The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a sleek package with its cool foldable design, 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, and Armor Aluminum and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus that can handle anything life throws at it. But if you’re not quite sure whether to pick it up or opt for the Galaxy Z Flip 5G with its Snapdragon 865 Plus chip and sleek Mystic Bronze or Mystic Gray colors, we’ve compared the two in six key categories to help you decide which one is for you. you.
You can also check out our full Galaxy Z Flip 3 review to learn more about Samsung’s latest foldable phone.
Glasses
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G | |
| Size | Unfolded: 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm (6.5 x 2.8 x 0.27 inches)
Folded: 86.4 x 72.2 x 17.1 mm (3.4 x 2.8 x 0.67 inches) |
Unfolded: 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mm (6.6 x 2.9 x 0.28 inches)
Folded: 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm (3.4 x 2.9 x 0.61-0.68 inches) |
| Weight | 183 grams (6.5 ounces) | 183 grams (6.5 ounces) |
| Screen size | Main: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED
Cover: 1.9 inch Super AMOLED |
Main: 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED
Cover: 1.1-inch Super AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | Main: 2640 x 1080 pixels (425 ppi), 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
Cover: 512 x 260 pixels (302 ppi) |
Main: 2636 × 1080 pixels (425 ppi)
Cover screen: 300 x 112 pixels (303 ppi) |
| Operation system | Android 11 with One UI 3.1 | Android 10 with One UI 3.0 |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB |
| microSD card slot | Not | Not |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus |
| working memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Camera | Dual 12MP wide and 10MP front ultra-wide lens | Dual 12MP wide and 10MP front ultra-wide lens |
| Video | 4K up to 60 fps | 4K up to 30 fps |
| Bluetooth version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fingerprint sensor | That | That |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | No |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh
15W fast charging 10W fast wireless charging 4.5 W reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare) |
3,300 mAh
15W fast charging 9W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare) |
| Application market | Google Play Store | Google Play Store |
| Network support | All carriers | T-Mobile, AT&T |
| Colors | Cream, green, lavender color, phantom black
Samsung exclusive colors: white, pink and gray |
Mystic bronze, Mystic grey |
| Price | 1000 dollars | 1025 dollars |
| Buy from | Samsung | Samsung, BestBuy |
| Review rating | 4 out of 5 | News |
Design, screen and durability
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Z Flip 3 are attractive foldable devices with similar clamshell and horizontal fold designs. The Z Flip 3 still boasts a more seamless design and beats the Z Flip 5G in terms of durability with a body made of Armor Aluminum, the strongest aluminum used in a Galaxy phone to date, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for drops and scratches. protection. The Z Flip 3 also boasts a new protective stretch PET film and optimized layers of the main display panel – in fact, Samsung claims the display is 80% more durable than previous foldable displays. The smooth glass back of the Z Flip 3 is quite slippery, so you’ll want to invest in a protective case if this is your phone.
Let’s talk about that hidden hinge. It’s almost the same on both phones and holds the device in place at any angle, although the hinge on the Z Flip 3 is sleeker and slimmer. Speaking of hinges, the Z Flip 3 also features improved Sweeper technology, with shorter bristles that keep dust and other particles out of the hinge — and Samsung claims the improved hinge can withstand up to 200,000 folds. Its smooth movement is almost silent, and while it feels stiff at first, it loosens up with use, although opening the Z Flip 3 will always be a two-handed operation as the hinge is designed to hold the phone open at an angle of your choosing.
But the Z Flip 3’s main screen takes center stage. While both phones have a 6.7-inch full HD+ main display, the Z Flip 3 boasts a 1.9-inch cover display with a resolution of 512 x 260, making it easier to view messages and notifications without opening the phone, compared to a 1.1-inch cover the Z Flip 5G screen with a resolution of 300 x 112. The downside is that the Z Flip 3 Cover Screen doesn’t have the option to show notification icons, so if you miss them, you’ll have to wake up the phone and swipe right. The cover display on the Z Flip 3 also suffers from being occasionally unresponsive. You’ll have to press the power button to wake it up, and it often takes a bit longer to respond to a swipe than it should. The camera also cannot be activated from the Cover Screen.
The new Z Flip 3 also hits that adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, which is great if you’re a multitasker or playing the latest games on your phone — and Samsung Pay is built into the bezel, so you can quickly pay for your morning coffee on the go. Both phones weigh 183 grams, but while the Z Flip 5G doesn’t have any water resistance, the Z Flip 3 has an IPX8 rating, which ensures safe submersion in water up to 1.5 meters deep for up to 30 minutes.
All things considered, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 takes the prize here for its larger clamshell screen, more durable body, IPX8 rating, improved hidden hinge, and wider color options.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Performance, battery life and charging
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The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is powered by an impressive Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, the same chip found in the Galaxy S21 and OnePlus 9 series phones — and you’ll get the same processor no matter where you are in the world, because there’s no Exynos-powered model this time. With 8GB of RAM, it should handle multitasking and all the latest apps with ease — and don’t forget the 120Hz refresh rate, which is adaptive to save battery life. Performance is excellent and this is also a great phone for gaming, but it does get quite warm to the touch, especially around the rear camera module.
