Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Samsung Aug 27, 2021

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is a 2021 smartphone from Samsung. It features a 6.7" Super AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED display with 1080 x 2640 px resolution (426 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 1200 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm process), 8GB RAM LPDDR5 RAM and Adreno 660 GPU. The camera system features a 12.2MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 13MP Wide Angle lens, plus a 10MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 3300 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 15W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 11, upgradable to 14. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include White, Green, Phantom Black, Pink, Gray, Thom Browne Edition, Wooyoungmi Edition, Lavender, Cream, Bespoke Edition, Dream White.

Basic Information

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Launch DateFriday, August 27, 2021
Release Year2021
Dimensions166 × 72.2 × 6.9 mm
Weight183 g
Volume82.7 cm³
Available Colors
  • White
  • Green
  • Phantom Black
  • Pink
  • Gray
  • Thom Browne Edition
  • Wooyoungmi Edition
  • Lavender
  • Cream
  • Bespoke Edition
  • Dream White

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G was released on Friday, August 27, 2021. The phone measures 166 × 72.2 × 6.9 mm with a volume of 82.7 cm³ and weighs 183g. It features a 6.7" Super AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED display with 1080 x 2640 px resolution (426 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: White, Green, Phantom Black, Pink, Gray, Thom Browne Edition, Wooyoungmi Edition, Lavender, Cream, Bespoke Edition, Dream White.

Display

Size6.7"
TypeSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2640 px
Pixel Density426 ppi
Aspect Ratio21:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
BrightnessPeak: 1200 nits
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Ultra Thin Glass (UTG)
  • Infinity Flex Display
  • External display cover glass - Corning G
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Foldable Display

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G features a 6.7" Super AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED display with 1080 x 2640 px resolution (426 ppi pixel density) in 21:9 aspect ratio. The display offers peak brightness of 1200 nits. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include ultra thin glass (utg), infinity flex display, external display cover glass - corning g, tÜv rheinland eye comfort certification, dci-p3, capacitive, frameless, foldable display. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass barometer.

Battery

Capacity3300 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging15W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is equipped with a 3300 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 15W. The battery system includes reverse charging, non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 5 nm
  • max freq: 2.84 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUAdreno 660
RAM & Storage8GB RAM LPDDR5, 128GB UFS Storage 3.1
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
AnTuTu Score898,700 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
Audio Features
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery3300 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 built on 5 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Adreno 660. The device comes with 8GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 3.1). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 898,700 points. Audio capabilities include Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 3300 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G comes with Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), DIP (Device ID Profile), HFP (Hands-Free Profile), HID (Human Interface Profile), HSP (Headset Profile), LE (Low Energy), MAP (Message Access Profile), PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile), ANT+, APT-x. For cellular connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM). The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 4K
  • 1080p
  • 720p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 240fps
  • 960fps
Video Features
  • HDR

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G features a 2-camera setup with a 12.2MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/2.55" size and 1.40 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G also includes a 13MP Wide Angle lens. For selfies, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G uses a 10MP front camera with f/2.4 aperture featuring 1/3.2" sensor size and 1.22 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G's camera system includes Tracking AF, 4K Video, Digital zoom.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

111
Overall
118
Photo
110
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 12.2 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Model: Sony IMX563
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.40 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.55"

Resolution: 13 MP
Sensor Model: Sony IMX258
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Sensor Size: 1/3.06"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 10 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Model: Sony IMX374
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.22 µm
Sensor Size: 1/3.2"

Additional Features

Extra:
  • Lente gran angular 123º
  • Video 4k@60 fps
  • HDR10+ recording
  • Tracking AF
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 960 fps
Features:
  • Tracking AF
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version11
Max OS Version14

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G runs on Android 11 and is upgradable to 14. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 322.00
USD 348.92
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 244.95
USD 244.95
256 GB 8 GB
Best Buy USD 999.99
USD 999.99
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 241.00
USD 313.54
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 322.00
USD 348.92
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 244.95
USD 244.95
256 GB 8 GB
Best Buy USD 999.99
USD 999.99
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 241.00
USD 313.54
256 GB 8 GB