The future makes skeptics of us all, and folding phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 still face an uphill battle. While the third generation of the range-topping foldable costs less than its predecessor, at $1,800 it’s still a laptop-priced commitment to a form factor that remains controversial.

Foldable design feels like the future of phones, One UI 3 makes apps usable on an Android tablet, Cheaper than previous Fold models, Waterproofing adds reassurance

Still incredibly expensive for a phone, Cameras are good, but not stand-out, Under-display camera is distracting, S Pen sold separately and there's nowhere to store it

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a progressive, forward-thinking, innovative phone. I genuinely think this device will lay the groundwork for future hybrid foldables—part phone, part tablet. But it still has a lot of growing to do before it’s worth almost $2000.

Truly innovative, futuristic phone, IPX8 water resistance

Big, bulky, and heavy, The cover screen is narrow and cramped, Cumbersome when opened, Cameras are disappointing, Expensive

The Galaxy Z Fold3 is the best argument that can be made for this form factor. If you have the money to own it, this is a magical device.

IPX8 water-resistant, Most durable foldable device on the market, Stunning Design

Battery life is still not consistent, Still very expensive

When the first Galaxy Fold was launched two years back, critics shared a lot of apprehensions about an untested design, fragile display, the ugly-looking selfie camera notch and a collective opinion was presented that foldable phones are not market-ready.

Innovative design, Unmatched performance and multitasking, Good cameras

For all its qualities, there are still some conceptual issues with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 that start to annoy over time. By the second week of use, we did grow tired of the smaller screen and its squished controls.

Stunning displays Snappy processor Stronger hinge

Very expensive Middling cameras

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the third iteration of the Korean company’s foldable phone models and it is no longer a novelty like a couple of years ago .

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the best foldable phone/tablet ever made and offers a range of features that will help you do more than ever before. It’s priced far beyond what most are willing to pay though, and a few of the apps need work yet.

The tablet/phone hybrid we’ve been dreaming of, Multitasking app support is fantastic, Feels like a more polished product overall, 120Hz on every screen

Some apps are buggy in Flex mode, Under display camera isn’t great

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 brings some neat improvements to the foldable formula, but it still lags behind in some major areas....

An industry-defining foldable that offers improved hardware, optimised software and a few surprises (like S Pen stylus support and water resistance), on top of a lower price tag than its predecessor

Improved design and durability, Productivity powerhouse, Beautiful displays, Consistent cameras

Some apps require manual optimisation, Terrible under-display camera, Cumbersome

Samsung has always been open to experimental form factors. The first Note series is a good example of the Korean giant hitting on something that wasn’t immediately met with positive reviews. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is an evolution of that mindset.