Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G: Versatility embraces the productivity of the S Pen

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Samsung just made the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G official during the Unpacked event where the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Watch 4 were also presented.

The new fold is the result of years of research and development, a evolution derived from the first foldable smartphone arrived in 2019 and its successor, that Galaxy Z Fold2 which is currently one - if not the only - folding book smartphone worthy of being bought in Europe.

Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G is powerful, versatile and elevates its specifications by adding one of the killer features on the market: support for the S Pen. Samsung's interactive pen is for the first time in the world compatible with a foldable smartphone and transforms the device into a very attractive product for those aiming at productivity or having the “successor” of the Galaxy Note 20.

The first novelty of the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G lies in the external display. The unit is identical in its width and resolution compared to the Z Fold2 but is now more fluid and allows you to view content with a dynamic refresh rate that can reach 120Hz. The front camera is always there, at the top of what the company calls Infinity-O.

The internal display also has the same diagonal but this year there is a noteworthy novelty. The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is in fact the first smartphone of the Korean company to have a camera under the display that becomes almost invisible in most situations.

There will be three colors and two versions, one with 256GB of memory and one equipped with 512GB. Both will have top performance with the high-end Qualcomm SoC on board, the Snapdragon 888 with a new architecture made at 5nm, with 12GB of RAM supporting.

In the rear the photographic sector has been improved and changed from an aesthetic point of view. Now the 3 sensors are arranged in a decidedly narrower vertical island and are supported by the LED flash in low light contexts.

Even if the thickness is more contained than the Galaxy Z Fold2, inside it is There is a 4400mAh battery that can also be recharged wirelessly. The operating system is obviously Android 11 with One UI 3.1 customization.

Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is compatible with both the S Pen Fold Edition and the S Pen Pro. The first supports Air Command but does not have Bluetooth while the second has Bluetooth (therefore an internal battery) and supports both Air Command and Air Actions. The latter is also compatible with multiple devices of the Samsung ecosystem (including tablets). Both cannot be stored inside the folder in a special space but can be done thanks to a protective cover that can be purchased separately.

The dimensions are slightly smaller than the predecessor, the same for the weight. There is also an IPX8 certification. There are three colors: Phatom Black, Phantom Green, Phantom Silver.

Finally, Samsung has also made official a special version of Galaxy Z Fold3 signed by Thom Browne. In this edition, the brand's unmistakable fashion style embraces iconic Samsung products such as smartphones, wearables and even the S Pen. The added value is the packaging made with eco-sustainable materials that opens like a drawer, revealing everything it contains inside such as cables, power supply and other objects all made with the Thom Browne pattern.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G: technical specifications

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 External display of 6.2 inches Dynamic Amoled 120Hz HD +, internal 7.6 inches Dynamic Amoled Infinity Flex 120Hz QXGA display + Memory 256GB UFS 3.1 and 512GB UFS 3.1 SoC and Qualcomm Snadragon 888 5nm 64-bit RAM and 12GB LPDDR5 RAM Rear camera 12MP f / 1.8 to 83 degree wide angle main sensor, second 12MP f / 2.2a ultra wide angle sensor 123 degrees, 12MP OIS f / 2.4 third telephoto sensor External 10MP f / 2.2 front camera, 4MP internal under display f / 1.8 Wi-Fi connectivity ac / ax, LTE / 5G, Bluetooth 5, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS , Gyroscope, Barometer, NFC Battery 4400mAh with fast and wireless charging (also reverse) Android 11 operating system with One UI 3.1 customization Dimensions and colors open 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm, closed 158.2 x 67, 1 x 14.4 mm (16 mm near the fold of the display), weight of 271 grams, colors Black, Green, Silver More IPX8 certification, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10 +, aluminum cover, side and face fingerprint sensor

Prices and promotions

The new foldable from Samsung is available in two configurations at the following prices:

Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G in version 256GB + 12GB of RAM for € 1849 Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G in version 512GB + 12GB of RAM for € 1949 Also by pre-ordering Galaxy Z Fold3 5G between 11 and 26 August you will be entitled to:

1 year of the "Samsung Care +" service including which entitles you to a repair within 12 months due to accidental damage, infiltration of liquids and breakage of the display (extendable for a further 12 months upon payment with same methods) a 100 euro voucher of immediate value up to 450 euro for the evaluation of the used on the purchase of the new Note Pack: includes Flip Cover, S Pen and 25W adapter (value of 89.99 euro) The new Galaxy A 2021 have arrived! Galaxy A72 features power and a whole new camera, including an IP67 certification. You can buy it here at the lowest price.