Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G: A folding flagship for the masses: the Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G is well worth the money

The cheapest folding phone yet, Durability improvements and IPX8 water-resistance, Blisteringly fast performance

Battery life could be better, Main screen still feels fragile

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 got improvements in every area. From price to durability and everything in between.

Bigger & more usable Cover Display, Main Display is now 120Hz, Incredibly low $999 price, IPX8 rated for water resistant, More durable overall

Battery life is not great, Cameras are just OK, Still very tall, slightly awkward to use

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is Samsung’s best shot at making a foldable phone mainstream in a meaningful way. It’s not outrageously priced – in fact, the phone costs less than the iPhone 12 Pro.

I love the Galaxy Z Flip 3. There are drawbacks – battery and camera primarily, though durability is in there too – but Samsung has absolutely nailed the aesthetic and functionality of this form factor. If you don’t get the appeal of a foldable flip phone then this may not win you over – but if you’re tempted, then there’s really no need to wait any longer. This is the real deal, and it won't get much better.

Stunning design; Waterproof; Competitive pricing; Customisable colours;

No telephoto lens; Limited battery; Still some durability concerns;

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

The question that remains for many is: Are foldable smartphones really ready for the prime time. Are these devices ready to become users' primary device and the next major form factor, moving beyond experimental tag? The answer to this is a Big Yes when it comes to Galaxy Z Flip 3.

Improved design, Solid performance, Unique form factor

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a flagship smartphone, and while it’s definitely not the most affordable phone on the market, its price tag is comparable to other high-end devices out there

It flips and that's cool, IPX8 waterproof, Larger useful Cover Screen

The crease, Not-so-great battery, Unclear how durable this phone will be in the long run

The Galaxy Z Flip3 is a unique phone with one goal: give you an ultra-compact foldable phone with as few tradeoffs as possible compared to a similarly priced “classic” Galaxy phone. And for the most part, it does deliver a near-identical compute performance and legacy functionalities.

Unique user experience, Awesome ultra-compact design, Excellent 120Hz display, Great compute performance, Unique user experience, Awesome ultra-compact design, Excellent 120Hz display, Great compute performance

Lower battery life than S21+, Weaker CAMERA HW score than S21, Lower battery life than S21+, Weaker CAMERA HW score than S21

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is much better than its predecessor in almost every respect.

Best foldable form factor combined with 5G, Snapdragon 888, IPX8 certification and 120 Hz refresh rate.

Same camera as its predecessor, and otherwise it lacks optical zoom. Biggest problem, however, is the battery of just 3300 mAh, which has a hard time holding power for an entire day.

Samsung released two previous Z Flip models, but the second one really only added 5G to the first model. I spent months and thousands of dollars on the Galaxy Fold and then the Z Fold 2 , but never had the chance to even see a Z Flip model in person.

IPX8 water-resistant, Reasonable price, Beautiful foldable display, Functional cover display

Cameras could be better, Not easy to open with one hand, Battery life isn't the greatest