Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G review

20 August 2021


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joe nodden, 21 Aug 2021If you don't see the benefit you don't see the di... moreI think you should take something from your experience with people using your phone. When I compared my Fold to the Fold 2 the look and feel were immediately noticeable. The 120hz refresh rate was not. That was an afterthought like "oh yeah, it has that 120hz thing".

I cancelled the Fold 2. I got a used LG V40, sent it back and settled on a used A71 5g. Two weeks ago, I got a used XR to test how well the data works on my commute. I don't like what I've gotten from my droid phones in that regard. Anyway, all 60hz phones and I get by just fine. I only used the Fold 2 for 10 minutes but the difference still wasn't eye raising. That's the point. That's why your friends didn't comment on it.

I'm not completely rejecting 120hz. I look forward to the experience on the Fold 3, but I'm not convinced the trade off to the battery life is worth it. Just two years ago everyone was going on about 90hz. A year from now 120hz will be a turtle. People are just spec chasing.

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    • Anonymous
    • JT5
    • 21 Aug 2021

    Anonymous, 21 Aug 2021He is a Sony boy hating on foldables until Sony launches one I can tell they have zero interest in this kind of phone.
    They have dealt with flex oled more than 10 years ago, but no product sold.
    Almost 10 years to use oled again after selling a small TV in Japan , 2008.

    If samsung foldables are not popular, what chances other brands except apple have?
    Google shall regret making a Z Fold counterpart. Mark my words.

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      • Anonymous
      • gm%
      • 21 Aug 2021

      AnonD-762416, 20 Aug 2021Liar. The 120Hz refresh rate is bliss no matter what you do... moreHe is a Sony boy hating on foldables until Sony launches one

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        • zivaj
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        • 21 Aug 2021

        Anonymous, 21 Aug 2021They will never solve the crease and display physical prote... moreI wouldn't say that it is the only way. a different approach with more material research and a unique hinge design could be the answer.

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          • Anonymous
          • M3B
          • 21 Aug 2021

          No USB-C to HDMI support ? Does it have stupid USB 3 but HDMI diabled like on pixel phones or USB 2 so no HDMI support ?

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            • Anonymous
            • LHe
            • 21 Aug 2021

            They will never solve the crease and display physical protection propeties as long as it's a whole part. In order to solve that they need to physcially split the screen and one way to do it properly is two part microled panel. We are still miles away from it.

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              • 21 Aug 2021

              Shui8, 21 Aug 2021Still not a good battery life. SD780/77xG will make it bett... moreIt's more than acceptable considering the extreme format. It's an ultra-thin foldable device.
              I own both the Z Flip and S21U. Yeah, the beefy battery in the S21U is great to have, but it is priceless to be able to fold a flagship sized screen in half and put it in a small pocket.

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                • JohnG
                • Fw%
                • 21 Aug 2021

                I will wait for better camera specs, maybe in the Flip4

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                  • Anonymous
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                  • 21 Aug 2021

                  Jonno, 21 Aug 2021I've currently got the original Z Flip. It's amaz... morePoint of a flop phone is to have basic functionality with it closed. Flip 3 IMO is the first to actually have a (functional) reason to be a flip.

                  Here's hoping that next flips would add even more functionality externally (for quick actions), plus add some more battery without becoming too far (4000 mAh, same size would be the dream).

                  IMO we are getting there, flip 3 is the stepping stone and IMOnthe first flip to make sense...

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                    • KZK
                    • 21 Aug 2021

                    AnonD-762416, 21 Aug 2021If you read reviews, they've reduced the clock speed a... moreStill not a good battery life. SD780/77xG will make it better. Premium mid range chip used, can make the device cheaper. Nothing to loose. It'll be perfect.

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                      • 21 Aug 2021

                      Jonno, 21 Aug 2021I've currently got the original Z Flip. It's amaz... moreThe water resistance itself is a game changer, in my opinion.
                      I also own the Z Flip and it's a tricky phone to own as you worry about the weather when going out in the morning. So, my Flip3 is pre-ordered and I just got the shipping notification this morning \o/

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                        • 21 Aug 2021

                        Anonymous, 21 Aug 2021I do think this phone should have 778G. People who want thi... moreIf you read reviews, they've reduced the clock speed a bit on the Z foldables. So, they actually keep going a bit longer before throttling than fatter flagships.

                        Anyways, it would be really hard to justify selling a 1,000 dollar phone with a budget processor. Just look at the failure of the Motorola.

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                          • Jonno
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                          • 21 Aug 2021

                          I've currently got the original Z Flip. It's amazing. The only things I wanted was a hrr display, lower price, water resistance, and maybe some more up-to-date cameras (Although I have no complaints with the current setup). The new flip3 is tempting, but it isn't all that different from my flip. I'd probably wait for the flip4 where we will most likely see better cameras and further refinement and improvements.

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                            • XUR
                            • 21 Aug 2021

                            nice battery life result

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                              • StateTheObvious
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                              • 21 Aug 2021

                              Anonymous, 20 Aug 2021Useless phone. We don’t need phones that become smaller, we... moreWhat a stupid comment. You unfold the device and it gets bigger!

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                                • Anonymous
                                • 6c6
                                • 21 Aug 2021

                                Shui8, 21 Aug 2021One of Samsung device that I love! Futuristic, fashionab... moreI do think this phone should have 778G. People who want this phone doesn't need much performance, but 888 messes the thermal performance of every phone.

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                                  • 21 Aug 2021

                                  That battery life is laughable.

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                                    • blue.sun
                                    • 0CN
                                    • 21 Aug 2021

                                    [deleted post]You know nothing and just throw money around. But this is not a toy for kids, not to mention some status symbol.

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                                      • 21 Aug 2021

                                      joe nodden, 21 Aug 2021If you don't see the benefit you don't see the di... moreThats why apple invented promotion 5 years ago on the ipad pro
                                      When is not needed , the display can go low till 24hz for watching movies for example and so on

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                                        • Shui8
                                        • KZK
                                        • 21 Aug 2021

                                        One of Samsung device that I love!

                                        Futuristic, fashionable, even more pocketable, useful front small display, and the great news, the price its not over $1000! One of a kind👏👏👏.

                                        When u buy this phone, its not about camera or highest performance. I think Samsung better off using SD78x series or drop the display to 60Hz for better battery life.

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