In contrast, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 865 Plus (an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 865 chip), which is used in phones like the ASUS ROG Phone 3 and the Galaxy Note 20 line. Again, you get 8GB of RAM, so any the difference in multitasking or gaming performance shouldn’t be that obvious — although benchmark scores are higher for the Snapdragon 888, and reports suggest performance is three times better than the 865 Plus. The Z Flip 5G comes with 256GB of storage, while the Z Flip 3 gives you a choice of 128GB or 256GB, though neither phone has a microSD card slot for storage expansion — so whichever storage you decide on is all you’ll ever have.
Battery life is also similar on both phones. Both have a 3300mAh battery and offer 15W fast charging, with the Z Flip 5G offering 9W wireless charging compared to the 10W wireless charging offered with the Z Flip 3. If you pick up the Z Flip 3, you might find that battery life is disappointing, especially considering the 120Hz refresh rate, as the phone struggles to last a full day of normal use when using a 4G/5G connection. When it comes to charging, both the Z Flip 5G and Z Flip 3 boast reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare) that lets you charge the Galaxy Buds 2 or other accessories on the back of your phone — pretty handy when you’re traveling without access to a charger.
This round is tight. With both phones boasting the same RAM, storage and battery, the Z Flip 3 ultimately takes the top spot, thanks to its more powerful Snapdragon 888 processor and 120Hz refresh rate.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Cameras
There’s not much to write home about when it comes to comparing the camera hardware on these two phones — it remains the same on both foldable phones. The IZ Flip 5G and Z Flip 3 both have dual camera offerings on the outside: a 12-megapixel main wide sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Both also have a 10MP selfie camera with f/2.4 aperture.
In addition to the above, the Z Flip 3 also supports video recording up to 4K resolution at 60fps, while on the Z Flip 5G it is 30fps. Both phones’ cameras are good enough for everyday use, but prone to over-processing.
The Z Flip 3 does boast some camera improvements, however, with Flex Mode making it easier to take hands-free selfies. With Z Flip 3, you can even take quick photos — and videos — from the home screen using the improved Quick Shot by simply double-clicking Power key. But you don’t even need to touch a button to take a photo, as Samsung’s gesture control system lets you show your open hand to the camera to capture the perfect shot. When using the rear camera, you can also set the Cover Screen to show a preview.
Despite identical hardware, the Z Flip 3 just edged out its rival in this spot thanks to its 60fps video recording.
Winner: Z Flip 3
Software and updates
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The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the latest, shipping with Android 11 and Samsung’s One UI 3.1. Pick up the Z Flip 5G and you’ll immediately get Android 10 with Samsung’s One UI 3.0, upgradable to Android 11. If you’ve had a Galaxy phone before, you’ll feel right at home, with Samsung generally promising three generations of OS updates and four years security updates.
The Z Flip 3 wins here on the longevity front, especially if the future of your phone is a priority.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Special features
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Both phones have 5G, making them a great choice for the future, but the Z Flip 5G doesn’t work with Verizon’s mmWave network and only supports Sub-6 5G on AT&T and T-Mobile. In contrast, the Z Flip 3 supports both Sub-6 and mmWave standards.
You’ll also find that both devices feature Flex Mode, which allows users to customize how they view and control content — for example, you can watch a YouTube video on top of the screen while reading comments on the bottom half of the screen, and easily switch which half of the screen handles a certain task. But the Z Flip 3 goes a step further with a new Flex Mode Panel feature designed to make apps look better — as well as improve their usability. When the Z Flip 3 is partially folded, the Flex Mode Panel makes viewing more convenient — for example, it moves your Netflix or YouTube video to the top half of the screen while keeping brightness and volume controls on the bottom half. It sounds like a small thing, but in practice it’s a pretty useful new feature.
Samsung also introduced a new Labs feature for the Z Flip 3, which lets you optimize even more apps onto the foldable screen than ever before. We love that Samsung Pay is also built into the Z Flip 3’s cover, so you can quickly pay for coffee or groceries on the go without opening your phone.
The Z Flip 3 takes the prize here, although this was very close. Ultimately, though, its mmWave 5G support and new features only push it forward.
Winner: Samsung Z Flip 3
Price and availability
You can now buy the Galaxy Z Flip 3 directly from Samsung. The phone comes with 128GB of storage for $1,000 or 256GB of storage for $1,050 and is available in cream, lavender, green, or phantom black — or you can opt for white, pink, or gray, all Samsung Exclusives. You can also trade in up to four devices to save up to $700 — and right now, you’re getting a free pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 when you buy a Z Flip 3 from Samsung. You also get a free year of Samsung Care+, which gives you accidental damage coverage and access to a $250 cracked screen repair.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5G is available unlocked in Mystic Bronze from Amazon for $760, and you’ll also find it at Best Buy for $900.
Overall winner
All in all, it’s very close, with the Z Flip 3 leading the way thanks to its larger bezel display, IPX8 water resistance, mmWave 5G support, and improved, sleeker hinge — not to mention its more powerful Snapdragon 888 processor and adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. Since both phones have the same battery, screen size, RAM and storage, the differences between the Z Flip 3 and Z Flip 5G may mean that choosing which one is right for you probably comes down to personal preference.
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