Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3: This is how Samsung’s new folding smartphones are

August
12, 2021

3 min read

Samsung presented its new folding phones this Wednesday, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3, which surprised with their flexible screens and a price up to 30% lower than the previous model: from the 36,280 pesos of the Z Flip, it goes to 24,788 pesos, according to the Europa Press agency.

The South Korean firm is betting on this new lack of smartphones to reach a larger market, but with much lower manufacturing costs than anticipated by the industry. For example, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 , -which is still Samsung’s most expensive phone-, is presented on the market at 1,799.99 dollars (about 35,882 pesos at the current exchange rate).

Samsung hopes with these new folding technologies and price reduction to be able to become a niche leader in the smartphone industry where it has no real competition, according to a report published by Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC).

GALAXY Z FOLD 3

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• It reaches 6.2 inches.
• It is fully functional both open and closed, becoming a small 7.6-inch tablet.
• It works with Super AMOLED technology.
• Weighs 271 grams
• It has the first IPX8 water resistance certification in a folding smartphone.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor.
• 12 GB of RAM.
• 4,400 mAh battery.
• Triple main camera with three sensors of 12 megapixels (MP) each: an angle, a wide angle and a two-magnification optical zoom (which reaches 10x in digital).
• A 10 MP lens on the front screen and a 4 MP lens available when unfolding the phone.
• It will be compatible with a special S Pen that can be purchased separately.
• 5G connection.
• Biometric authentication (by fingerprint and facial recognition).

GAL AXY Z FLIP 3

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• Folds to stay at 7.2 x 8.6 centimeters (1.6 cm thick)
• Reaches 6.7 inches when unfolded
• Dinamic AMOLED panel
• 1.9 inch panel
• Weighs 183 grams
• Water resistant (IPX8)
• 3,300 mAh battery
• Side fingerprint sensor
• Qualcomm Sanpdragon 888 processor
• 5G connectivity.
• 12 MP dual lens camera (wide and wide angle) on the rear
• 10 MP selfie camera
• Versions in 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage

Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic

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Samsung also unveiled smart watches that incorporate the new Wear OS system, created in collaboration with Google: the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic.

The Galaxy Watch4 are equipped with Samsung’s BioActive sensor, which has a smaller and more compact design that does not interfere with the precision of the measurement.

Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic are available for pre-order in select markets beginning August 11, with in-store availability beginning August 27 with versions for $ 249.99 with Bluetooth and $ 299.99 for LTE.

In addition, the technology company launched the Galaxy Buds2, designed for all-day use and superior sound cancellation.