The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is now available … but would you buy one?
Taken from Engadget … The Fold 3 also comes in silver, green and a Thom Browne version with red, white and blue stripes. You’ll have to spend $3,450 to get the latter in a limited-edition bundle, though.
Outside, the Fold 3 has a 6.2-inch 2,268 x 832 display, which now refreshes at 120Hz. It also uses a Dynamic AMOLED panel, which supports HDR10+ as opposed to last generation’s Super AMOLED. The faster screen makes scrolling my neverending inbox super smooth, and pictures on my Instagram feed look vibrant. Aside from these upgrades, the Fold 3’s external display is basically the same as its predecessor’s, which means it has a similarly narrow aspect ratio.
Read the rest of the review here … Engadget
Pros
- Impressive flexible screen
- S Pen support
- Good cameras
Cons
- External display is narrow
- Heavy as a smartphone
That said, without a side-by-side comparison, you probably won’t notice this. You also might not realize that the Fold 3 is 10 grams (or 0.35 ounces) lighter than its older sibling, either. But it’s certainly heavier than most other smartphones. It’s about 45 grams (or 1.58 ounces) heavier than the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the S21 Ultra, and after prolonged use my arm started to feel the strain. Still, it’s basically two phones in one, which means the only device that might be fair to compare it to is the Surface Duo. Microsoft’s dual-screen phone is noticeably thinner and lighter than the Fold 3.
Read the rest of the review here … Engadget
Specifications
- Processor: Snapdragon 888 or 5nm 64-bit octa-core processor (2.84Ghz + 2.4GHz + 1.8GHz)
- RAM / Storage: 12GB with 256/512GB storage
- MicroSD card support: None
- Main display: 7.6-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Display
- Main display resolution: 2,208 x 1,768 (22.5:18)
- External display: 6.2-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED
- External display resolution: 2,268 x 832 (24.5:9)
- Rear triple cameras: 12MP f/1.8 wide-angle camera with OIS and 83-degree FOV, 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera (123-degree FOV), 12MP f/2.4 telephoto camera with OIS and 45-degree FOV
- Front camera: 10MP f/2.2 camera (80-degree FOV)
- Inside (under-display) camera: 4MP f/1.8 camera (80-degree FOV)
- Operating system: Android 11 with One UI
- Battery: 4,400mAh
- Charging: USB-C with fast wired charging at 25W (QC2.0 and AFC) and fast wireless charging at 10W (WPC and PMA). Reverse wireless charging at 4.5W (WPC Qi).
- Dimensions: 128.1 x 158.2 x 6.4mm (unfolded); 67.1 x 158.2 x 16.0mm (Hinge) – 14.4mm (Sagging) (folded)
- Weight: 271 grams
- Fingerprint sensor: Yes, on power button.
- Waterproofing: IPX8
- NFC: Yes
- Headphone jack: No
