A few days back, I was going through a tech journal online and I couldn’t help but marvel at how far the tech industry has evolved.
Looking back, it’s been a long journey but I believe the present tech innovation is not a halt and there’s more to come.
Some time ago, I had this very crazy thought in my head about the reincarnation of the Fold phone model, and voila, after about three months, Samsung announced the launch of their Fold phone. And interestingly, it was exactly as I’d pictured it.
Maybe the universe just has a way of bringing our thoughts to happening right before our eyes. Or perhaps, there’s an anonymous genie somewhere waiting to listen and grant our wishes.
That aside, I’ve got something fabulous to tell you about in this article and it would surely tickle your fancy, just follow the flow and enjoy the progression of things as they unwind.
A question for you: what comes to mind when you hear the word Fold and Flip? Something having close contact with itself, yeah? Maybe you’re right but save that for English class because that’s not where I’m headed.
Without a doubt, Samsung has the heart of many android users so, in a bid to keep being in your good books, they always come with jaw-breaking designs to wow users. And this is seen in the two latest releases – the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G.
By now, I hope you get the part where we are headed. With this in mind, without leaving anything aside, after diligent research and study, I’m here to spell out the differences between the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G.
Want to know about other benefits you would gain from reading this article? Then keep reading. Need I remind you to grab some crunchy chips and fruit juice? Well, I trust you to do just that.
Till we get to the part where I say cheers, don’t stop reading.
While you may think the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G are pretty similar, they are quite different and these differences can be seen in their display, size, camera, price, and all other spheres.
Before I delve into the main gist, I would like you to know about the time these devices were released and the press conference briefing just before they were launched. This article will focus more on the differences rather than similarities.
the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 were released recently, on the 27th of august, 2021 and a press conference was given to this effect.
Design
If you love their device compact then you should opt for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 as it comes with a 1.9-inch cover display which is about 4 times larger than the initial Z Flip and has a 6.7-inch 120Hz main screen. When closed, it Folds up to 3.4 × 2.8 × 0.63/0.67 inches and weighing about 6.5 ounces meaning it is light-weighted when Folded.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3, serves a dual purpose as it can also serve the purpose of a tablet having a 7.6-inch display. Also, it has an additional feature that differentiates it from the Flip 3 – an under-display camera that fades when it is not in use. The external screen is still the same 6.2-inch.
Display
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 comes with a 1.9-inch cover display and the touchscreen allows you to interact with different widgets like notifications, music playback, and whether. Also, by just pressing the power button, you can take pictures, selfies, and videos using the cover display.
The Flip 3 also has a flex mode which can display content on top and keep the control like camera app and YouTube, at the bottom. In addition, the flex model allows you to make hands-free video calls and also simulates a mini tripod.
The flex model is also present in Fold 3 which makes it a very sophisticated device.
Software
The Z Fold 3 only allows you to run three apps on the screen at ones but with Fold 3, you can run as many apps as possible simultaneously. In addition, Fold 3 is looking to pattern with other third-party developers to optimize their apps for a widescreen display.
Internal Space
In terms of RAM space, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 comes in 12GB RAM which is about 4GB RAM higher, and that of Z Flip 3 having 8GB. This implies that you would be able to run multiple apps more smoothly on Fold 3 than the Flip 3.
Camera
Here lie the greatest differences between the two devices: While the galaxy Z Fold 3 has a triple rear camera that consists of 12MP wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses have a 2x optical zoom and a 10x digital zoom, the Flip 3 on the other hand comes with a 10MP selfie camera and a 4MP under-display camera at the top right corner of the 7.6-inch display and can be used for video calls as it has a minimal sharpness.
Accessory Compatibility
While other Foldable device does not support pen compatibility, the Z Fold is the first device to be compatible with the S pen. You can decide to pair it with the Galaxy Z Fold S pen edition which sells at $49 or for the Bluetooth-enabled S pen Pro at $79.
Color
The galaxy Z Flip 3 has a variety of colors like Phantom black, cream, Green, and Lavender. On the other hand, Fold 3 is restricted to just 3 colors – Phantom green, Phantom Black and Phantom Silver.
Performance
Although powered by the same processor, snapdragon 888, they have different RAM – the Fold 3 has a RAM of 12GB while the Flip 3 has 8GB.
Storage
The Fold 3 has a storage capacity of 256GB and is expansible into a 512GB model however, the Flip 3 comes with a 128GB a 256GB option
Battery Life
The galaxy Z Fold 3 has a 4400 mAh dual battery that can last up to 24 hours while the Flip 3 has just a 3300 mAh battery.
Charging Capacity
The Fold 3 has a fast-charging capacity and supports 25W charging, while the Flip 3 charges at 15W. a gentle reminder here: none of the devices comes with a charger.
Price
The galaxy Z Fold 3 is an all-encompassing device with many additional features hence it’s quite on the high side when it comes to price – $1799 for the 256GB model and $1899 for the 512GB model.
The Flip 3 is pocket-friendly and sells at $999 for its 128GB, while the 256GB model sells at $1099 – this is quite cheap for a Foldable device.
That’s it for the differences between the Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G and galaxy Z Flip 3 5G I hope this now, I’m at the point where I say the word.
