Samsung two foldable smartphones — the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 — were officially unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event, arriving alongside new smartwatches and earbuds as the most feature-packed foldables Samsung has ever made. Both devices carry an IP68 water-resistance rating, are built with Samsung Armor Aluminum frames, and feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection, making their flex mechanisms 80 percent stronger than the first-generation models.
Samsung Two Foldable Smartphones: Pricing and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is priced at $1,799.99 (approximately ₹1,33,600), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 starts at $999.99 (approximately ₹74,200). Sales for both devices kicked off on August 27 across multiple global markets. Customers who pre-order either phone receive one complimentary year of Samsung Care Plus, covering accidental damage, screen replacement, water damage repair, and back cover replacement.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: Full Specifications
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 runs Android 11 with Samsung's One UI on top. Its headline feature is a massive 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex primary display with a resolution of 2208×1768 pixels and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The external cover display is a 6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, also with a 120Hz refresh rate for fluid everyday interactions. Under the hood sits a 5nm octa-core processor clocked at 2.84GHz — widely expected to be the Snapdragon 888 — paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 Camera System
Photography on the Fold 3 is handled by a versatile triple rear camera array. The primary lens is a 12MP wide-angle shooter with f/1.8 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). The second sensor is a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and the third is a 12MP telephoto lens with dual OIS, 2× optical zoom, and HDR10+ video recording support. A 10MP front camera (80-degree field of view) sits in the cover display, while the inner foldable panel features Samsung's innovative under-display camera for a fully immersive viewing experience.
Connectivity on the Z Fold 3 includes 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS/A-GPS, NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB), and USB Type-C. Security is handled by a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and the device supports Samsung DeX and S Pen (Fold Edition). Power comes from a 4,400mAh dual-cell battery with both wired and wireless fast-charging support.
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold 3 |
|---|---|
| Primary Display | 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2208×1768, 120Hz |
| Cover Display | 6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Processor | 5nm octa-core, 2.84GHz (Snapdragon 888 expected) |
| RAM / Storage | Up to 12GB RAM / Up to 512GB |
| Rear Cameras | 12MP (wide, OIS) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 12MP (telephoto, 2× zoom, OIS) |
| Front Camera | 10MP (cover) + under-display camera (inner) |
| Battery | 4,400mAh dual-cell, wired + wireless charging |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, UWB, USB-C |
| Build | Samsung Armor Aluminum, Gorilla Glass Victus, IP68 |
| OS | Android 11, One UI |
| Price | $1,799.99 (approx. ₹1,33,600) |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: Full Specifications
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 also ships with Android 11 and One UI. Its primary foldable screen is a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display with a resolution of 1080×2640 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The compact cover display has grown to a much more usable 1.9 inches compared to its predecessor, letting users read notifications and control music without ever unfolding the phone. The same 5nm octa-core chip at 2.84GHz powers the Flip 3, supported by up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
Galaxy Z Flip 3 Camera System
The Z Flip 3 carries a dual rear camera setup: a 12MP primary wide-angle sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS, paired with a 12MP ultra-wide sensor. A 10MP selfie camera sits inside the main foldable display for front-facing shots. Connectivity mirrors the Fold 3 — 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS/A-GPS, NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB), and USB Type-C — along with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Flip 3 houses a 3,300mAh dual-cell battery with support for 15W wired fast charging.
| Specification | Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|---|
| Primary Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED 2X, 1080×2640, 120Hz |
| Cover Display | 1.9-inch |
| Processor | 5nm octa-core, 2.84GHz (Snapdragon 888 expected) |
| RAM / Storage | Up to 8GB RAM / Up to 256GB |
| Rear Cameras | 12MP (wide, OIS, f/1.8) + 12MP (ultra-wide) |
| Front Camera | 10MP |
| Battery | 3,300mAh dual-cell, 15W fast charging |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, UWB, USB-C |
| Build | Samsung Armor Aluminum, Gorilla Glass Victus, IP68 |
| OS | Android 11, One UI |
| Price | $999.99 (approx. ₹74,200) |
Key Differences: Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Form factor: The Fold 3 opens like a book for a tablet-like experience; the Flip 3 folds vertically into a compact clamshell.
- Display size: Fold 3 offers a 7.6-inch inner display; Flip 3 has a 6.7-inch inner panel.
- Camera count: Fold 3 has a triple rear setup including telephoto with 2× zoom; Flip 3 has dual rear cameras.
- Battery: Fold 3 carries a 4,400mAh cell; Flip 3 has a smaller 3,300mAh pack with 15W charging.
- Price: Fold 3 costs $1,799.99; Flip 3 is more accessible at $999.99.
- Both phones share IP68 rating, Snapdragon 888 (expected), Gorilla Glass Victus, Samsung Armor Aluminum, and Android 11.
