem appears centered on the hinge, mirroring the logo placement and style of its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip. A significant upgrade is the increase of the cover screen size to 1.9 inches from the previous model's 1.1 inches. This expanded cover display supports various widgets, including Music, Weather, Alarm, Timer, Voice Recorder, Today's Schedule, Samsung Health, and Bluetooth controls.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is offered in four standard color options: Cream, Phantom Black, Green, and Lavender.

Additionally, the Bespoke Edition introduces exclusive colors such as Grey, White, Pink, Blue, and Yellow. This special edition aligns with Samsung's Bespoke refrigerator concept, allowing consumers to personalize the fridge door colors. Similarly, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 Bespoke Edition permits users to customize phone colors by mixing and matching five available hues for the top and bottom sections. Unlike the standard model—where hinge color varies according to phone color—the Bespoke Edition limits hinge colors to silver or black.

Hardware

Equipped with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display featuring a 22:9 aspect ratio, the Z Flip 3 supports a 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ technology. The front-facing camera is positioned within a hole-punch cutout on the screen. On the rear exterior, a 1.9-inch cover screen replaces the smaller 1.1-inch version found on its predecessor; this screen displays time, date, battery level, notifications interaction, call handling, and functions as a camera viewfinder.

Under the hood, the device runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 processor paired with 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Storage options include non-expandable UFS 3.1 capacities of 128 GB or 256 GB. The dual-cell battery has a capacity of 3300 mAh and supports fast charging via USB-C at up to 15 W as well as wireless charging through Qi standard at up to 10 W.

The power button is integrated into the frame and serves multiple functions: fingerprint scanning, accessing the notification panel, and launching Samsung Pay. Positioned above it is the volume rocker. Photography capabilities include a triple-camera setup comprising dual rear cameras—a 12 MP wide-angle lens and a 12 MP ultra-wide lens—and a single 10 MP front camera.

Notably, the Z Flip 3 achieves an IPX8 water resistance rating, enabling it to withstand immersion in up to five feet of water for as long as thirty minutes according to Samsung's specifications.

Critical reception

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 received a Metascore of 83 out of 100 from the technology review platform Techspot, which also reported a user rating of 9.2 out of 10. Techspot's reviewers highlighted several strengths, including the device's competitive pricing, water resistance capabilities, the 1.9-inch cover display featuring widgets, and the high-quality primary screen. Additionally, the phone's design and color options were praised. However, criticism was directed toward the camera performance, the phone’s thickness when folded, and its relatively modest battery capacity. Concerns were also raised regarding the long-term durability of the screen and the noticeable crease that forms along the fold. This crease issue was a significant drawback for many users, as it represents one of the main disadvantages of flip-style foldable phones. Segan from PCMag noted that while foldable phones are an innovative concept, the visible crease detracts from their appeal. Meanwhile, Expert Reviews remarked that the foldable phone market has finally produced a model worth purchasing, awarding the Galaxy Z Flip 3 a perfect score of 5 out of 5.

Some critics have questioned the necessity of owning a foldable device. Alex Perry from Mashable acknowledged that although the Galaxy Z Flip 3 might be the top foldable phone available, he personally could not envision purchasing one despite its quality.

Gallery

• Galaxy Z Flip3 folded
  Galaxy Z Flip3 folded
• Front while approximately half unfolded
  Front while approximately half unfolded
• Front and rear while fully unfolded
  Front and rear while fully unfolded

External links

• Official website