Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

90	Gadgets Now | Debashis Sarkar There are no other devices in the market that can make Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G appear as a lesser phone. Read full review
90	The Indian Express | Nandagopal Rajan Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is not a phone for everyone. But the power users, those who are thinking of using one device in place of the two they have now, will love this. It is for those who make money from being productive on the go, wherever they are. Read full review
90	The Guardian | Gareth Beavis If you're looking for one of the best iPhones on the market, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is it: it's powerful, has the longest battery life on an iPhone we've tested in 2020 and the camera is top-notch. Read full review
90	Mobile Syrup | Dean Daley If money's not a concern, and you're interested in a powerful smartphone with two displays, one of which is tablet size, I don't see why not. As long as you can get over the crease, the size, the weight, and the gimmicky under-display camera, it's a solid option. Read full review
90	TechRadar | Matt Swider It's still mighty expensive, and therefore not for the average consumer, but it starts at a slightly lower price than its predecessors, making it ideal for those who've been looking to buy into the form factor but have been waiting on the sidelines. Read full review
90	phoneArena | Peter Kostadinov f you want a book-type foldable phone, you will be happy with it. If you are merely wondering whether such a form factor is a fit for you - you probably should pass. Read full review
90	ZDNet | Matthew Miller Nice work Samsung, now let's improve the battery life and also try to get better camera hardware in the Z Fold 4. Read full review
90	Android Central | Nicholas Sutrich Samsung made all the right changes with the Z Fold 3, finally giving people a good reason to consider a foldable phone without making serious concessions. S Pen support and new multitasking features will make Note users jump for joy, and nicer screen protectors and water resistance mean you can confidently use this phone in any situation. Read full review
89	NotebookCheck | Daniel Schmidt With the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Samsung delivers a strong overall package that doesn't need to fear the upcoming competition. Read full review
80	Know Your Mobile | Richard Goodwin The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 now comes with S-Pen support too, although you'll have to buy it separately (which is a bit rich, considering how much the phone costs). Read full review
80	Stuff | Andrew Williams Too expensive to recommend to almost everyone we know, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is still good enough to convert many foldable sceptics Read full review
80	91mobiles | Deepak Dhingra If you're one of those who usually treat their phones carefully, you should know that the Galaxy Z Fold3 appears to be the sturdiest, most reliable foldable smartphone yet, and promises to last long too. Not only is it a great conversation starter and a device you'd love to flaunt, the Galaxy Z Fold3 is a device that shows how the foldable display innovation has been refined to a level where it's finally ready for mass consumption. Read full review
80	Forbes | Ben Sin If you've been curious about foldable technology, this new generation of Samsung foldables may just be convincing enough. Read full review
80	SlashGear | Chris Davies Only those with deep pockets – literally and figuratively – should consider Samsung's newest flagship, but that decision feels a lot less frivolous than it did even just 12 months ago. Read full review
80	NDTV Gadgets | Roydon Cerejo If cameras and battery life are important to you, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is the better choice. On the other hand, if you want to be able to have a tablet-sized screen in your pocket and are willing to live with some compromises such as ergonomics, cameras and battery life, then nothing comes close to the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Read full review
80	Digital Trends | Ajay Kumar It offers one of the best gaming experiences I've gotten on a phone...if you're willing to spend the money and you know you'll find value from the screen real estate, the Fold 3 is worth the purchase. Read full review
80	T3 | Yasmine Crossland A folding phone should give you an immersive experience across all of your apps and videos, as well as help boost your productivity - the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G is designed to tick those boxes. While it's still not perfect, it finally feels like a phone that you could actually use day-to-day. Read full review
80	Pocket-lint | Mike Lowe for sheer show-off factor the Z Fold 3 is an unbeatable piece of modern technology. It won't be for everyone, but in terms of sheer ambition it's gone all-in. Read full review
80	NextPit | Camila Rinaldi The Galaxy Z Fold 3 has undergone an almost complete overhaul and is much better device compared to its predecessor. I've only spent a short time with the device and can say with conviction that this phone is a true upgrade and everything looks and feels better compared to the Note 2 Read full review
80	Tom's Guide | Mark Spoonauer The Galaxy Z Fold 3 looks like the best foldable phone yet, with a more durable design and S Pen support, and the multitasking features are even better. You need a case to store the stylus and the cameras are not upgraded, but overall the Galaxy Z Fold 3 looks very promising for power users. Read full review
80	Android Authority | Eric Zeman The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a stellar device that capitalizes well on the lack of competition. No other phone offers the polished foldable experience that's available from the Z Fold 3 Read full review
79	Engadget | Cherlynn Low The Fold could one day be thin and light enough with much improved software that might make it useful in all its modes. But for now, despite all the progress Samsung has made, the Fold 3 is still not ready for the mainstream. Read full review
75	The Verge | Dieter Bohn For a small sliver of tech-savvy people who know what they're getting into, I could actually recommend the Z Fold 3. But for most people, as good as it gets is still not good enough. Read full review

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Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Foldable Folded Dimensions: 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm (6.23 x 5.04 x 0.25 in) Unfolded Dimensions: 158.2 x 67.1 x 14.4 mm (6.23 x 2.64 x 0.57 in) Weight: 271 g (9.56 oz)
Screen	Folded Screen Size: 6.2 inches diagonal Folded Screen Resolution: 2268 x 832 pixels Unfolded Screen Size: 7.6 inches diagonal Unfolded Screen Resolution: 2208 x 1768 pixels Display Type: Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
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Performance	Chipset: Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) CPU: Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) GPU: Adreno 660 RAM: 12GB
Camera	Main Camera: Triple lens setup: 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 123°, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm with LED flash Secondary Camera: Single lens setup: 4 MP, f/1.8, 2.0µm, under display Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
Storage	Built-in Storage: 256GB, 512GB Expandable Storage: Not Available
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 4400 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: Yes Quick Charge: Fast charging 25W
SIM standard	Dual SIM (Nano SIM + eSIM) Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Fingerprint Reader	Side
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page